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NewsRecord mackerel stock
Following an ecosystem survey in the Norwegian Sea and surrounding waters this summer, Institute of Marine Research scientists have given the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock a record high abundance estimate.
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NewsAustralian fish surveillance
University of New South Wales researchers are using high-resolution sonar equipment to monitor the fish that swim in and out of Narrabeen Lagoon on Sydney’s northern beaches.
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NewsScotland seeks eastern opportunities
A project to raise awareness of Scottish seafood in key Asian cities is being implemented to help companies gain new business.
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NewsOffshore Mariculture Conference 2014
Following a successful event in 2012, the fifth Offshore Mariculture Conference will be held from 9 to 11 April 2014 in Naples, Italy.
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Righting ocean wrongs
The Global Ocean Commission is seeking views on how to reverse degradation of the ocean and restore it to full, sustainable productivity.
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NewsSkate and ray report challenged
A recent report from the University of Salford, which was perceived to suggest that some skate and ray sold in UK supermarkets are from declining species, has been challenged by the UK fishing industry.
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NewsMackerel meeting to be held 7-8 September
The Coastal States will meet from Saturday 7 September to Sunday 8 September in an effort to resolve the dispute over coastal states'' shares in mackerel fisheries.
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New BAP auditor
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) division of the Global Aquaculture Alliance has added Food Certification International Ltd (FCI) to its team of BAP-approved third-party certification bodies.
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NewsFaroese dispute continues
The dispute over quota shares of Atlanto-Scandian herring continues after the EU, Norway, Iceland and Russia failed to come to an agreement with the Faroese at talks in London yesterday.
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NewsILO reports on Thai fishing abuse
A new report co-authored by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on working conditions in the Thai fishing sector – the largest survey to date – has highlighted “severe labour shortages”.
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NewsOcean Fresh certified sustainable
Maldives’ Ocean Fresh Pvt Ltd has received Friend of the Sea certification for its yellowfin tuna caught using the handline method.
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NewsMSC sets sights on Poland
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is helping Polish fisheries improve their performance as it teams up with the BalticSea2020 foundation to launch its programme in the country.
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NewsCermaq benefits from strong salmon prices
Cermaq is benefitting from a tighter salmon market and stronger prices, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) pre fair value of NOK 229m (US$37.5m) for the Q2 of 2013.
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NewsFaroese sanctions kick in
European Union sanctions are now in force banning all imports of Faroese herring, mackerel and associated products, if caught in Atlanto-Scandian waters.
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NewsChinese sea level worry
New research in the Chinese Yellow River Delta has suggested that fish farming may be associated with subsidence and rising sea levels – which could be bad news for the industry.
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NewsNFI looks at US salmon consumption
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Salmon Council is to improve salmon marketing in the US after carrying out a US$60,000 research study on salmon consumption.
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NewsKimagro brand certified
Kimagro Fish Farming''s Lavantina sea bass and sea bream are now certified as sustainable in line with Friend of the Sea standards.
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NewsOceana questions 2014 quota
The European Commission’s 2014 Total Allowable Catches (TAC) recommendations for the Baltic Sea fall short of already agreed upon international targets, says Oceana.
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NewsJoint Ukrainian feed venture
Nutreco has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with distribution partners in the Ukraine to take advantage of the second largest animal feed market in Eastern Europe.
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NewsMarine Harvest goes for growth
The Marine Harvest Group is set for growth in Europe after recording its best second quarter in history with operational earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of NOK 901m (US$147.9m).
