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  • The ORBIT Ocean TRx™ 4 1.15 m antenna
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    ORBIT launches new VSAT antenna

    2013-11-01T14:41:00Z

    UltiSat has announced the latest edition to the range of maritime VSAT antennas from ORBIT - the Ocean TRx™ 4 1.15 m antenna.

  • Atlantic Aqua Farms is the first mussel farm to be BAP certified since the completion of the new BAP mussel farm standards
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    First mussel farm BAP certified

    2013-11-01T13:08:00Z

    Atlantic Aqua Farms, based in Prince Edward Island, Canada, has become the world’s first mussel farm to receive Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification since the completion of the mussel farm standards in August.

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    New sandeel trawl

    2013-11-01T05:00:00Z

    Vónin has designed a new sandeel trawl after being approached by Danish vessel owners.

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    Archipelago Sea fisheries recommendations

    2013-10-31T17:39:00Z

    Two Finnish organisations have drawn up new sustainability recommendations for the Archipelago Sea which includes integration of fish farms, planning control and fish-based feed.

  • The patch traps all the odours from within the pack
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    Fish odour solution

    2013-10-31T13:22:00Z

    Food packaging development company Sirane has launched a cost-effective new ‘patch’ which solves the problem of seafood smelling ‘off’ when the pack is opened – which could result in significant cost savings for retailers.

  • Karen Galloway is hoping to engage more with consumers to make fish the dish for families
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    New focus for ‘Fish is the Dish’ campaign

    2013-10-31T12:21:00Z

    Seafish is taking a new approach to its ‘Fish is the Dish’ campaign in an effort to engage more with consumers, and is urging the seafood industry to do its bit to help.

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    WOC session to be held at Dubai conference

    2013-10-31T11:34:00Z

    The World Ocean Council (WOC) is organising a session on ‘Corporate Ocean Responsibility: Regional Ocean Industry Collaboration’ at the Middle East and North Africa Seafood Summit.

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    HB Grandi acquisition

    2013-10-31T11:06:00Z

    The acquisiiton of Vignir G. Jonsson Ltd by HB Grandi has been approved by both company‘s boards, and is now awaiting shareholder approval.

  • Golden Omega’s Omega 3 concentrates have been FOS certified
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    Golden Omega products FOS certified

    2013-10-31T10:44:00Z

    Golden Omega SA has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for its products made from anchovy fish oil.

  • ICES says there is a need for science and advice on marine ecosystems to go beyond traditional assessments. Photo: Richard Ling
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    Understanding marine ecosystems

    2013-10-30T16:42:00Z

    The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) is working to advance the integrated scientific understanding of marine ecosystems as part of its new Strategic Plan.

  • The report also shows that the average American ate 14.4 pounds of fish and shellfish in 2012, a 4% drop from the 2011 figure of 15 pounds. Altogether, Americans consumed 4.5 billion pounds of seafood. Credit: NOAA
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    US seafood landings remain high

    2013-10-30T15:46:00Z

    NOAA has released its annual ''Fisheries of the United States 2012'' report, which shows that US commercial fishermen landed 9.6 billion pounds of fish and shellfish in 2012, valued at $5.1 billion.

  • The new agreement will see 96% of EU tariffs scrapped – including those for Canadian frozen mackerel
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    Canadian trade agreement opens up door to exports

    2013-10-30T15:11:00Z

    The new Comprehensive Ecomomic and Trade Agreement between Canada and Europe should bring huge benefits to the Canadian fish and seafood export market.

  • The ASC is celebrating its 500th labelled product
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    ASC reaches 500 labelled products

    2013-10-30T14:07:00Z

    The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is celebrating its 500th ASC labelled product.

  • 'Kum Woong 101' Credit: EJF
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    Illegal fish due to arrive in Korea tonight

    2013-10-30T11:30:00Z

    A vessel carrying 14 million dollars of suspected illegal fish is due to arrive in the Korean port of Busan tonight (30 October).

  • Blue mussels
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    Blue mussels certified

    2013-10-30T10:45:00Z

    Blue mussels caught by the Niedersächsische Muschelfischer GbR in the Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony have been MSC certified.

  • Lundey
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    HB Grandi vessel grounded

    2013-10-30T10:08:00Z

    On 27 October, HB Grandi’s pelagic vessel ‘Lundey NS’ grounded while fishing for herring off Hofsstadavogur in Breidafjördur, in the west of Iceland.

  • WWF says Atlantic bluefin tuna quotas should not be increased this year to allow stocks to recover
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    Atlantic bluefin tuna quota debate

    2013-10-29T17:32:00Z

    WWF is warning that any increase this year in bluefin tuna quotas for the East Atlantic and the Mediterranean by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) could jeopardise its recovery.

  • The status of Eastern orange roughy has improved. Image: Stephen McGowan, Australian Maritime College, 2006/ Marine Photobank
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    Oz fisheries come out on top

    2013-10-29T16:00:00Z

    The status of 93 Commonwealth stocks in Australian fisheries continue to improve, according to a new report.

  • Progress Point, Marel’s new training and demonstration facility in Copenhagen
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    Marel opens Progress Point

    2013-10-29T14:49:00Z

    Marel will open its new training and demonstration facility on 7 November.

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    King mackerel fishery to re-open for two days

    2013-10-29T14:35:00Z

    The Western Zone of the Gulf of Mexico will be re-opened to commercial fishing for king mackerel at 12:01am (local time) on 1 November 2013 for two days, closing at 12:01am on 3 November 2013.