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NewsForum to discuss working conditions
Government, employer and worker delegates are meeting at International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters to consider ways to promote decent work in the fishing industry through the implementation and ratification of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).
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Iceland responds to call for sanctions
This week Scottish fishermen and politicians have called for sanctions to resolve the ongoing mackerel dispute.
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NewsSeafish runs Trawl Gear Technology Training course
During February the Gear Technology section of Seafish held three trawl gear technology courses for fishermen from England, the last to be funded within the current project, reports Mike Montgomerie, Seafish Gear Technologist.
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NewsCFP compromise offered to European Parliament
Fisheries ministers have agreed on a new mandate for the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, following 36 hours of negotiations.
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NewsSanctions imposed against the Faroes
The European Commission (EC) has outlined a scheme to impose sanctions against the Faroe Islands for its over fishing of herring, but the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) says this needs to be applied to mackerel as well to ensure the future of vital fishing stocks.
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NewsSustainability key to Chilean fisheries
Chile’s Vice Minister of Fishing, Pablo Galilea, has announced that Chile has plans to maintain its position as a world power in fisheries and aquaculture, and believes that his country’s new fisheries law is just the tool to help Chile achieve this goal, reports Carly Wills.
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NewsSeattle welcomes Naust Marine
Last year Icelandic company Naust Marine opened its subsidiary, Naust Marine USA, in Seattle.
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FAO launches Fishing Vessels Finder
The FAO has launched its Fishing Vessels Finder (FVF) - a one-stop site to search for detailed information on individual fishing vessels.
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NewsGroundbreaking video technology to improve stock surveys
A new method of using video data collection to improve groundfish and flat fish stock surveys has been developed, which is showing promise to improve accuracy by increasing spatial coverage and to allow the conducting of surveys without fish mortality.
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NewsGroup to promote health benefits of seafood
A new coalition has been set up to address seafood deficiency in America and to build awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of seafood.
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NewsGreenpeace attacks IOTC efforts
Greenpeace International has accused the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) of lacking in action to halt the decline of the region’s vulnerable tuna and taking measures to protect sharks.
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NewsEU fish stocks continue to suffer
The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) new scientific analysis has revealed that the recovery of overfished European fish stocks could take more than 100 years under the current EU proposals.
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NewsMangarahara cichlid facing extinction
An urgent worldwide appeal has been launched by aquarists at ZSL London Zoo to find a female mate for the last remaining males of a critically endangered fish species, the Mangarahara cichlid (Ptychochromis Insolitus).
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Seafish new corporate plan
UK pan industry body, Seafish, has announced that its new corporate plan has been signed by the four UK fisheries administrations, demonstrating their support for the organisation’s new strategic direction.
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NewsAquaculture researchers cooperate
Europe’s leading aquaculture researchers gathered for the second annual meeting of the Aquaculture Infrastructure for Excellence in European Fish Research (AQUAEXCEL) project last month in a bid to improve the efficiency of aquaculture production.
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NewsChallenging times for South Korea
South Korea’s fishing industry is navigating a challenging period as the government seeks a further reduction in fishing boat numbers along with further expansion of aquaculture production to ensure the long term sustainability of the fisheries sector, reports David Hayes.
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NewsMiko patch saves catch
The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has renewed its service agreement with Miko Marine for the emergency provision of magnetic and fabric patches for damaged vessels.
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Norwegian seafood export record
The Norwegian Seafood Council says that the value of ithe country''s seafood exports totalled NOK4.4bn in April – a record increase of NOK795m or 22% on last year.
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NewsFishing capacity in Indian Ocean
Greenpeace International has released a report, presented to delegates attending the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in Mauritius last week, highlighting the lack of data on fishing capacity in the Indian Ocean.
