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  • The oceanic whitetip shark will now be added to CITES Appendix II. © naturepl.com/Doug Perrine / WWF
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    Vote protects sharks and manta rays at CITES

    2013-03-19T10:40:00Z

    Last week, at the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES), governments reaffirmed stronger protections for sharks and rays.

  • The film explores the challenges faced by fishing vessel owners
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    Seafish screens industry film

    2013-03-18T13:10:00Z

    Last week saw the screening of a new film from Seafish, ‘The Business of Fishing’, which aims to improve people’s understanding of the UK fishing industry.

  • Tramper’s tray sealer
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    Tramper shows complete sealing line

    2013-03-17T22:02:00Z

    During SPE Tramper will show an extensive packaging line with the Tramper S-360 sealing machine.

  • Peruza will launch its new autofeeder at SPE
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    Efficient equipment from Peruza

    2013-03-17T21:53:00Z

    Peruza has developed and successfully sells a wide range of equipment for the initial processing of small fish, and has gained a good reputation among fisherman in many countries.

  • Kaj Olesen A/S has launched the the Easy Matic TWIN pinbone remover
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    Easy Matic TWIN pinbone remover

    2013-03-17T21:46:00Z

    At SPE Kaj Olesen A/S will be presenting a new pinbone remover - the Easy Matic TWIN.

  • Ishida’s QX-775-Flex tray sealer
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    Quality seafood packing

    2013-03-17T21:36:00Z

    Ishida Europe will showcase a range of seafood packing solutions at SPE, which help manufacturers achieve maximum efficiencies, excellent quality and high throughput.

  • Fomaco has launched the BLP needle head
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    Fomaco launches injector needle head

    2013-03-17T21:25:00Z

    The latest addition to Fomaco’s range of M3.s injectors is the BLP needle head.

  • The validation certificate confirms that the tuna was caught using the traditional pole-and-line method
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    Maldives skipjack tuna validated

    2013-03-15T14:31:00Z

    The Maldives Seafood Processors and Exporters Association (MSPEA) has issued all exports of Maldives pole-and-line skipjack tuna caught in the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery with a validation certificate.

  • Humphead wrasse. Credit: © Robert Delfs / WWF-Canon
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    Illegal trade of threatened reef fish

    2013-03-15T09:00:00Z

    The valuable humphead wrasse is still being traded illegally, despite being listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), reports WWF.

  • AquaMaof has developed technology for Industrial Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
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    New RAS system from AquaMaof

    2013-03-14T14:41:00Z

    The Israeli company, AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies, has established the largest industrialised tilapia farming facility in Europe. The facility, in Poland, is spread out over an area of 8,000m2 and will produce some 1,200 tons of tilapia per annum.

  • Aerial photography shows a subtidal bed in Kaipara Harbour, New Zealand
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    NIWA looks at fish nursery hotspots

    2013-03-14T11:55:00Z

    In order to provide detailed information on New Zealand’s largest harbour and its fishery hotspots, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is carrying out studies on subtidal seagrass meadows in the southern Kaipara Harbour.

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    Senate introduces seafood traceability bill

    2013-03-14T11:51:00Z

    US Senator Mark Begich has been applauded by Oceana for introducing the Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act.

  • Maine lobster. Credit: NOAA/OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP)
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    Maine lobster fishery MSC certified

    2013-03-14T11:46:00Z

    During the Boston Seafood Show it was announced that the Maine lobster fishery has achieved MSC certification.

  • US economic impact trends of commercial fisheries. Credit: NOAA
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    US fishing generated $199 billion in 2011

    2013-03-14T11:23:00Z

    NOAA’s Fisheries Service has released a report that has found that US fishing generated more than $199 billion in sales and supported 1.7 million jobs in the nation’s economy in 2011.

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    New app for accessible marine information

    2013-03-14T09:30:00Z

    A new mobile app has been developed by the iMarine consortium to make marine information instantly accessible.

  • New Zealand sea lion
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    MPI “regrets” sea lion deaths

    2013-03-14T09:00:00Z

    The recent capture of two sea lions near the Auckland Islands is “regrettable”, says Scott Gallacher, deputy director-general of New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

  • The aim of the council is to promote the US salmon market
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    NFI launches Salmon Council

    2013-03-13T12:24:00Z

    The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has launched the Salmon Council which has been set up to promote all salmon in the US market.

  • Tom Doman, Innovations Manager at Ecover on a bale of plastic waste
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    Ecover announces world-first in plastic packaging

    2013-03-13T11:40:00Z

    Ecological company, Ecover, has unveiled plans to launch an entirely new form of fully sustainable and recyclable plastic incorporating post-consumer recyclables (PCR).

  • Seagrass (Zostera marina) at Porth Dinllaen in North Wales with a snakelocks anemone attached
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    Protecting coastal biodiversity supports fisheries

    2013-03-13T10:35:00Z

    Researchers at Swansea University have been studying sensitive coastal habitats in Wales and the UK to see how they provide support for juvenile fish.

  • Michael Tait, the new SSMG chairman
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    Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group appoints new chairman

    2013-03-13T09:48:00Z

    The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) has appointed Michael Tait as its new chairman.