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NewsNFFO urges care over marine protected areas
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) has backed the Government’s plan to introduce new marine conservation zones (MCZs) in UK waters, but warns that a rushed process will do more harm than good.
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NewsMSC sushi on the menu at Moshi Moshi
Independent London restaurant, Moshi Moshi, has put the world’s first QR code sushi on its menu to allow consumers to discover the sustainability story behind their food.
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NewsFAO reviews shark management plan
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has reviewed the implementation of the ‘International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks’, as shark populations decrease around the world.
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NewsSafeLink AIS SART receives Wheel Mark approval
Kannad Marine’s SafeLink AIS SART (Automatic Identification System Search and Rescue Transmitter) has achieved MED Wheel Mark certification.
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Belfast fishmonger bags Selfridges contract
Belfast’s Ewing''s Seafoods has bagged a new contract for smoked salmon with Selfridges – its first with a retailer outside of Northern Ireland.
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Drew Marine acquisition
Drew Marine has completed the acquisition of Alexander/Ryan Marine and Safety Inc., and it will join the organisation under the name Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety division of Drew Marine.
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NewsWorry over inaccurate portrayal of scallop fishing
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has criticised the UK''s Channel 4''s ‘Hugh’s Fish Fight’ TV series for showing an inaccurate and negative view of scallop fishing.
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Brazil – a seafood giant in the making
Global banking group, Rabobank, has released a new report outlining the potential of Brazil''s aquaculture sector called ‘Brazilian aquaculture - A Seafood Industry Giant in the Making’.
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NewsNorway increases salmon exports to China
Norway’s exports of fresh salmon are growing at a strong double digit annual rate to China, reports David Hayes.
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NewsMustad’s latest line hauler
Mustad Longline has released a new hauling solution - the SuperHauler H3200, which replaces the H3000.
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Scottish company develops iPIRB
The new iPIRB recently launched by MarineMTS and Telemar UK Limited is said to locate and identify marine casualties fast so that every effort can be concentrated on rescue and saving lives.
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NewsCase study: María dels Angels doubles catches
Spanish trawler María dels Angels has been using Notus’s trawl monitoring system over the last two years and has learned a lot about his gear and how to double catch rates in some areas.
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Last call for Scottish aquaculture Awards
The Crown Estate has issued a final call for entries and nominations from those who wish to participate in the 2013 Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards.
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NewsSpain working on Strategic Plan for aquaculture
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment is working on a Multi-Year Strategic Plan for Spanish Aquaculture, to be submitted to the European Commission before the end of this year.
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NewsScots develop new trawls to cut discards
Scottish fishermen who are fed up with “unworkable” European regulations are developing new prawn trawls which are designed to reduce discards.
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NewsCampaign success for Scottish mussels
UK food retailer, Sainsbury’s, recently launched its ‘Switch the Fish’ campaign in an attempt to encourage consumers to try less popular types of seafood, during which rope grown mussels from UK seafood producer, the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG), were on offer.
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Tuna conference speakers announced
The organisers of the 4th European Tuna Conference have announced the first speakers.
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DigitalGlobe and Geoeye merge
DigitalGlobe, Inc. and GeoEye, Inc. announced the completion of their merger at the end of January.
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NewsNew fishing rope development centre opens
Rope manufacturer Bridon has invested £5m in the recently-launched Bridon Technology Centre (BTC), built for the development of fishing ropes.
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NewsIbercisa breaks into Norway
Spanish company Ibercisa has secured contracts for the supply of fishing machinery to three Norwegian trawlers.
