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NewsIceland encouraged to change whale policy
Last week, in a report to Congress, the US President concurred with the Secretary of Commerce''s recommendations and directed federal agencies to take actions to encourage Iceland to change its whaling policy.
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Chinese mitten crab invasion charted
Scientists from a number of UK research institutes are calling for the public to become nature detectives to better understand the Chinese mitten crab invasion and the threat these crustaceans pose to rivers and waterways.
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Discards research supported by Scottish Fishermen’s Trust
Scottish fishermen have been spearheading a range of initiatives to reduce the problem of discarding of fish at sea - including the use of more selective types of nets and real time fishing closures.
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Rock lobster certified Friend of the Sea
New Zealand rock lobster harvested by members of the CRA 5 Rock Lobster Industry Association Incorporated (CRAMAC5) has been certified by Friend of the Sea.
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New vice chair for Seafood Scotland
Will Clark has been appointed vice-chair of the Seafood Scotland (SFS) Board.
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Mexican VIPs first visit to Icefish
This exciting new development in the VIP delegation programme means influential representatives from Mexican local government will be present at the event to meet exhibitors and network with visitors. VIPs from the State of Campeche in Mexico include: Consul of Iceland; Commercial and Industrial Development Secretary; Fishery Secretary and ...
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Waikato-Tainui join on fishery management
A new era in New Zealand fisheries management starts on 22 September when regulations providing for joint government and iwi management of fishstocks in the lower Waikato River come into effect.
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Marel´s legendary Oktoberfest!
Staged at Marel headquarters in Garðabær, the festival has become firmly established as one of the main post-exhibition highlights and an event definitely not to be missed. Admission is free and passes can be obtained at the Marel stand B30 throughout the show. A warm Marel welcome awaits ...
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Scottish sea fisheries statistics
Over £430 million worth of fish was landed in Scotland last year, according to the latest statistics which are published today.
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New first aid training course
A ‘training the trainers’ day using the Sea Fish Industry Authority’s new First Aid at Sea course has been held in Aberdeen.
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Direct Seafoods launches coastal fish campaign to Britain’s top chefs
Direct Seafoods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bidvest Group, has launched the ‘Coastal Fish’ campaign to help Britain’s troubled local fishermen and save endangered fish stocks.
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NewsTaxpayer handouts keep fishing afloat
Oceana has reported that taxpayer handouts totaling EUR3.3bn are keeping the European Union’s fishing industry afloat, which is more than three times greater than the amount typically quoted in public figures.
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NewsFirst spiny dogfish fishery certified
The British Columbia, Canada, spiny dogfish fishery has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as a sustainable fishery.
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Black Sea: new fisheries strategy
To protect Black Sea fish stocks and the livelihoods of local fishermen, all Black Sea coastal states should back and enforce a new joint fisheries policy, says a resolution passed by the European Parliament.
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NZ invests in sustainable fisheries
New Zealand will increase investment in Pacific Ocean fisheries to lift the level of returns from this vital resource to Pacific nations, says Prime Minister John Key.
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Norway: August sees historically high codfish exports
In August, exports of codfish, including clipfish, salted fish and dried cod, totalled NOK915.7m, representing an increase of NOK182m, or 25%, on August last year, according to figures from the NSEC.
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Mariscos Linamar S.L. launches Friend of the Sea mussels from Galicia
Galician mussels from Mariscos Linamar S.L. have been certified Friend of the Sea.
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NFI top 10 list reveals white fish gains
Americans ate 20% more tilapia in 2010 than they did in 2009, propelling it from the number five spot to number four, with the single largest gain in consumption on the NFI’s latest Top 10 Seafood List.
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CFCA coordinates plan for pelagics
The Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) has started a joint deployment plan (JDP) for pelagic fisheries in Western Waters of the North East Atlantic.
