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Gulf vessels killing too many turtles
Oceana has released a new report outlining violations of sea turtle protection regulations in the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery.
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Giant Eagle and SFP partner up
Retailer Giant Eagle and the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), have announced a partnership to develop a comprehensive sustainable seafood procurement strategy.
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NewsNOAA approves scallop catch limit
NOAA has approved management measures for the Atlantic sea scallop fishery, which it says will increase fishing opportunities for fishermen.
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Wärtsilä designs vessel for Vendla AS
Wärtsilä Ship Design has been contracted to produce the design for a new purse seiner/trawler type VS6109 PSTR that Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted is building for the Norwegian shipowner Vendla AS in Austevoll.
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Locke: Iceland’s whaling undermines IWC
US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has certified to President Obama that Iceland’s commercial whaling and international trade in fin whale products is diminishing the effectiveness of the IWC.
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Australian trawlers to have Seabird Management Plans
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and the Commonwealth fishing industry are working together to better protect seabirds.
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NewsSeafish awards £700k to projects
Seafish has announced more than £700,000 of funding for innovative projects and businesses from its Industry Project Fund (IPF).
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Associated Seafoods buys Lossie Seafoods
Associated Seafoods Ltd has acquired smoked salmon producer Lossie Seafoods Ltd with the new owner planning to further develop the Buckie based company’s growing export business to premium markets around the world.
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NewsKnowledge gaps and myths about salmon
Three new research reports show that we know too little about how farmed salmon affect wild salmon, and that what we do actually know is not communicated clearly enough.
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NewsUS adopts IUU recommendation
The US has joined more than 50 countries in a recommendation to regional fishery management organisations to better track vessels engaged in IUU fishing for tuna, swordfish, sharks and other highly migratory species.
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NewsPioneering Fish Map Môn project
A pioneering project that will help shape a sustainable future for the fishing industry and marine wildlife was recently launched.
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NOAA report sees job growth
Fully rebuilt, US fisheries hold the potential of adding $31 billion to the economy and an additional 500,000 jobs, according to the NOAA annual status of the stocks report.
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People encouraged to join IFCAs
People interested in shaping the management of inshore fisheries and conservation of the Northumberland and North West coasts of England are being encouraged to apply to join the areas’ IFCAs.
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British trout championed in Sainsbury’s
British trout has received a resounding seal of approval from Sainsbury’s after the supermarket chose it as one of five alternative species to be promoted in its Switch the Fish campaign.
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New challenges and opportunities facing marine fisheries science
A conference on new thinking in the science and management of fisheries will be held at Fishmongers’ Hall, London, Monday 31 October 2011.
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NewsVictory for whale conservation
A UK proposal aimed at cleaning up the International Whaling Commission (IWC) was adopted by consensus at the forum’s 63rd annual meeting in Jersey.
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Mainstream’s commitment recognised
Mainstream Canada has been recognised as one of the best companies in BC when it comes to employee health and safety.
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NewsJRC introduces new LCD radar
Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (JRC) has announced the introduction of the JMA-3300 series radar, incorporating some of the latest technological achievements available.
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NewsMAN L27/38 for new Cattleya
Esbjerg-based Danish owner Flemming Pedersen has ordered a replacement for his 2006-trawler, scheduled for delivery in 2012.
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Greenpeace: CFP unlikely to delver
The European Commission has launched a crucial plan for EU fisheries reform aiming to restore fish populations in just four years.
