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    Marel sponsors coveted Award

    2011-06-30T13:01:03Z

    As an official sponsor of the award, a Marel representative will be present at the awards ceremony to present the Outstanding Achievement in the Icelandic Fishing Industry award to the lucky winner. “We are proud of the leading-edge technology on which we build our equipment and systems, technology ...

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    Marine Stewardship Council

    2011-06-30T13:00:48Z

    The MSC's fishery certification program and seafood ecolabel recognise and reward sustainable fishing. They are a global organisation working with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists, conservation groups and the public to promote the best environmental choice in seafood. The MSC runs an exciting and ambitious program, working with partners ...

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    Sustainable Fisheries Conference

    2011-06-30T13:00:33Z

    Sustainable and responsible fisheries management in Iceland is of a fundamental importance as fisheries are one of the main pillars of the Icelandic economy. The seafood industry is meeting demands of seafood buyers for sustainable use of marine resources with Iceland Responsible Fisheries programme, developed on the basis of ...

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    Faroe Island North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries enter MSC assessment

    2011-06-30T11:27:00Z

    The Faroe Island North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries have entered full assessment for MSC certification.

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    Seafood consultant to visit Scotland

    2011-06-30T11:15:00Z

    Seafood Scotland has launched an export programme to help companies respond to market changes and maximise opportunities to develop or expand trading links with France, Spain and Italy.

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    APROMAR and Ctaqua collaborate

    2011-06-30T11:06:00Z

    The Spanish Association of Marine Aquaculture Producers, APROMAR, has commissioned the Andalusian Aquaculture Technology Centre, Ctaqua, to complete a study on the production and market for meagre in Spain, focused on developing proposals to promote the consumption of the species in Spain.

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    Project Ocean raises over £96,000

    2011-06-30T10:59:00Z

    Since its launch last month, Project Ocean has raised over £96,000 towards setting up marine reserves in our oceans.

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    State-of-the-art curing of offal

    2011-06-29T16:22:00Z

    IceBits ehf’s Ingvar Nielsson discusses curing offal at North Atlantic fishing ports.

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    SRS installation for Brixham Fish Market

    2011-06-29T14:39:00Z

    For the new Brixham Fish Market in the UK, SRS Frigadon, together with main contractor Mansell Ltd, was able to introduce the most environmentally friendly SRS (Secondary Refrigeration System) installation in order to meet the stringent requirements of the local Torbay Council Authority.

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    New traceability option for BAP Certification

    2011-06-29T11:24:00Z

    The Global Aquaculture Alliance is introducing a new option for achieving the traceability required for Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.

  • Maria Damanaki has said she will bring through proposals for trade sanctions against Iceland and the Faroes in October
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    Mackerel: No immediate action agreed

    2011-06-29T11:16:00Z

    The European Commission have once again promised action over mackerel, but not quickly enough, Scotland''s Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead has warned.

  • EU Ministers met to discuss the Commission's Communication on the Consultation on Fishing Opportunities for 2012
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    EU meets on 2012 fishing opportunities

    2011-06-29T10:55:00Z

    Yesterday, the EU Ministers met in the framework of the Council, in Luxembourg to discuss the Commission''s Communication on the Consultation on Fishing Opportunities for 2012, published on 25 May.

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    Melbourne Fish Market: Business as usual

    2011-06-29T10:20:00Z

    The South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA) has welcomed the news that the Melbourne Fish Market will continue to trade as usual.

  • AFMA Senior Management Officer David Power displays the line cutter and de-hooker that will be handed out to operators during port visits in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery
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    AFMA to provide line cutters and de-hookers

    2011-06-29T10:06:00Z

    The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) plans to implement statutory fishing right conditions for longline fishing in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF) that will make it compulsory for vessels to carry fishing line cutters and de-hookers.

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    Regional cooperation to stop IUU fishing

    2011-06-29T09:56:00Z

    Fisheries officers attended a workshop in Jahor Baru, Malaysia from 7 to 10 June 2011 to discuss ways of stopping IUU fishing.

  • Sæmark’s cod and haddock fisheries have been awarded MSC certification
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    MSC success for longline companies

    2011-06-29T06:00:00Z

    The Icelandic exporting company Sæmark’s cod and haddock fisheries have been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

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    Canadian shrimp fishery MSC certified

    2011-06-29T06:00:00Z

    The Canadian offshore northern shrimp and striped shrimp fishery has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

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    A fresh approach to Scottish fisheries

    2011-06-29T06:00:00Z

    Plans to ensure Scotland maximises the potential of its fisheries and seafood sectors were unveiled by Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead last week.

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    OSPAR to safeguard seven seabird species

    2011-06-29T06:00:00Z

    Contracting Parties to the international OSPAR Convention have taken a step towards protecting species which depend on the North-East Atlantic Ocean.

  • Banning discards will promote fish stock recovery and increase fishermen’s incomes. ©FAO/Giuseppe Bizzarri
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    Discards ban 'will boost fisheries'

    2011-06-28T15:03:00Z

    Banning fisheries discards in the North Sea will promote fish stock recovery and increase fishermen’s incomes, according to new research by scientists at the University of York.