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Swordfish fishery enters MSC assessment
Sustainable Swordfish LLC, a group involved with about two-thirds of the US east coast swordfish landings, has entered the SSLLC US North Atlantic swordfish longline fishery into Marine Stewardship Council assessment.
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NewsAquaculture to top 60% of fish production
Total global fish production, including both wild capture fish and aquaculture, reached an all-time high of 154 million tons in 2011, and aquaculture is set to top 60% of production by 2020.
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New US safety regulations to take effect
The US Coast Guard is urging commercial fishing vessel operators to take advantage of mandatory safety examinations prior to the enforcement of new regulations on 16 October.
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NewsPains Wessex launches compact MOB
Pains Wessex has launched its new compact Manoverboard Mark 9.
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NewsNorway launches new barcode standard
A new barcode standard for fish boxes and pallets, NS 9405:2012, has been established, replacing NS 9405:1998, the previous standard.
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NewsScotland discuss fish farming future
The Scottish Government has published its consultation on proposals for the introduction of an Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill to achieve a sustainable future for fish farming.
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Commission investigates Spanish aid
The European Commission has voiced its concern over a request for aid for Spanish aquaculture processing company, Ultracongelados Antartidá.
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Rockfish shortlisted for National Fish and Chip Award
Rockfish in Dartmouth, England, has been recognised as one of the best fish and chip restaurants in the UK in the National Fish & Chip Awards 2013, organised by Seafish.
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ICES launches series of survey protocols
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has launched a Series of ICES Survey Protocols (SISP).
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Paolo Bray to speak at Aqua 2012
Paolo Bray, director of Friend of the Sea, will be speaking at the 2012 meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, which will be held from the 1-5 September in Prague.
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NewsSSMG opens new processing facility
The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group has officially opened its new processing facility at Bellshill in central Scotland.
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BAP certifies first feed mills in Chile
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program has certified its first feed mills in Chile - BioMar Chile S.A.''s Alitec Pargua and Planta BioMar facilities in Pargua.
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NewsBaltic Sea TACs proposed for 2013
The European Commission has tabled its proposal for 2013 Baltic Sea fishing opportunities.
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NewsNew Canadian Coast Guard ship Vladykov
Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, has officially welcomed the new Canadian Coast Guard Ship ''Vladykov'' to St. John’s.
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Scientific analysis confirms MSC certified seafood harvested from healthy stocks
The first comprehensive analysis of fish stocks targeted by MSC certified fisheries has concluded that stocks are healthy and well-managed to ensure continuing sustainability.
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Falklands toothfish enters MSC assessment
Consolidated Fisheries Ltd has entered the Falkland Islands longline Patagonian Toothfish fishery entered full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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Award-winning chippy opens new outlet
The 2012 winner of the UK’s Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, Seniors at Marsh Mill, has launched a new outlet in Blackpool today.
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NewsFaroe Island fishery gains MSC certification
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification has been awarded to the Faroe Island North East Arctic cod and haddock fishery.
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NewsNofima: Frozen fish better than fresh
It is becoming increasingly common for defrosted fish fillets to be sold in fresh fish counters at European supermarkets, which can cause major consequences for Norwegian fillet producers, says Nofima.
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NewsOrange Roughy bouncing back
Ongoing research into the recovery of Orange Roughy is yielding some positive results, with a clear indication that stocks are improving as a result of measures put in place by AFMA.
