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NewsJapanese fisheries: Cataclysms in series
The dramatic news flew in nonstop; first a powerful earthquake, among the strongest recorded worldwide, shook the north-eastern coastal area of Japan on 11 March, writes Menakhem Ben-Yami.
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NewsChile's salmon exports reach historic levels
The Chilean salmon industry is optimisticSalmon and trout exports in January reached US$352m, the largest monthly dispatch and 51% greater than the same figure for 2010. This increase occurred in spite of the fact that production levels are lower than the 650,000t produced in 2005 and 2006. Carlos Odebret, CEO ...
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Faroese mackerel fishery NOT certified
Independent certifier, DNV has confirmed the Independent Adjudicator’s decision to uphold an objection to the certification of the Faroese Pelagic Organisation North East Atlantic mackerel fishery to the MSC standard.
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EU funding puts shellfish on menu
A Hartlepool fish wholesaler is looking forward to moving into new markets after it was awarded £115,500 of EU funding to extend its factory.
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Kiotech International reports increased sales
Kiotech International plc has announced significantly increased sales, profit and earnings per share in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010.
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NewsMorrisons announces tuna policy
Morrisons has announced a comprehensive change to its sourcing of own-brand canned tuna to ensure that it is caught using the pole and line method or from FAD-free fisheries.
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NewsWhole Foods Market to stop selling red-rated swordfish and tuna
Whole Foods Market is on track to stop selling all red-rated swordfish and tuna at its seafood counters nationwide by Earth Day, 22 April 2011.
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NewsIUU: Zero tolerance campaign gets tougher
The EU''s new system for fisheries control is now fully operational.
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NewsEuropeans want sustainable fish
The majority of EU citizens want the fish they buy to come from sustainable sources, according to an independent poll commissioned by WWF and carried out in 14 EU countries.
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NewsStirling strain of tilapia first to have genome sequenced
Researchers have made a breakthrough in sequencing the complete genome of the Nile tilapia, one of the world’s most important cultured food fishes.
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NewsBrunei to breed red grouper
A ground-breaking ceremony recently took place on a $3.4m project to build Brunei’s first indoor red grouper breeding pond.
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Ken Corpron to head Asia-Pacific BAP operations
Aquaculture expert Ken Corpron has been selected as the new Asia-Pacific coordinator for Best Aquaculture Practices, the global certification program for aquaculture facilities.
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NewsCtaqua proposes new uses for aquaculture by-products
In the Autonomous Region of Andalusia, in southern Spain, 55% of aquaculture by-products are included in the Animal By-products Not Intended for Human Consumption category, with an estimated annual volume of 1,374 tons.
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NewsNew Ocean Signal® products for global fishing market
Communications and safety at sea manufacturer, Ocean Signal has introduced three technically advanced safety products to the commercial fishing market.
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NewsNew eco sounder from Koden
Japan’s Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. is introducing the CVS-FX1, the new high performance super broadband digital echo sounder designed to satisfy demanding professionals.
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JDPS launches newest diesel engine
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has launched the PowerTech™ 6090AFM75 marine diesel engine, the newest addition to the John Deere lineup which boasts up to 317kW (425hp).
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NewsFinning offers new Caterpillar C6.6 genset
Finning Power Systems now offers the new Cat® C6.6 ACERT® marine generator set; a compact unit offering ACERT technology to provide efficient and reliable electrical power, excellent fuel economy and emissions’ compliance.
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NewsExxonMobil introduces Mobilgear SHC MT 68
ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants has announced the introduction of Mobilgear SHC MT 68, a fully synthetic extreme pressure (EP) marine gear oil formulated to optimise the performance of equipment operating under extreme conditions.
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Norway: Record pelagic exports
The value of exports of pelagic fish in the first quarter of 2011 totalled NOK 2.5 billion, an increase of NOK 482 million or 24% compared to the first quarter of 2010.
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Thai green curry mussels up for award
An innovative new mussel product developed by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) has been short-listed for a an award.
