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Lobster fishery gets MSC certificate
The Anglo-French Normandy and Jersey lobster fishery has been certified to the MSC standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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NewsNominations now accepted: IceFish Awards
Preparations are well under way for the Icelandic Fisheries Awards 2011 and companies are being encouraged to submit their nominations for these prestigious prizes.
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New loan program for fishing industry
Fishermen in Nova Scotia can now sell their commercial fishing business through a new deposit loan program that will help with succession in the industry.
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"Meeting the EU’s food needs involves more than protecting the catching sector"
EU Fish Processors and Traders call for the removal of trade barriers for fish from third countries.
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NewsSeafish back on board
The UK’s Seafish will be back serving the seafood industry at full capacity after the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in favour of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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Newsmini VMS – a breakthrough in artisanal fisheries
EMA, an established manufacturer of BlueTraker satellite and GPRS transponders for maritime data delivery, has taken a big step forward.
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One-hook mixed fishery approved FOS
Different species from Al Marsa Fisheries have been certified Friend of the Sea.
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Damanaki closes bluefin fishery to Spain
Maria Damanaki decided to close the bluefin tuna fishery to Spanish purse seiners in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic on 9 June, due to the exhaustion of their quotas.
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Ensure products are in line with market expectations
The independent certification of seafood will become increasingly important in the coming years to ensure the sector can continue to enjoy market growth and compete effectively with other foodstuffs, according to Martin Gill, Managing Director of Food Certification International.
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16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference
The Minister of Fisheries of the Faroe Islands, Johan Dahl, hosted the 16th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands on 8 and 9 June 2011.
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NewsUS aquaculture policies released
The US Department of Commerce and NOAA have released national sustainable marine aquaculture policies to meet growing demand for seafood, to create jobs in coastal communities, and restore vital ecosystems.
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NewsSainsbury’s: Switch the Fish
On Friday 17 June Sainsbury’s customers asking for one of the ‘Big 5’ species of cod, haddock, tuna, salmon or prawns from its fish counters will be offered an alternative, lesser known species for free.
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Innovation vital for Scottish fish farming
Innovation, investment and continuing development of fish farming equipment is essential if Scotland is to maintain its status as one of the world leaders in marine aquaculture.
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Oceana statement on seafood fraud bill
The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has passed the Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act (S. 50), which if enacted into law would help stop seafood fraud.
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Fishing for Energy collects one million pounds of fishing gear and debris
Fishing for Energy has collected one million pounds of old fishing gear and marine debris since the program''s inception in 2008.
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UK school children to learn about sustainable fish
Billingsgate Seafood School has been awarded £70,000 from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) to help teach school children in London and the South East about sustainable alternatives to popular fish products.
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Longlines still catching albatrosses
A new global estimate of the impact of longline fisheries on seabirds reveals that, despite efforts to reduce seabird deaths, upwards of 300,000 birds are still being killed every year.
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UN calls to preserve seas
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on governments and people to play their part to ensure that the world’s oceans are protected for future generations.
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ASDOMAR Tuna launches TV campaign
Generale Conserve, a leading tuna producer in Italy, has launched a major Italian TV advertising campaign to promote its Friend of the Sea and SA8000 Social Accountability Certifications.
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New Zealand tuna fishery MSC certified
The New Zealand albacore tuna fishery, managed by the Tuna Management Association (TMA), has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
