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  • Jerry Downing of B & N Fisheries onboard the Intrepid Explorer explains the control panel for the two FastChill FC 400 slurry ice machines
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    FastChill machines sail for Russia

    2011-07-06T09:40:00Z

    Integrated Marine Systems, a US firm based in Washington State, first introduced its FastChill FC 80 slurry ice machine in autumn 2009.

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    AgriMarine to rear bluefin Tuna in Japan

    2011-07-05T16:48:00Z

    AgriMarine Holdings Inc. has entered into a Research & Development Agreement with Tokai University in Japan for a project to rear bluefin tuna on a commercial scale, using AgriMarine''s solid-wall closed containment systems.

  • One of the heat exchangers (of the icy water plant) and vertical plate freezers supplied to a Russian vessel during production at Tucal facilities in La Coruña
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    Tucal’s Russian project

    2011-07-05T16:02:00Z

    Tucal is currently developing a project onboard a Russian fishing vessel.

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    Europeans eating somebody else’s fish

    2011-07-05T14:39:00Z

    A report by OCEAN2012 and the new economics foundation reveals that, as of 3 July, the EU will be dependent on seafood from elsewhere, six days earlier than last year.

  • School of bluefin tuna. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Service
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    NOAA sets fishing quotas for bluefin tuna

    2011-07-05T14:35:00Z

    NOAA has announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable science-based management of this vital fish stock.

  • The Baja California red rock lobster fishery has been re-certified
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    Red rock lobster fishery re-certified

    2011-07-05T14:26:00Z

    The Baja California red rock lobster fishery off the coast of Baja California, Mexico has been re-certified following an independent assessment.

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    Newfoundland and Labrador: Fisheries science results

    2011-07-05T14:20:00Z

    The Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER) has been effectively addressing the need for increased capacity in fisheries science in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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    Philippines shares innovative aquaculture ecosystem at Macau forum

    2011-07-05T14:14:00Z

    The Congressional Commission on Science Technology and Engineering (COMSTE) presented a locally developed farm-to-market ecosystem for aquaculture at the 8th Asia Pacific Telecommunication and ICT Development Forum in Macau, China.

  • Codfarmers ASA and Atlantic Cod Farms AS plan to merge. Credit: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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    Cod farming companies to merge

    2011-07-05T14:10:00Z

    Codfarmers ASA (COD) and Atlantic Cod Farms AS (ACF) have entered into a letter of intent for the two companies to merge.

  • SAGB has produced the London Oyster Guide
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    New guide to oysters in London

    2011-07-05T13:32:00Z

    In partnership with Graffeg, the Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has produced the definitive guide to where to buy and eat oysters throughout London.

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    Seafish Damage Control Box wins award

    2011-07-04T06:00:00Z

    Seafish won the training category at the Safety at Sea International Awards 2011 for its Damage Control Kit and accompanying seminar.

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    Greenpeace targets Korean company

    2011-07-03T06:00:00Z

    An animation depicting the trail of Pacific tuna destruction was projected this week onto the office building of Sajo Industries in Busan, home to Korea’s distant water fishing fleet, by Greenpeace activists.

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    Margarita Lizarraga Medal award 2010-2011

    2011-07-02T06:00:00Z

    FAO has awarded the Margarita Lizárraga Medal to the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) in Thailand.

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    Scientists warn of flaws in New Zealand bycatch framework

    2011-07-01T06:00:00Z

    Concerned that the proposed framework for managing the incidental mortality of seabirds in New Zealand fisheries is flawed, 50 seabird biologists, including many from BirdLife Partners in the Pacific region and beyond, have written to the country’s Fisheries Minister, Phil Heatley.

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    EFF grants working to reduce discards

    2011-07-01T06:00:00Z

    The European Fisheries Fund (EFF), Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Defra are providing over £300,000 towards two projects which aim to help reduce fish discards in England.

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    Book your stand now!

    2011-06-30T14:42:10Z

    Only every 3 years, the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition brings together the Icelandic commercial fishing supply chain under one roof. The regularity of the event is dictated by the Icelandic market place, to ensure each event is productive, well attended and has something new to offer. International exhibitors are ...

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    Maersk Line to address priorities for refrigerated container trade

    2011-06-30T14:40:00Z

    Thomas Eskesen, Global Head of Refrigerated Business for Maersk Line, will deliver a global carrier keynote speech at Cool Logistics 2011, taking place 26-28 September in Antwerp.

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    The Federation of Iceland Industries

    2011-06-30T13:55:33Z

    The federation is a network of contacts which looks after the complex and different interests of Icelandic, industrial companies. SI has around 1000 members, both companies and employer organisations, including commercial fishing. They are quite different from each other in terms of size, products and markets. This variety ...

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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 ...