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Fishery penalties returned to 11 fishermen
US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has announced that $649,527 in fisheries enforcement penalties will be returned to 11 individuals or businesses.
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NOAA encourages fishermen to release shortfin mako sharks alive
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has launched a voluntary program to encourage commercial and recreational fishermen to safely release Atlantic shortfin mako sharks alive and report the releases to NOAA for posting on an online map.
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Mackerel quota dispute to top agenda
Scottish fishermen will meet with Scottish Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead today, and the talks are likely to focus on developing a strategy to resolve the dispute with Iceland and the Faroes over mackerel quotas.
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Oceana launches US campaign to stop fraud
Oceana has launched its new campaign to Stop Seafood Fraud at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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NewsBritish trout given green light by MCS
The British Trout Association has announced that land based farmed British trout has received a ‘green’ endorsement from environmental organisation, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS)
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EC suggests fishing opportunities
The European Commission has published its report on progress achieved in the Common Fisheries Policy over the last few years and its suggestions for fishing opportunities in EU waters in 2012.
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New Kroma Scalemaster 1500
The new Kroma Scalemaster 1500 was launched at SPE in Brussels and can descale fish at a speed of up to 80 fish per minute.
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HPPFS first West Coast contract provider
HPP Food Services (HPPFS) has opened its doors to provide high pressure processing on a contract services basis.
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Happy 85th birthday, 66°NORTH!
66°NORTH was born out of necessity. For human beings to survive in the extreme Icelandic environment, they must be protected from the elements. The company was originally founded in 1926 as a maker of protective clothing for fishermen and labourers in arctic condition. Since then 66°NORTH rugged work ...
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Guy Cotten remains loyal to Icefish
Guy Cotten has made a new breakthrough this year in developing flexible breathable oilskins and will again have the opportunity to show this innovation to a great number of potential customers when exhibiting at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition this September. Guy Cotten will be exhibiting their clothing range ...
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Vónin sponsors prestigious ‘Outstanding Icelandic Skipper' award
As an official sponsor of the award, a Vónin will be present at the awards ceremony to present the Outstanding Icelandic Skipper Award to the lucky winner. The awards ceremony will take place during the evening reception, kindly hosted by Icelandic Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture and the ...
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NewsEasyPeelPoint: opening aid for sealed trays
Compared to the investments in optics, often relatively little attention is paid to the opening functionality of the hermetically sealed pack, says packaging company, SEALPAC.
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NewsFlexibility key to discard regulations
The Discard Action Group (DAG) has written to the EU’s Commissioner for Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, to urge that new discards regulations should have the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
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NewsFourth control campaign for bluefin tuna
For the fourth year, the Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) will coordinate the Joint Deployment Plan (JDP) for the bluefin tuna fishery in the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic waters for 2011.
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NewsEuropean Fish Fight to launch 31 May
On Tuesday 31 May, Commissioner Maria Damanaki will take part in the launching event of the European Fish Fight Campaign.
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NewsNTF-Aalborg wins crab basket order
NTF-Aalborg A/S has recently won a big Russian order for crab baskets.
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NewsSmaller, lighter and cheaper
The new Exos-120 series of ergonomic and cost-effective hand-held pin-bone remover machines was showed for the first time at SPE in Brussels.
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Sea Shepherd sting ends in court
A sting operation undertaken by Sea Shepherd resulted in a court case for a Californian seafood dealer who imported endangered whale meat from Tokyo and sold it to restaurants within the state.
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RNLI lifeboat assists fishing boat
The Moelfre RNLI lifeboat launched on Sunday under the command of Second Coxswain Michael Williams to reports of a 24ft fishing boat with a gearbox failure.
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EC confirms Italian driftnet inspections
The Commission conducted driftnet ban inspections in Italy on 17-21 May 2010, 14-18 June 2010, 4-8 April 2011 and 9-13 May 2011.
