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NewsHow technology can tackle fishing fraud
A European Commission report published this week shows how molecular technologies - based on genetics, genomics, chemistry and forensics - can provide clear answers to questions such as "what species does this fish product come from…where was this fish caught…is it wild or farmed?"
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FAO receives award from AFS
The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department has received the Gold Medal Award from the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS).
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NewsAquaculture centre set to play key role
A specialist facility that is expected to play an instrumental role in the growth of the aquaculture industry both in the UK and overseas is officially open for business in Northumberland, North East England.
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Organic label fails to meet principles
Over 50 organisations, businesses and fishermen from Canada and the US have submitted a joint letter to the Canadian General Standards Board opposing proposed draft Organic Standards for Finfish Aquaculture.
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Scottish prawn fishermen meet to spearhead new initiatives to reduce discards
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Nephrops Focus Group hosted a meeting of industry, fishermen, Marine Scotland management, gear manufacturers and experts at the end of last week.
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Kiwis want over a third of New Zealand oceans protected
New Colmar Brunton polling has revealed that New Zealanders want more than a third of their oceans protected in marine reserves – a 100-fold increase on current levels.
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Promising fatty acid in fish feed
The bioactive fatty acid TTA in fish feed can have an extremely positive effect on fish health, says Nofima.
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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.
