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Fish figures underline importance of fishing industry to Scottish economy
Commenting on the provisional statistics for fish landings in 2010 released by the Scottish Government, Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said:
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Scottish National Marine Plan
A plan that will shape the national objectives and policies surrounding Scotland''s coastal and marine management is now out for consultation.
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NOAA raises butterfish catch
A new emergency increase to the butterfish fishing limit will enable squid fishermen off the northeast, who often catch butterfish unintentionally, to continue working.
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$68.9 million seafood processing and distribution centre for Boston
The BRA board has approved the tentative designation of the American Seafood Exchange (ASE) project for the redevelopment of the Marine Industrial Park’s in Boston.
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Marel: Something for everyone at SPE
Processors of all sizes and from all sectors will find something of interest at Stand 6227, Hall 4, at this year’s Seafood Processing Europe (SPE), as Marel showcases equipment and systems ranging from advanced salmon and whitefish processing solutions to economic, labour-saving solutions for tilapia and pangasius processing.
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Chip Shop Mackerel hits supermarkets
Young’s Chip Shop Mackerel has been on shelves from 14 March 2011, thanks to the support of two major supermarkets.
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NewsTrousers save lobsterman from drowning
Irish lobsterman, Jamie Fitzgerald, had a very lucky escape at the end of January.
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Senator John Kerry to support New England's fishermen
Amidst the dispute soaring over NOAA''s catch-shares policy and management regulations considered scientifically unjustified and socially unacceptable among New England''s fishery industry, Sen. John F. Kerry stepped in, saying that he''s going to convene Congressional hearings on this issue, reports Menakhem Ben-Yami.
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Sustainable aquaculture can be beneficial to Jamaica
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry says the aquaculture sub-sector can be beneficial for Jamaica, if it is adequately sustained, and made competitive.
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Global seafood event
The 19th Annual European Seafood Exposition (ESE) and 13th Annual Seafood Processing Europe (SPE) will be held in Brussels, Belgium, 3-5 May 2011, at the Brussels Exhibition & Conference Centre.
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NewsFisheries can benefit from electronic logbooks
Fishing companies within EU, Norway and Iceland have been facing new regulations with the implementation of electronic logbooks.
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NewsThe control of fisheries through marine spatial planning?
Will marine spatial planning and the increasing use of the sea for renewable energy do more for the conservation of fish stocks in than Common Fisheries Policy ever has?
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NewsSustainability heads east
Orange roughy is just one of many species now not sold in North American retailers on sustainability grounds. Credit: SeaWeb/Marine PhotobankThere have been many sensationalist articles written and broadcasts aired about an impending collapse of the world’s fisheries, but whilst this planet is in the midst of a population boom ...
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NewsAnger at Faroes mackerel decision
Scottish fishermen have expressed their anger at the decision by the Faroe Islands to unilaterally set itself a “massively increased” quota for mackerel this year of 150,000 tonnes.
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NewsJapanese tsunami hits fisheries
Japan’s devastating tsunami on 11 March has been reported to have driven fish away.
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NewsAustralia: Rising aquaculture output offers new potential
Australia’s fisheries industry has experienced a number of major changes during the past decade, with both output and production value having fallen during the past five years in spite of some growth in aquaculture output.
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NewsEnhanced safety in seafood
Many convenient food products are minimally processed, including seafood products.
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Fish farm upgrade progressing well
The latest phase of a major modernisation of fish farm sites belonging to Scottish Sea Farms is now well underway in a partnership agreement with Fusion Marine, which has seen more than £4m invested since the rolling upgrade programme began four years ago.
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OPAGAC/AGAC and ISSF sign deal to collaborate on better fishing practices
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), OPAGAC and AGAC have announced a deal to work together on issues related to the sustainability of the world’s purse seine tuna fisheries.
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NewsUK shoppers take to pouting
Since going on sale at 400 Tesco stores six weeks ago, pout fillets have already achieved 50% of sales of cod fillets.
