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NewsSpeech by Maria Damanaki on Atlantic Bluefin tuna and the CFP reform
“I heard you came all the way from Portugal to see Brussels and to learn something more about the European Institutions. It is very important to facilitate these opportunities as part of the understanding of Europe and its institutions and I welcome you all here today in the premises of ...
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IWC promotes return of commercial whaling: Greenpeace response
Greenpeace has called for a proposal by a working group of the International Whaling Commission that would allow the return of commercial whaling to be rejected out of hand, describing it as a dangerous throwback to the 20th century when whales where hunted to near extinction.
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NewsMinisters work together to improve the Atlantic fishing and aquaculture industry
Federal, provincial and territorial fisheries and aquaculture Ministers concluded the annual meeting of the Atlantic Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (ACFAM) recently with agreement to move forward with concrete action on a broad range of issues, including seal management, Atlantic lobster, and the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program.
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NewsTragedy at Sea World Orlando
WDCS says that it is horrified to learn of the death of a trainer at Sea World’s park in Orlando, Florida this week.
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New marine channel opens up
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and Natural England welcomed the launch this week of the Fishing Coalition for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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New fishing coalition launched
A new UK-wide fishing industry coalition to ensure that the interests of fishermen are fully taken into account during the consultation and designation process for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) was officially launched this week.
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Greenpeace response to ISSF’s new study
Greenpeace response to International Seafood Sustainability Foundation’s new study on the feasibility of pole and line skipjack tuna fisheries in the Pacific:
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Growing recognition amongst fishermen of advantages of using alternatives to metabisulphite to treat prawns
A Scottish company that manufactures a sulphite free treatment solution for prawns is embarking upon a campaign to raise awareness amongst fishing skippers who are still using the traditional application of sodium metabisulphite of the potential health benefits for crew in using more modern and effective alternatives.
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Pew says Atlantic bluefin tuna trade prohibition requires unqualified support
Susan Lieberman, director of international policy for the Pew Environment Group, has issued the following statement in response to the European Commission’s “failure to reach an unqualified decision on the proposal to prohibit international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna at the upcoming meeting of the Convention on International Trade in ...
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Fish farming: European quality can help conquer consumers
Fish farming can help to meet growing demand for fish products without harming the environment, but to succeed, it has to guarantee quality and also win political support, MEPs and guest speakers agreed at a public hearing on Tuesday.
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NewsEurope accepts responsibly-caught Coral Triangle tuna
The first-ever Philippine shipment of handline-caught tuna with catch certificates successfully entered into the European market in February.
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NewsHell-up on the Helford
Port NavasYou can’t get up to much in Cornwall, without somebody quickly noticing what you are doing and publicly expressing plenty of reasons why you should stop. Now it’s the Helford fishermen’s turn to suffer, somewhat unreasonably perhaps. The planning permission allowing them to construct a new landing quay with ...
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WWF collaborates with SUPERVALU
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has announced a new collaboration with SUPERVALU, one of the largest food retailers in the United States, to create a strategy for sustainably sourcing the store’s wild-caught seafood.
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NFFO: Omega net gauge - mishandled and flawed
The introduction of the new Omega net gauge has been seriously mishandled and there are mounting concerns whether it is fit for purpose, says the National Federation of Fishermen''s Organisations (NFFO).
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Net Gain Project celebrates meeting success
Last Thursday, Net Gain (the North Sea Marine Conservation Zones Project) hosted a Large Group meeting at the KC Stadium in Hull for 150 sea users from throughout their project area.
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NewsSeaway completes Actinia
Seaway Marine has recently completed Actinia, a research vessel for the University Miarine Biological Station Millport.
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NewsNew fisheries Commissioner
New European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, has posted a message on her website, outlining her commitment to the sector and plans for the future.
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Burma to establish cold climate fish farms
Michael Mackey reports that Burma plans to join the roster of salmon and caviar producing nations, according to a report in the official Myanmar Times.
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Black-tiger shrimp revival
Thailand''s exports of black-tiger shrimp are starting to revive after losing much of their market to vannamei white shrimp in recent years.
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Fishing fleets keep Salcombe Lifeboat busy
On Saturday 13 February Salcombe All-Weather Lifeboat launched at 9.30pm to a 26.5m trawler 26 miles South of Prawl point.
