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Killeen holds urgent meeting with Borg
Tony Killeen TD, Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, yesterday met EU Fisheries Commissioner Joe Berg on EU/Norway Fisheries negotiations.
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MEPs take up new fisheries policy powers
MEPs began acting on their new Lisbon Treaty power to co-decide fisheries policy with Member States on 1 December with a Fisheries Committee indicative vote on three legislative proposals: a long-term management plan for Bay of Biscay anchovy, a multi-annual management plan for Atlantic horse mackerel and control and enforcement ...
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Natural England hosts ‘Sea Change’ conference in London
European marine experts gathered in London today for a two-day conference to share best practice for international marine protected areas. Hosted by Natural England, the conference is called ‘Sea change: securing a future for Europe’s seas’.
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NewsPre-sampling avoids capture of juvenile mackerel
Electronic pre-sampling jigging machines recently fitted to all pelagic mid-water trawlers in Scotland and Shetland have been invaluable in helping vessels to avoid capture of undersized mackerel, according to Davie Hutchinson, skipper/owner of the Charisma LK362, who trialled the first jigger in 2007.
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NewsBumper Christmas on cards for Scottish shellfish growers
Scottish mussel and oyster growers are preparing for a bumper Christmas with sales predicted to soar as consumers prepare for the festive period.
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UK’s top chippers shortlisted for national training award
Three leading UK fish and chip shops are in line for a top national award for their services to staff training and development.
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NewsCanada launches new catch certification office
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has opened its new Catch Certification Office to support Canadian exports of fish and seafood products affected by European Union (EU) regulatory requirements that go into effect on 1 January 1 2010.
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Devon trawlermen reduce discarded juvenile fish by almost 60%
An innovative partnership between scientists and the Devon beam trawler fleet aimed at helping to protect fish stocks, has led to skippers reducing the amount of juvenile fish discarded overboard by 57 per cent, according to results last week.
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NewsFate of tuna and Pacific fisheries to be decided in Tahiti
Greenpeace and local NGOs yesterday marked the start of the 6th regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) with a traditional Polynesian canoe ceremony and a call for participating countries to take historic steps to protect the world’s largest ocean and its rapidly dwindling tuna stocks.
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Hjaltland Seafarms to receive government funding
Shetland’s largest salmon farming company, Grieg Seafood Hjaltland, has announced that it will benefit from four substantial grant packages to support improving sustainable best farming practices.
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Global FISH Alliance promotes sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices worldwide
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with alliance partners AED and Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden, has announced the Global FISH Alliance, a program that promotes sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture practices.
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McMurdo announces January debut for Kannad Marine brand name
McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group, has announced that following Orolia’s successful completion of the acquisition of Kannad in September and of McMurdo in November, a new strategy has been implemented for both companies which is designed to focus more clearly on the expertise each offers in their ...
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NewsUN General Assembly calls for greater protection of the deep sea
On 4 December the UN General Assembly called upon all high seas fishing nations to intensify their efforts to protect vulnerable deep-sea life in the international waters of the world’s oceans.
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Offshore Mariculture 2010 Chairman confirmed
Arne Fredheim, Director, CREATE (Centre for Research-based Innovation in Aquaculture Technology and Research), Sintef Fisheries and Aquaculture, Trondheim, Norway will Chair the Offshore Mariculture Conference 2010 that will be held from 16-18 June 2010 at the Hilton Imperial Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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MPA Fishing Coalition to be launched early next year
Talks are underway to establish a high-level body to engage with Government on the introduction of marine protected areas in UK waters.
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NewsChanges to fisheries legislation cuts red tape for Commonwealth fishers
New reforms by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) will lead to a more efficient and cost effective fisheries management service for Australia, says the organisation.
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Groups condemn MSC label for Ross Sea toothfish
Scientists and environmental organisations last week criticized the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its proposed certification of Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish. The certification was recommended by UK-based Moody Marine, the organisation chosen by the Ross Sea fishers and accepted by the MSC.
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Better farmed cod
A new “recipe” from Nofima scientists significantly reduces the rate of malformations in farmed cod, resulting in welfare improvements for the fish and financial improvements for the fish farmers, says the organisation.
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NewsNew Commissioner after Joe Borg
Malta’s prime minister has nominated the country’s social policy minister for the next Commission, meaning there will be a new Fisheries Commissioner after Joe Borg.
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NewsEFF in Scotland
A £9.3 million funding package has been announced from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), taking the total level of EFF investment for 2009 to more than £25 million.
