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SFF calls for sensible approach to managing discards problem
With the EC expected to unveil proposals tomorrow on banning the practice of discards, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is warning that a ‘step-by-step’ approach is needed to resolve the problem.
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Irish company chooses Prawnfresh Plus
One of Ireland’s largest prawn processors, Rockabill Shellfish Ltd, has recently switched to Prawnfresh Plus as an effective and safe treatment to ensure the production of top quality prawns.
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Danish Saithe fishery MSC certified
The North Sea and Skagerrak Saithe fishery, jointly managed by the members of the Danish Fishermen’s Producer Organisation (DFPO), has been certified as sustainable by the MSC.
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NewsSharat Industries' whiteleg shrimp earns Friend of the Sea certification
Whiteleg shrimps (Litopenaeus Vannamei), produced by Sharat Industries Limited have been certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea.
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Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery TACC announced
The AFMA Commission determined the commercial catch limits for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery on 11 February 2011.
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NewsSaving the seas from ghost nets
On 31 January 2011, AFMA and Customs officers onboard the Australian Customs Vessel, Roebuck Bay detected a ghost net in the waters off Cape Van Diemen, North of the Tiwi Islands.
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Florida closed to King Mackerel harvest
The commercial sector harvesting Gulf group king mackerel in the Florida east coast subzone is closed, effective 12:01am (local time) 26 February 2011, until 31 March 2011.
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NewsThe next generation visual tool
Recently more and more customers have been asking Pescatech for a new and better way to overview their facilities and educate their people.
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NewsDamanaki discusses freshwater aquaculture
Maria Damanaki received on Monday a visit of the Ministers for Agriculture of the Czech Republic, Ivan Fuksa, Hungary, Sandor Fazekas, Slovakia, Zsolt Simon, and Austria, Nikolaus Berlakivich
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FAO Yearbook: Fishery and aquaculture statistics available
The most recent issue of the FAO Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics Yearbook, a compilation of data on capture production, aquaculture production and commodities, is now online.
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Oceana unveils MedNet
Oceana has unveiled Oceana MedNet, the first comprehensive network of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) for the Mediterranean that details specific locations.
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NewsFriend of the Sea launches botos dolphin protection project in the Amazon River
Friend of the Sea says that onsite monitoring is of quintessential importance to the organisation and, currently, FOS Monitors cover Costa Rica, Morocco, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
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NewsIn-pack microwave cooking and pasteurisation
Nowadays, households depend more and more on convenience meals and, in close cooperation with MicVac AB from Sweden, SEALPAC has developed a unique packaging line for chilled ready meals.
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NewsTrial offer for AFOS defrosters at SPE
AFOS is offering a defrosting solution to help fish and food processors comply with tightening hygiene and food standards rules.
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NewsNew intelligent portion cutter
The PORTIO 3, the newest development from Belgian weighing and grading specialist MARELEC, is a portion cutting machine that combines state of the art technology and high precision, while also being an economic solution.
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Fishing 2011 postponed
Following conversations with key suppliers and fishermen from across the UK, QD Events have decided to postpone the 2011 Fishing Expo until 2012.
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NewsNew orders for Karstensen Shipyard
Leinebjørn AS has ordered a new 67.5m purser/trawler from Karstensen Shipyard, scheduled for delivery on 15 May 2012.
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WASSP on display at Irish Skipper 2011
Furuno UK will be displaying the innovative Wide Angle Sonar Seafloor Profiler (WASSP) at the upcoming Irish Skipper Expo 2011, March 4-5, Galway, Ireland.
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UK: Sennen Cove RNLI assist disabled gill-netter
The Sennen Cove lifeboat was launched on 16 February when the 60ft Newlyn Gill-netter Ben My Chree became disabled with a fractured main engine lubricating oil pipe some 10 miles west of Sennen Cove.
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NewsGreenpeace targets Princes HQ
This week, Greenpeace volunteers hung giant fabric ‘dead sharks’ on the front of a balcony on tuna giant Princes HQ building.
