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NewsTUNA 2010 to re-assess whole industry
The various sub-species of tuna comprise one of the world’s “big three” fish trades. Along with salmon and prawns (or shrimp), the tunas totally dominate the global seafood market, therefore representing one of the world’s most important sources of protein.
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Pacific hake fishery MSC-certified
The US Pacific hake fishery has recently been independently certified as well-managed and sustainable according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability standard.
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Hat trick for Stornoway fishery
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification gained by Stornoway Western Isles Langoustine Fishery in April this year has directly resulted in a hat-trick of good news for the fishermen - with exports up 50 per cent, a new product launch and a deal with a major supermarket.
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Europe agrees to new control regulation
A radical overhaul of the fisheries control regulation that meets Scotland''s requirements has been secured by Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead.
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NewsNOAA won't list two seal populations as endangered or threatened
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has announced that two of three populations totalling more than 200,000 spotted seals in and near Alaska are not currently in danger of extinction or likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. The announcement follows an 18-month status review.
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Atlantic fisheries ministers agree to collaborate on sustainability
The Atlantic Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (ACFAM) last week reaffirmed the importance of a coordinated response to the growing sustainability trends in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
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Commission's proposal for TACs for 2010
This week the European Commission proposed the new levels of total allowable catch (TAC) and fishing effort for fish stocks available to Community fishing vessels mainly in the Atlantic and the North Sea.
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Report finds future of global seafood supply at a turning point
Global prospects for securing a sustainable seafood supply and protecting ocean ecosystems are improving, thanks to a growing consensus on how best to manage fisheries and fish-farming operations, and new commitments by consumers, major buyers and the fishing community.
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Lisbeth Berg-Hansen is new Norwegian minister
Lisbeth Berg-Hansen was yesterday appointed the new Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs following Helga Pedersen.
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Fisheries Council: statement on fisheries agreement with Guinea
Statement by Commissioner Borg on 20 October on the withdrawal of the Commission''s proposal for a fisheries agreement with Guinea.
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Council agrees on Control Regulation and 2010 fishing possibilities for Baltic Sea
The Fisheries Council meeting in Luxembourg on 19 and 20 October took a number of important decisions and made headway on a number of issues. The discussions were dominated by the Commission''s proposals for a root-and-branch reform of the CFP control framework and for fishing possibilities in the Baltic Sea ...
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NewsISCZ launches to engage and consult with those who use the marine environment
Over the next few years, parts of the Irish Sea will be given environmental protection as the UK government is committed to establishing a network of Marine Protected Areas by 2012 - as part of the Marine Bill.
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NewsScallop industry move to become more sustainable
The Scallop Strategy Group has appointed Dr Andrew Woolmer to develop a Code of Conduct that will promote sustainable scallop fisheries whilst affording adequate protection to sensitive seabed habitats and species.
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Few Brits put off by the smell of fish
There are lots of fears and myths associated with seafood but few Brits let the smell of fish put them off eating fish, according to a survey by Seafish, the UK authority on seafood.
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NewsLess packaging for 40 million ready meals
As part of its ongoing sustainability drive, Young’s Seafood has relaunched its entire range of standard fish pies in a new format which uses 12% less packaging – a change which will affect 40 million packs a year including the UK’s best-selling ready meal, Admiral’s Pie.
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Pew laments lack of US leadership to protect Atlantic bluefin tuna at CITES
Joshua Reichert, managing director of the Pew Environment Group, last week issued the following statement on the United States'' failure to co-sponsor a proposal for consideration by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that would protect Atlantic bluefin tuna.
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NewsStatement on listing Atlantic bluefin tuna on endangered species list
Statement from Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator, announcing support for listing atlantic bluefin tuna on international trade endangered species list.
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English plans for sustainable aquaculture
A major two-day workshop, to consider sustainable aquaculture in England concludes today.
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NewsAction on shark finning
A ban on fishermen removing fins from sharks whilst their vessels are at sea will come into force in Scotland within weeks. Earlier this year Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead announced plans to tighten up procedures in Scotland''s seas, and now Scotland is to go a ''significant step further'' by strengthening ...
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NOAA gives great white sharks more protection
New regulations to protect the great white shark are now in effect in NOAA’s Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, a marine protected area just west of San Francisco.
