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NewsNOAA tests new marine tracking technology
NOAA researchers will be testing a new way to track tagged fish and collect data on the marine environment this spring in Juneau.
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NewsNorwegian seafood sets export record of NOK44.7bn
In 2009, Norwegian Seafood exports totalled NOK 44.7 billion and for the sixth year in a row sets a new seafood export record.
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SFF welcomes supportive comments from WWF Scotland
Responding to WWF Scotland’s year-end assessment of Scotland''s main whitefish stocks, Bertie Armstrong, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive, said:
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Entry into force of new system to control fisheries and illegal fishing
On 1 January 2010, a set of new, strong rules will enter into force to bolster the control system of the European Union''s Common Fisheries Policy.
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NZ seafood industry CEO resigns
Owen Symmans, chief executive of the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council has announced he will be resigning from the position early in 2010.
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NewsAre eco-labels on fish confusing consumers?
A major new research project claims that shoppers are being confused by eco-labels on fish, and has called for better information for consumers.
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Scotland: Common Fisheries Policy
A ''road map for Scotland to manage her own seas'' was unveiled today. In a detailed response to the European Commission''s Green Paper on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Scottish Government set out its vision to deliver improvements now and in the future for Scotland''s fishing fleets ...
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NewsSustainability standards completed for tilapia farming
Global standards addressing the negative impacts of tilapia farming on the environment and society have been finalised. They are the first set of final standards produced through the Aquaculture Dialogues, a series of roundtables coordinated by WWF.
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NOAA announces proposed Northeast groundfish management measures
NOAA has announced details of proposed measures developed by the New England Fishery Management Council intended to end overfishing and continue the rebuilding of Northeast groundfish. There will be a 30-day public comment period on the measures. The new rules, if approved, would be effective from 1 May.
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NewsIrish minister announces €10,000 grant to Irish Seal Sanctuary
Trevor Sargent T.D., Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, today announced the award of an ex-gratia payment of €10,000 to the Irish Seal Sanctuary, Garristown, Co Dublin to assist the organisation in its work over the coming year.
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NewsMinister Shea congratulates Canada's newest fishery officers
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, today participated in graduation activities for 30 new Fishery Officers at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Training Academy.
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Dutch government makes additional €0.5m available for fishery certification
The Dutch parliament voted to amend the government’s 2010 budget to make an additional 500,000 euros available for fishery assessment and certification. The decision means that The Netherlands have now allocated a total of €1.5m towards fishery certification.
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SFF Services donates £120,000 to Scottish Fishermen’s Trust
SFF Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, is to donate £120,000 to the Scottish Fishermen’s Trust that will include support for projects to enhance fishing vessel safety.
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NewsScottish aquaculture stands strong
A growing workforce and increased production per head have been highlighted in the 2008 Scottish Fish Farm Annual Production Survey of Scotland''s fish farms.
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NewsInnovative aquaculture projects in B.C. receive federal funding boost
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, today announced that four B.C. businesses in the aquaculture industry will receive more than $271,000 in federal funding to help with innovative ideas to improve their operations, boost their productivity and improve their economic performance.
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Fisheries Council gives further fillip to environmental, social and economic sustainability
At their last Council meeting of 2009, Europe''s fisheries ministers reached political agreement on the Commission''s proposal for fishing opportunities for 2010. With this key building block in place, the European Union can continue pursuing its environmental, economic and social sustainability agenda for the benefit of its fishing and maritime ...
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Challenges ahead for Scottish fleet as downward trend in quotas continues
The European Fisheries Council has reached a conclusion with Scottish fishermen making some gains but with reduced quotas in 2010 for many key species, which will present the industry with another set of severe challenges over the next 12 months.
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EU ends fisheries for endangered sharks
The Shark Alliance has applauded the EU Council of Fisheries Ministers’ decision to end all fishing for porbeagle sharks and reduce by 90% fishing quotas for spurdog, in line with scientific advice and proposals from the European Commission.
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NewsUN experts back trade ban for bluefin tuna
FAO experts have concluded that evidence shows the endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna meets the requirements for an international trade ban.
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Seafish Chief Executive John Rutherford to retire
Seafish, the UK authority on seafood, has announced that its Chief Executive John Rutherford will be retiring by the end of June 2010.
