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Sri Lanka tuna fishery certified sustainable
The Sri Lanka deepwater ‘short-lines’ fishery for yellowfin tuna has been has been found compliant with Friend of the Sea’s sustainability criteria.
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Jamaica's fishing industry to get boost
Jamaican Agriculture Minister, Christopher Tufton, told last week that the country''s fishing industry is to get a considerable boost, according to the Jamaica Gleaner.
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New FAO document
In order to help countries strengthen their fisheries management, the development of more detailed, systematic and comparable information on fisheries environments and management trends is needed, says FAO.
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NewsWhale hunt ends
After five months at sea, the "Nisshin Maru" arrived in Japan this week having taken 551 whales from the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary - around half the number planned. However, Greenpeace says that this is 551 too many.
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Meeting on alternative feeds for aquaculture
NOAA, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has organised the NOAA-USDA National Stakeholder Meeting on Alternative Feeds for Aquaculture to be held on 30 April 30 at NOAA Headquarters.
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Record low salmon fisheries adopted
The Pacific Fishery Management Council last week adopted the most restrictive salmon fisheries in the history for the West Coast, in response to the unprecedented collapse of Sacramento River fall Chinook and the exceptionally poor status of coho salmon from Oregon and Washington. The recommendation will be forwarded to the ...
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Congress takes aim at IUU Fishing
Today the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans heard testimony about illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and considered efforts to reduce the worldwide shark catch.
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Results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting
The 2862nd Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting was held on Monday in Luxembourg. The main results of the meeting were:
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Farmed salmon demand outstrips supply
Demand from US buyers for farmed BC salmon is outstripping supply and the situation is expected to continue, says an industry spokeswoman.
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NewsNOAA says herring in Lynn Canal not endangered
Herring in Lynn Canal, near Juneau, Alaska, should not be listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act as they are similar to other herring populations in the area that are being considered for listing, according to NOAA’s Fisheries Service.
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Council votes to ban purse seining around American Samoa, Guam and CNMI
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council upheld its vote on Monday to close federal waters around American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands (CNMI) to purse seine fishing.
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NewsCommission sets out position on ecosystem-based approach to fisheries
The European Commission published a communication last week on the role of fisheries management in implementing an ecosystem approach to marine management.
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Illegal fishing in Arctic waters
Alaska pollock is at threat from illegal fishing says a new report by WWF.
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Marine Harvest closes Chile processing plant
Marine Harvest Chile has closed one of its three processing plats (Chinquihue) in Puerto Montt.
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New Faroes fish info brochure
''Faroe Islands Fisheries & Aquaculture – Responsible Management for a Sustainable Future'' is a new information brochure presenting an up-to-date overview of Faroese policies and approaches to the management of fisheries and aquaculture.
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WWF: Greek seas threatened by new trawling decision
A decision to allow trawl fishing close to the shoreline in Greece risks endangering fragile marine life on the coastal seabed, says WWF. A coalition of national conservation organisations, including WWF Greece, is calling for the immediate reversal of this decision.
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Wärtsilä's Jaakko Eskola appointed president of EMEC.
At the end of March, the European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) appointed Mr Jaakko Eskola, as President, replacing Mr Pim van Gulpen who has come to the end of his term.
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Fish conservation measures announced
A £500,000 two year observer programme that will deliver independent verification of ground-breaking fish conservation measures were announced last week.
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Finning showcases global service expertise at Seawork 2008
At Seawork 2008, Finning, one of the UK’s leading marine engine providers, will promote the worldwide Caterpillar support network, designed to deliver on-board maintenance and emergency repair services both in the UK and overseas.
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Fish farming exhibition returns to its roots
The Scottish aquaculture industry is set to come under the spotlight next month at a major showcase exhibition and conference in Aviemore, Scotland.
