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SFF calls on ‘sensible’ approach on measures to reduce discards
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is warning that the proposed introduction by the European Commission of a management system for reducing unwanted catches and discards must be implemented sensibly.
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Success of discard ban will depend on Member States - WWF
The announcement by the European Commission to test a discards ban and tackle the problem of wasteful fisheries is a positive initiative that must be supported by EU countries, together with a wider set of measures to end the practice of taking fish and dumping it dead overboard, says WWF.
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Oceana welcomes Commission’s discards initiative
The marine conservation organisation considers that the first steps have been taken towards a serious debate that should hopefully lead to a total ban on discards.
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It appears that the European Commission has finally listened to the environmental organisations campaigning for discards to be eliminated and has recently adopted a Communication on the matter.
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Commission adopts implementing rules for EFF
The European Commission has adopted the rules on the implementation of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), the major fund through which the European Union will provide financial support to the fisheries sector over the period 2007-2013.
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Scotland: Funding for fishing
A project that provides a specialist advisory and support service for fresh water fisheries in Dumfries and Galloway is to receive funding from Europe.
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Seafish issues west of Scotland nephrops fishery key features
A document summarising key findings from a review of the issues facing the west of Scotland Nephrops fishery by Seafish economics is now available.
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Oceana calls for the elimination of discards
Oceana is calling for total prohibition of discards in the European fleet to protect fishing resources and marine ecosystems.
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National Geographic lays bare Mediterranean tuna crisis
WWF has issued a press release regarding National Geographic magazine''s "exposé" of the Mediterranean''s endangered bluefin tuna.
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Winners of Seafood Awards announced
Fishermen employing environmentally friendly fishing techniques and a school''s campaign to ensure kids learn to love healthy seafood were just two of the award winners at last night''s Seafood Awards ceremony in London.
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Flatfish announces lemon sole expansion
Flatfish, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of lemon sole, has announced a massive £1.35 million investment programme to extend its Grimsby based processing factory, which it hopes will be completed this month.
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Hastings fishermen pursue eco-label hat-trick
Demonstrating their continuing commitment to sustainable fishing, the Hastings Fleet Dover sole fishery (UK) has entered full assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for sustainable fisheries for its otter trawl, gillnet and remaining static gear fleet.
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SFF anger at quota swap deal for Scottish langoustines
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has reacted with fury over a quota swap deal that will result in the Scottish fleet losing some of its catch allocation for the economically vital langoustine fishery.
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MFA hosts joint EU fisheries protection operation conference
Four Fishery Protection ships from three European member states arrived in Chatham today after joint operations at sea which began on Monday March 19.
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AFMA Managing Director Richard McLoughlin resigns
Australian Fisheries Management Authority Managing Director Mr Richard McLoughlin has resigned and will leave the Authority on 5 April 2007.
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Fresh fish counters net MSC eco-label
As of yesterday, ''Fishes'' is the first chain of fishmongers in continental Europe to offer its customers a sustainable choice of seafood marked with the Marine Stewardship Council''s (MSC) blue eco-label.
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Seafish response to the Marine Bill
Last Thursday (15 March) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) rolled out its draft Marine Bill at a consultative conference in London. This followed a scoping consultation in 2006 to which Seafish responded, along with many other marine stakeholders.
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SFF response to WFF action to take EU to court over cod quotas
Responding to the news that WFF is to take the Council of the European Union to the European Court of Justice for allegedly breaching EU environmental law by failing to protect cod stocks, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Bertie Armstrong said:
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WWF takes EU to court over fisheries quotas
WWF announced yesterday that it is taking the Council of the European Union to the European Court of Justice for failing to follow their own rules regarding cod fisheries and therefore breaching EU environmental law.
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Global Trade Conference on Aquaculture
29 May 2007 - 31 May 2007 * Huiquan Dynasty Hotel * Qingdao * China
