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Contracts signed to equip new vessels
HB Grandi has signed contracts worth ISK1,190m (approx. $8.8m) with Skaginn and 3X Technology for a revolutionary new fish handling and fishroom system for its three new wetfish trawlers. 27 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Krill oil FoS certified
Canadian company Webber Naturals’ krill oils made from Antarctic krill have been certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea. 27 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Guest speaker announced for Salmon ShowHow
Visitors to Marel’s Salmon ShowHow on 11 February will have the chance to attend focus sessions and workshops by salmon processing and industry experts. 27 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Discard ban consultation launched
A consultation on how to implement the demersal discard ban in England has been launched by Fisheries Minister George Eustice. 27 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Aquaculture contracts signed in Oman
Oman’s government has signed two land utilisation contracts for fish farming with two private sector companies, along with issuing a final license for a third company. 27 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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New trawl door design unveiled
France-based Morgère has unveiled a new design of trawl door which is said to be “incredibly stable” and deliver “optimum efficiency”. 26 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Danish focus on organic trout fry
Organic trout fry is now available from Danish hatcheries one year ahead of the deadline for implementation of the EU regulation 1364/2013, requiring the life cycle of all animals in organic aquaculture to be 100% organic. 26 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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New findings on jellyfish revealed
New research by two academics at the UK’s University of Swansea revealed jellyfish are not as lifeless as they seem and can actually “actively swim” against strong ocean currents. 23 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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New technology to end illegal fishing
Technology innovation company, the Satellite Applications Catapult and The Pew Charitable Trusts, have launched a new real-time technology to help authorities monitor, detect and respond to illegal fishing activity. 22 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Canada works to reduce industry injuries and deaths
The Government of Canada is investing CAD$262,000 in a British Columbia fishing industry-driven programme that aims to improve safety onboard commercial fishing vessels and reduce injuries and deaths. 22 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Australian oysters FoS certified
Pacific oysters from Australian company Angel Oysters have been approved as Friend of the Sea. 22 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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EU fleet profitable and fuel efficient
The EU fishing fleet is increasingly profitable and fuel efficient, according to a new report. 22 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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The increasing importance of satellite phones
Gavan Murphy, director of marketing EMEA at Globalstar writes on the importance of satellite phones to commercial fishermen. 22 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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New arrangement to strengthen Western Oz fisheries
Changes to the Offshore Constitutional Settlement arrangements between the Commonwealth and Western Australia are set to strengthen offshore fisheries in the region. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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FinFish Study launched
This week AIPCE-CEP presented Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella, with a copy of the latest Finfish Study. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Protecting sea bass
The UK government has welcomed the news that the European Commission has announced emergency measures to protect sea bass stocks during the spawning season. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Mørenot establishes independent aqua company
The aquaculture consultancy department of fishing gear supplier Mørenot has been established as an independent company called Aqua Knowledge AS. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Best UK fish and chip shop announced
Frankie’s Fish & Chips in Brae, Shetland, Scotland, is officially the best fish and chip shop in the UK, after being crowned Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year at the 2015 National Fish & Chip Awards. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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New app to help keep North Sea fishermen safe
A new app which will help make life safer for North Sea fishermen has been launched this week. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Second fish processing site for Morrisons
UK supermarket Morrisons has confirmed that it is doubling its fish processing capability, with the acquisition of a second Grimsby site. 21 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Chilean salmon business merger
Marine Harvest has entered into a Conditional Transaction Agreement (CTA) with Empresas AquaChile to merge Marine Harvest Chile with AquaChile giving it greater market in Chilean salmon production. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Scottish Government urged to assist company hit by blaze
Scottish Ministers have been urged to provide support to Northbay Pelagic following the fire at its fish processing plant in Peterhead on Saturday. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture