News
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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
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ICES calls for papers
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has opened the call for papers for its Annual Science Conference (ASC) 2015. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Nor-Fishing Innovation Award 2015
The Innovation Award 2015 will be presented by the Nor-Fishing Foundation at Aqua Nor on 18 August 2015. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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MPAs proposed in Kattegat
The Danish government has decided to move forwards with its intention to protect fragile environments in Kattegat. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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First BAP certification for the Middle East
National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA) is the first company in the Middle East to earn Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, and is one of only 15 companies worldwide to gain four-star status. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Fish 2.0 2015 Competition open for entries
The 2015 Fish 2.0 Business Competition has been launched and is now open for entries. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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La Scapêche begins MSC assessment
La Scapêche, a subsidiary of Les Mousquetaires group, has begun Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment for its blue ling, roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish trawl fishery. 20 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture
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Barents Sea awash with snow crabs
Nofima is researching the best ways of using snow crabs as more and more of the species are being caught in the Barents Sea by both Norwegian and Russian vessels. 19 Jan 2015 - World Fishing & Aquaculture