Analysis – Page 7
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NewsPacific Islands encouraged to increase use of FADs
Pacific Island countries are being encouraged to increase the use of fish aggregating devices (FADs) to improve the supply of fish in the region, reports David Hayes.
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NewsChina set to make the most of krill
Andrew Martin reports on China’s presence in the krill fishery and its plans for development.
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NewsEasy prey? Not anymore
Fishermen, especially the small-scale ones, represent easy prey for groups driven and financed by powerful interests, who blame them for damaging the marine environment, whether or not that is actually happening.
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Clever seals outsmarting fishermen
Bryan Gibson looks at the problems that seals can cause for fishermen and fish farmers.
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NewsThe fish we eat
Menakhem Ben-Yami looks at the term ‘sustainability’ and how it now covers more than just the fish itself.
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NewsA more efficient and effective future
Adrian Tatum reports in the importance of efficient and effective fishing.
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NewsFAO Fisheries: Model 2015
Menakhem Ben-Yami revisits FAO Fisheries and discusses how times have changed.
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Slavery in fisheries: No longer ignored
Menakhem Ben-Yami looks at the latest report into slavery in the Thai fishing industry and what is being done to bring an end to it.
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NewsMarine farming and artificial islands
Last January I went to a conference, which took place at the University of Haifa, Israel. It was dedicated to examining the option of artificial islands (‘artlands’) in an Israeli context.
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NewsImplementing the CFP
Adrian Tatum reports on the implementation of the CFP, over a year on from its conception.
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NewsClimate, pollution and overfishing
It seems that at least every five years I have to return to the dispute of overfishing versus other factors responsible for depleted fish populations. I wrote about it on this page in 2002, 2007 and 2012. Now, with a feeling of déjà vu, I''m back at it.
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NewsPositive signs in campaign to reduce ocean litter
Good progress is being made in reducing the amount of ocean litter caused by the marine industry, including the commercial fishing industry, writes Bryan Gibson.
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NewsLessons learned in the fight against EMS
The widespread shrimp disease continues to be a multi-billion dollar problem, but there is reason for rising optimism, writes Jason Holland.
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NewsEbola and fish market – curse, blessing or both?
Menakhem Ben-Yami looks at how the Ebola scare is affecting West African fisheries.
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NewsThe jumping mullets
Grey mullets are funny fish. When fenced off - they''ll just jump over the net corkline and laugh at you from the outside. They may also jump back and forth - just for fun.
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NewsProducing krill oil at sea improves quality and saves costs
Andrew Martin looks into the benefits of producing krill oil at sea.
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NewsTechnology in waiting
Menakhem Ben-Yami looks at various technologies awaiting commercial implementation.
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NewsSlavery in fishing
The Thailand prawn farming industry has recently received much negative publicity due to its alleged involvement in fishing slavery, reports Bryan Gibson.
