Aquaculture
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NewsRV Dr Fridtjof Nansen surveys marine life in Cabo Verde
Research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen of the EAF-Nansen Programme, has sailed for another month-long research expedition, this time around the Cabo Verde Islands.
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Returners programme helps women reboot their careers
After taking a break from work to raise a family, an expert in aquaculture reproduction and genetics has been inspired through the Women Returners Programme to embark on a new career with the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC).
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Unlocking the potential of fish by-products
Fish farming by-products have the potential to increase the sustainability of aquaculture and contribute to other sectors such as food, diet supplements, animal feed and cosmetics, according to a new study.
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Armon delivers Nesfiskur factory trawler
Designed by Skipasýn and built at the Astilleros Armon shipyard in Vigo, the new factory trawler Baldvin Njálsson is big step up in capacity and technology over the older trawler it replaces.
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FCF joins Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability
FCF Co., Ltd, one of the world’s largest marine products integrated supply chain service provider companies specialising in tuna, has joined the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST).
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Newfoundland cod stocks returning to normal levels
The condition of cod stocks off the south coast of Newfoundland is a cause for optimism according to the latest science assessment for the 3Ps cod stock which Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada is reviewing ahead of setting quota limits for the 2022/23 season.
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Routine fisheries inspections prove their worth
A routine fishery officer inspection in Canada has led to significant penalties and a fishing prohibition for a North Coast commercial salmon harvester.
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Iceland’s new minister for fisheries
With negotiations between the three parties forming Iceland’s new government concluded, there are changes at the various ministries – including at Industry and Innovation, which has the Fisheries and Agriculture brief.
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Pelagic stock science boost
A new agreement aims to maximise the benefits on thecollection and analysis of scientific data on pelagic stocks.
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Funding boost for new fishers
New fishermen have been able apply for funding towards second hand fishing vessels.
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NFWF pledges funding to drive electronic monitoring and data management
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have granted US$3.7 million to help implement electronic technology solutions and modernise data management systems for fisheries in US waters.
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Oceangoing aquaculture vessel gains RINA approval
Classification society, RINA has awarded approval in principle to a new-concept offshore fish-farming vessel.
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Black Sea oyster renaissance
Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia harbour plans to expand oyster production in the Black Sea, eyeing not only domestic but also international markets
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National Fisheries College of Ireland appoints new principal
Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has appointed Garvan Meehan as principal of the National Fisheries College of Ireland in Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
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Scottish Sea Farm MD steps down from SAIC board
Scottish Sea Farms’ managing director Jim Gallagher has stepped down from the board of the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) to give his undivided focus to the company.
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Fabric barrier against sea lice
Mowi Chile has successfully evaluated fabric developed by Garware as a mechanical barrier against Caligus larvae.
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New measures to protect marine resources in the Adriatic
Governments have agreed to set up a number of fisheries restricted areas (FRA) throughout the Adriatic Sea, following a successful experiment in Jabuka/Pomo Pit.
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Sri Lankan crab FIP wins sustainability award
The Sri Lankan Blue Swimming Crab Fishery Improvement Project has been honoured with a Best Projects Sustainability Award 2021 by Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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CEO of FishWise steps down
The chief executive of sustainable seafood consultancy, FishWise, has announced he is stepping down.
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Regal Springs brings Benchmark Genetics on board
Regal Springs and Benchmark Genetics have joined forces to support Regal Springs’ breeding programmes for premium natural grown Tilapia.
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