Fisheries – Page 70
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NewsSpanish fisheries in decline, says new study
Despite an increase in fishing, Spanish fisheries are catching less than 60 years ago, according to a new study by Oceana Europe.
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Shrimp fisheries combine to achieve MSC re-certification
Two Canadian MSC certified fisheries, the Gulf of St. Lawrence (GOSL) northern shrimp and the Gulf of St. Lawrence northern shrimp trawl Esquiman Channel fisheries, have joined in a cooperative effort into one combined shrimp fishery that has earned MSC re-certification.
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NewsOz fisheries seek ‘first’ MSC certification
Walker Seafoods Australia of the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery have entered the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment, becoming Australia’s first tuna fishery and the world’s first Mahi Mahi fishery to do so.
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NewsNew partnership to develop sustainable fisheries in Asia
A new partnership has been announced, which aims to make Southeast Asia’s fishing industry more sustainable.
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Next steps towards fisheries development
Indonesia will host the country’s third International Coastal Tuna Business Forum from the 19 to 20 May 2014 to assess ways to support the company’s pole and line and handline fishery.
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UK Fisheries Minister visits Grimsby
UK Fisheries Minister, George Eustice MP, visited Grimsby this week to meet some of the organisations that are central to the British seafood industry.
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NewsSlavery continues in Thailand’s fisheries sector
In its latest report, the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) reveals new evidence of human trafficking and the routine use of violence in the Thai fishing industry.
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News$75m disaster relief for US fisheries
Six US fisheries that were declared by the Department of Commerce in 2012 and 2013 as “fishery disasters” are to receive US$75m of the 2014 federal budget.
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Nova Scotia to develop fisheries strategy
Nova Scotia is to develop a commercial fisheries strategy to ensure the fishing industry is sustainable, creates jobs and helps grow the economy.
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New Zealand fisheries consultation underway
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has begun public consultation on new catch limits for rock lobster and scallop stocks, and changes to commercial overfishing penalties for sea cucumber for 1 April 2014.
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NewsEileen Sobeck named new head of NOAA Fisheries
Eileen Sobeck has been appointed assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries.
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NewsOz fisheries research boost
The Tasmanian senator has announced that more than AUS$6m will be invested in research projects to ensure Australian fisheries stay ahead of the game.
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New film to engage developing world fisheries
A new film has been launched by the Marine Stewardship Council to support the positive transformation of seafood resources management in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
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NewsEU-Morocco fisheries agreement renewed
A new agreement has been formed that will enable fishing vessels from 11 EU countries to fish in the waters of the Kingdom of Morocco in return for an annual payment of €30m.
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NewsNZ eel fisheries up for review
A comprehensive assessment is to be carried out on the current status of New Zealand’s eel population, after an independent review revealed their numbers are up after years of decline.
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NewsFighting against "harmful" fisheries subsidies
WWF has applauded an initiative by a dozen countries to freeze subsidies that encourage overfishing and the overcapacity of fishing fleets. It hopes the initiative will spur other governments into action over the issue.
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European Fisheries Fund review
The UK’s European Fisheries Fund (EFF) 2012 annual review is now available for download.
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NewsNew online fisheries science research library
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a new online fisheries science research library which will provide open access to the science that underpins the organisation’s standards.
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Greenpeace: Reform needed in tuna longline fisheries
In a new report, Greenpeace International says that a grave lack of regulations is hindering sustainable management of the world’s longline tuna fishery fleets.
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NewsNew Zealand fisheries on the up
The status of New Zealand fisheries, including hoki, organge roughy and blue cod, are on the up this year, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
