Fisheries – Page 79
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Scottish fisheries leader awarded global conservation prize
Mike Park, Chief Executive of the Scottish White Fish Producers'' Association (SWFPA) has been recognised internationally for his contribution to conservation.
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Sri Lanka’s largest fisheries harbour to open soon
Construction of Sri Lanka’s largest fisheries harbour in Dickowita is nearing completion.
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WTO report emphasises need to rein in fisheries subsidies
WWF has said it applauds the strong language in a report that a key World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiating body has released, which underscores the urgent need to halt government-subsidised overfishing.
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Commerce Dept appoints fisheries advisors
The US Department of Commerce has announced the appointment of three new public marine fisheries advisors.
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Substandard dam assessment opens way to fisheries destruction on Mekong
Disruptions to fish migration and food supplies for millions in the Mekong basin are likely if the first mainstream dam on the lower Mekong is allowed to go ahead, says WWF.
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NewsBlueTraker VMS now available to Norwegian fisheries
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has approved BlueTraker VMS for use on fishing vessels for automatic position reporting
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NewsConflicts of interest
Halibut is one of the most prized commercial fishery resources in the North Pacific Ocean because of its high market price and large size. But west coast North American fishermen believe their future is being threatened by circumstances seemingly beyond their control.
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NewsIreland and France sign agreement to enhance fisheries protection
The Irish Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and the French Fisheries Control Authorities have signed a bi-lateral agreement, which will enhance fisheries control and inspection arrangements between Ireland and France.
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NewsMozambique fisheries get US$21.1m loan
The International Fund for Agricultural Development has loaned the Republic of Mozambique US$21.1m to enhance artisanal fisheries and increase the incomes of poor rural households in fishing communities.
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Scottish fisheries statistics
Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead has commented on provisional sea fisheries statistics for 2010, published recently.
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2010: A year of cooperation in fisheries control
The CFCA has adopted its annual report for 2010 at the meeting of the Administrative Board held on 15 March.
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Scottish funding for fisheries
Sixty five fishing industry projects across Scotland have been awarded a total of £4.46 million under the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) programme.
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NewsJapanese tsunami hits fisheries
Japan’s devastating tsunami on 11 March has been reported to have driven fish away.
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Faroese mackerel fisheries in 2011
After another unsuccessful attempt to reach an agreement on multilateral management measures, the Minister of Fisheries has announced a total catch limit for mackerel fisheries in Faroese waters in 2011 of 150,000t.
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Celtic Sea herring, sprat and sardine fisheries enter MSC assessment
The Celtic Sea Herring Management Advisory Committee (CSHMAC) has entered its herring, sprat and sardine fisheries for MSC assessment.
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More MSC success for French fisheries
Scapêche and the Compagnie des Pêches Saint-Malo have been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
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NewsFisheries research vessel order
STX Finland Oy and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia have signed a contract for the construction of a fisheries research vessel.
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TRAFFIC hosts online fisheries seminar
TRAFFIC Japan today hosted a seminar, which was broadcast live online, entitled “Towards traceability and sustainable use of marine resources: international trends and activities in Japan”.
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NewsFAO: Action on responsible fisheries
Countries are making progress in implementing the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, which is now 15 years old, but still extremely relevant.
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Proposal to extend fisheries partnership agreement with Morocco for one year
The European Commission adopted, on 11 February, a proposal for a draft negotiating mandate, addressed to the Council for a transitional, time-limited renewal of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement Protocol.
