Fisheries – Page 82
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North Pacific albacore tuna fisheries earn MSC certification
Two North Pacific albacore tuna fisheries operating in US, Canadian and international waters have been awarded MSC certification.
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Overfishing exacerbated by EU fisheries subsidies
A study released by the Poseidon Aquatic Resource and the Pew Environment Group finds that EU fisheries subsidies have failed to reduce fleet overcapacity, thus exerting fishing pressure on stocks at two to three times sustainable levels.
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New sustainability league table of fisheries used for fishmeal and fish oil
The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has published a sustainability league table of the principal fisheries used for the production of fishmeal and fish oil.
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NewsProgress made in rebuilding and sustaining US fisheries and ocean ecosystems
A new report from NOAA shows that the last decade has been a period of progress for US fisheries and ocean ecosystems.
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NewsScottish fisheries and Europe
Scotland''s leadership on the European stage was highlighted during a meeting held by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead in Brussels on 22 March.
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NewsSustainable energy meets sustainable fisheries management
A unique project in Orkney, UK, between the emerging wave energy industry and the local inshore fishing community aims to demonstrate that the two industries can co-exist in harmony - and deliver mutual benefits as well.
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Control dates for king and Spanish mackerel fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico
On 15 March, NOAA Fisheries Service published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking revising control dates for the Gulf group king and Spanish mackerel components of the coastal migratory pelagic fishery.
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Cautious approach central to NZ fisheries management
The New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries has said that NZ takes a conservative approach to its fisheries management based on sound scientific research.
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Fisheries negotiations at British Columbia treaty tables
The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Honourable Gail Shea, issued the following statement last week:
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Report offers criteria for allocating access to fisheries resources
A new report by OCEAN2012 and Meridian Prime highlights environmental and social criteria that are successfully employed in allocating access to fisheries resources.
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Irish support schemes for fisheries sector involving €1.8m aid in 2010
Tony Killeen TD, Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food last week opened the Irish Skipper - Inshore Fisheries Expo in Galway.
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NewsNew fisheries Commissioner
New European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, has posted a message on her website, outlining her commitment to the sector and plans for the future.
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NewsNew assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries
Message from NOAA Administrator, Dr Jane Lubchenco:
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NewsNOAA takes delivery of new fisheries survey vessel
NOAA has taken delivery of Bell M. Shimada, the agency’s newest high-tech fisheries survey vessel.
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MEPs set out fisheries policy reform priorities
More responsibility for fishermen, rules favouring good fishing practice and adjusting fisheries management models to complement and improve the traditional quota system should be among the key aims of common fisheries policy reform, say MEPs in an own-initiative report approved by the Fisheries Committee last week.
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NewsTwo Pacific cod fisheries gain MSC certification
Two Pacific cod fisheries, one located in the Gulf of Alaska (GoA) and the other in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI), have earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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NewsNOAA takes steps to improve fisheries law enforcement
Jane Lubchenco has directed the agency to take steps to promote greater transparency in law enforcement, ensure fairness in penalties, and improve lines of communication with commercial and recreational fishermen.
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Summary of the hearing of Maria Damanaki – Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
"The ongoing Common Fisheries Policy reform is vital and will, of course, be a central focus of my work," said Ms Damanaki in her introductory remarks, stressing the keywords "sustainability", "democratic responsibility for all partners of the sector", "global dimension" and "compliance". "I will be proud to contribute to blue ...
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New Atlas on marine fisheries activities available for free download
Ireland’s Marine Institute has launched a new marine fisheries Atlas containing the most up to date information on commercial activity in the seas around Ireland, which is available to download free as a PDF document from its website.
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Hudghton invites fisheries candidate to Scotland
SNP President Ian Hudghton MEP has invited the European Commission''s nominee for the post of Fisheries Commissioner to Scotland to view firsthand the pioneering efforts of Scottish fishermen to conserve stocks.
