Latest News – Page 272
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NewsNASCO measures safeguard salmon stocks
The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO) has adopted new regulatory measures for salmon fisheries around the Faroe Islands and off West Greenland.
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NewsBeating a path to sustainability as Thailand underlines its determination to be free of IUU
Thailand wants to be recognised internationally for its efforts to make illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) a thing of the past and in doing so herald a new sustainable and socially responsible era for its fisheries and broader seafood sector
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NewsOpportunities for Earth Observation techniques
Business and organisations are invited to learn about opportunities and technologies for using Earth Observation techniques (including, satellites, high altitude platforms, drones, remote sensors etc) at a number of workshops being organised by the SpaceWave European funded project.
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NewsFurther US growth for Young’s
UK brand Young’s Seafood Limited has announced Young’s USA will undergo increased distribution, new products and extensions to its existing lines.
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NewsScottish salmon farm wins M&S accolade
M&S has named Scottish Sea Farms’ team at Wyre, Orkney, as its Outstanding Producer of the year in its Farming for the Future Awards 2018.
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NewsSkaginn 3X selected to fit out HB Grandi factory trawler
Skaginn 3X has been chosen by HB Grandi to fit out the catch handling and processing deck of the new factory trawler the company is currently building at the Astilleros Armon yard at Gijon in Spain.
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NewsTrump Ocean policy criticised
The Trump Administration in the US has issued a new executive order which rescinds and replaces the previous Administration’s national policy for the ‘Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes.’
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NewsFish mislabelling a threat to marine conservation
Scientists have found widespread mislabelling, poor trading practices and neglect for endangered species are threatening fish stocks after DNA-testing seafood products sold across the world.
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NewsTaking production waste utilisation to 100%
UK manufacturer PP Control & Automation is providing Icelandic company Hedinn with early-stage design support and electrical control systems build for the production of its Hedinn Protein Plant (HPP).
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NewsVMS to help AFMA ensure compliance
Icelandic tech company Trackwell will provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) services for Commonwealth commercial fisheries to manage the activity of commercial fishing vessels and ensure continuous compliance with fisheries management regulations.
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Russia could significantly increase crab production this year
Russia may significantly increase its volume of crab production this year, with the aim of boosting supplies to the domestic market, according to recent statements by some leading Russian crab producers and senior officials at the Federal Fisheries Agency, reports Eugene Gerden.
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NewsGrowing interest in alternative feeds
Despite the limited supply of fish stocks, aquaculture continues to depend on wild-caught fishmeal and fish oil. By interacting with ingredient providers, researchers, fish farmers and feed companies, one collaborative effort, the Future of Fish Feed (F3), is working to offer some innovative solutions
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NewsGhana’s small-scale industry propose reforms
Ghana’s small-scale fishers, fish traders and processors have come together to present ten key points they feel should be included in the country’s fisheries law reforms.
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NewsUS-Chinese co-operation nets IUU driftnetter
A fishing vessel intercepted in international waters 860 nautical miles east of Japan was found to have eighty tons of salmon and a drift net measuring more than five miles long on board.
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NewsLandmark order for Valka
From its origins in founder Helgi Hjálmarsson’s garage, Valka has grown steadily and is now set to expand further, boosted by a landmark order for its fillet machines that utilise X-ray technology to locate and extract bones.
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News40th year for Scottish Sea Farms manager
Scottish Sea Farms’ longest serving employee Geoff Kidd has celebrated 40 years of service including more than three decades as farm manager of Loch Spelve on Mull.
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NewsFAO fish farm project provides livelihoods
Youths in Guinea-Bissau have learnt to farm fish in floating cages to help produce food, diversify income and employment prospects and boost the country’s sustainability.
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NewsHAPO to sponsor Greek aquaculture congress
The Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) is the gold sponsor of Greece’s first Hellenic Aquaculture Congress taking place on 22-23 June in Athens.
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NewsImproved antimicrobial protection
A new water treatment product is able to capture advanced oxidation technology in a cube of ice and provide continue antimicrobial protection while thawing.
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NewsScottish students win UK Chef competition
Two young chefs from West College Scotland have been crowned national champions at the 2018 UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition.
