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NewsScottish haddock takes centre stage
Scottish fish and chip shops were winners at this year’s ‘Seafish Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Awards’ walking away with multiple awards owing to the popularity of fresh Scottish haddock.
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NewsMaking the most of fish
Earlier this year, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers reported that of the four billion tonnes of food produced annually, between 30% and 50% is wasted. Andrew Martin looks at one of the ways in which more fish and shellfish could be utilised.
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Blowing in the wind
American commercial fisheries are feeling increasingly beleaguered. On top of being plagued for the last four years by the adverse catch-share system, they had been hurt by the mega-spill of oil in the Mexican Bay, severely injured by the recent hurricane Sandy and struggled, evidently in vain, to obtain their ...
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NewsSFF calls for industry support
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is calling for all sectors of the seafood industry to work together to develop strategies to help stimulate demand for home caught product, as poor market prices for fish are having a severe impact on the Scottish fleet.
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NewsMobile fish pen named a Top 25 Invention
Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Kampachi Farms of Hawaii and the Illinois Soybean Association to develop an innovative new system that could produce a sea change in fish farming.
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Trout standards handed over to ASC
A sixth standard has been received by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) – the Freshwater Trout Aquaculture Dialogue.
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NewsRebuilding Russia
The Russian government is placing the development of its fishing industry high on the parliamentary agenda this year as it faces the massive task of turning record catches into record profits as part of a major rebuilding process. Adrian Tatum reports.
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NewsIcelandic lumpfish fishery enters MSC assessment
Icelandic lumpfish gillnet fishery, Vignir G Jónsson, has been entered into assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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Shipdock acquired by Damen
Damen Shipyards Group has acquired the Dutch ship repair yard, Shipdock.
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NewsWork vessel for The Scottish Salmon Company
Inverlussa Marine Services has signed a contract with The Scottish Salmon Company to supply a work vessel for 12 months.
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NewsWaitrose tuna to carry MSC label
UK food retailer, Waitrose, has announced that its range of canned tuna will carry the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ecolabel by April 2013.
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NewsRaymarine launches new sonar technology
Marine electronics expert, Raymarine, has launched a new sonar and GPS system which incorporates high resolution sonar imaging into a single unit - an affordable option for both inland and coastal anglers.
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NewsNFFO urges care over marine protected areas
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) has backed the Government’s plan to introduce new marine conservation zones (MCZs) in UK waters, but warns that a rushed process will do more harm than good.
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NewsMSC sushi on the menu at Moshi Moshi
Independent London restaurant, Moshi Moshi, has put the world’s first QR code sushi on its menu to allow consumers to discover the sustainability story behind their food.
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NewsFAO reviews shark management plan
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has reviewed the implementation of the ‘International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks’, as shark populations decrease around the world.
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NewsSafeLink AIS SART receives Wheel Mark approval
Kannad Marine’s SafeLink AIS SART (Automatic Identification System Search and Rescue Transmitter) has achieved MED Wheel Mark certification.
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Belfast fishmonger bags Selfridges contract
Belfast’s Ewing''s Seafoods has bagged a new contract for smoked salmon with Selfridges – its first with a retailer outside of Northern Ireland.
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Drew Marine acquisition
Drew Marine has completed the acquisition of Alexander/Ryan Marine and Safety Inc., and it will join the organisation under the name Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety division of Drew Marine.
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NewsWorry over inaccurate portrayal of scallop fishing
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has criticised the UK''s Channel 4''s ‘Hugh’s Fish Fight’ TV series for showing an inaccurate and negative view of scallop fishing.
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Brazil – a seafood giant in the making
Global banking group, Rabobank, has released a new report outlining the potential of Brazil''s aquaculture sector called ‘Brazilian aquaculture - A Seafood Industry Giant in the Making’.
