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Fisheries sector disappointed with CFP vote
Following yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament, Europêche and the Copa-Cogeca Working Party on Fish have acknowledged the support expressed by MEPs for an ambitious CFP reform, but said at the same time they felt disappointed.
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NFFO welcomes EU vote
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) has welcomed the European Parliament vote this week for sweeping reforms of the Common Fisheries Policy, but it has warned about the dangers of practical implementation.
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NewsAST-EMA consortium receives type approval
After winning the UK fisheries tender for new the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and Electronic Reporting System (ERS), based on the BlueTraker® VMS, the AST-EMA consortium has been awarded type approval.
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Scottish caught mackerel IS sustainable
Despite the recent negative press regarding mackerel, the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association wants to reassure consumers that Scottish caught mackerel is sustainable and meets all of the Marine Conversation Society’s sustainability credentials.
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NewsIcom UK launches MarineCommander
Icom UK has launched the MarineCommander, a navigation system which offers a multitude of solutions for boat owners giving the opportunity to ‘connect’ compatible VHF radios, AIS transponders, radar and/or fish finders.
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NewsFriend of the Sea launches jingle
International non profit organisation, Friend of the Sea, has launched a professional jingle in order to further promote marine sustainability.
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Top albacore boat credits WESMAR sonar
The top albacore boat in the Pacific last year used a WESMAR HD860 electronically stabilised sonar, and the owner credits his WESMAR sonar and the captain of his boat with their success.
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NewsNew species found off New Zealand
NIWA research scientists have returned from a two week survey to the north of New Zealand, near the Kermadec Islands, with evidence of new species of fish.
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EFF deadline dates
With European Fisheries Fund (EFF) scheme ending in December, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced panel deadlines for the rest of the year and is urging the industry not to miss out on funding.
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NewsNOAA names new assistant administrator
NOAA has appointed Holly A. Bamford, Ph.D., as the new assistant NOAA administrator for the agency’s National Ocean Service, succeeding David M. Kennedy who was named the new NOAA deputy under secretary for operations.
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NewsMSC revises royalty fee
From 1 April 2013 the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is revising its charging structure for ecolabel licence holders, which will reduce overall costs of MSC participation and encourage greater use of the ecolabel.
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NewsMore dead herring wash up in Iceland
An estimated 15,000-20,000 tonnes of herring has been found floating dead in Kolgrafafjorour, a small fjord in west Iceland.
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NewsEP votes in favour of CFP
On Wednesday (6 February) the European Parliament voted in favour of the European Commission''s proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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NewsStudy: Lice not significant in salmon mortality
A study has found that sea lice infestation is unlikely to be a significant factor influencing the conservation status of salmon stocks.
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NFFO names 10 flaws in Greenpeace research
The National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) has identified 10 flaws in a report by Greenpeace, which it says risks dividing and damaging the very livelihoods, industry and food supply the environmental group purports to support.
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NewsCranswick acquires Hull Fish Auction site
Corporate recovery expert, GVA, has announced that the UK’s William Wright Dock fish auctioning facility in Hull has been acquired by local food producer, Cranswick Foods plc.
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NewsExtensive updates for Simrad echo sounder
Simrad has released a significant update for its ME70 Scientific Multibeam Echo Sounder.
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NewsFish and fishermen benefit from marine reserve
A NOAA report into the Tortugas Ecological Reserve in the Florida Keys National Sanctuary has found that fish populations and commercial and recreational anglers have benefitted from the Reserve’s no-take protections.
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NZ company sentenced for mis-reporting catch
A New Zealand Southland-based commercial fishing company and its director have been sentenced in the Invercargill District Court for making false statements on fishing returns for the 2010/11 commercial fishing season.
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New England cuts cod quotas
Annual catch limits for two stocks of Atlantic cod will be significantly reduced in New England as of 1 May 2013, following approval from the New England Fisheries Management Council.
