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NewsScots fishermen slam ‘misleading’ report
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has criticised a report from the New Economics Foundation (NEF) and OCEAN2012 for containing misleading information on the state of UK and European fish fisheries.
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NewsFaeroes restrict foreign ownership
The Faroese Minister of Trade and Industry has introduced a bill which restricts the level of foreign ownership of Faroese fish-farming companies to a maximum of 30%.
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Haikui Seafood AG: First step into the Indian market
Haikui Seafood AG, an established seafood processing company with sales in Chinese and international markets, has made a strategic stride into the Indian seafood market by winning a new client in Sri Lanka.
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Novus sponsors World Aquaculture Society
Novus International, Inc. has committed to serving as a premier sponsor of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS).
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Fish and Chip Awards 2013 semi-finalists
Ten semi-finalists for the Marketing and Innovation Award category of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2013 have been announced after being judged on their creative marketing strategies and innovative thinking.
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NewsFish demand drains UK supplies
Demand for fish in the UK has already matched the supply its waters can produce for the year, leading to a reliance on imported cod and haddock.
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NewsGreat Slave owner violates Fisheries Act
Brian Abbott, owner of Canada based Great Slave Fish Products Ltd, has been fined US$6,000 for violating the ‘Fisheries Act’.
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NewsHastings fishery re-certified
The Hastings Dover sole trammel net, gill net and trawl fisheries have been re-certified as sustainable and well-managed fisheries under the MSC standard.
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NewsMainstream Canada farm empty
The last of the fish from Mainstream Canada’s Millar Channel farm have been removed and the site is now empty.
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NewsAbundance of mackerel in Icelandic waters
According to research by the MRI, the quantity of mackerel in Icelandic waters is similar to that of the past few years.
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New international declaration on oceans and fisheries welcomed by FAO director-general
FAO director-general José Graziano da Silva has said that the responsible and sustainable management of oceans and coasts must become "a global priority."
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Recovering Baltic cod is lacking food
After two decades of severe depletion, the eastern Baltic cod stock has recently started to recover, but with unexpected side-effects says a study led by DTU Aqua.
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Australia's oceans are changing
The recently launched ''2012 Marine Climate Change in Australia Report Card'' demonstrates that climate change is having significant impacts on Australia’s marine ecosystems.
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Western Gulf of Mexico closing to king mackerel commercial fishing
NOAA Fisheries Service will close the Western Zone of the Gulf of Mexico to commercial fishing for king mackerel effective 12:00 noon (local time) on 22 August 2012.
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NewsASC certifies first farmed tilapia
Tilapia from Indonesia is the first farmed fish to meet the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification standard.
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NewsOnboard support to enhance vessel safety
One of Scotland’s best known fishing skippers has successfully put his vessel and crew through the SFF’s new Onboard Support Scheme, which is now playing an important role in helping prevent accidents at sea.
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SAPMER Group orders two new tuna purse seiners
SAPMER Group recently ordered two new -40°C tuna purse seiners, as part of the company’s development of its tuna activities.
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NewsMMO urges vigilance over illegal seafood supplies
The UK’s Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a new campaign to increase vigilance in the catering industry around illegal seafood supply chains, following a number of tip-offs from commercial fishermen.
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NewsEC proposes Baltic fishing opportunities
The European Commission has suggested improved fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2013 after receiving scientific advice.
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NewsFunding for smoked fish industry
The UK smoked fish industry has received European funding to encourage and promote sales and awareness of its traditional seafood products.
