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New Zealand squid fishery decision reflects new research
New Zealand’s Primary Industries Minister David Carter says updated scientific research has played a key part in his decision on management measures for the Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery.
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News£300,000 boost for employment
Fishermen from the South West of England will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region.
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NewsPort to develop better fishing facilities
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has held a preparatory meeting with stakeholders including local fishermen – part of the plan to progress its redevelopment.
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Beam announces new satellite piracy solutions
Beam Communications Pty Ltd has announced two new satellite piracy solutions for secure communication onboard a vessel.
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WeatherNet version 3 released by OCENS
OCENS has introduced version 3 of its WeatherNet Weather-on-Demand service.
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NewsImproving safety in the fishing industry
With regards to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s latest annual report, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is concerned that efforts to improve safety appear not to have been recognised.
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NewsNew TCS385 trawl sonar from WESMAR
WESMAR introduces its newest trawl sonar, the TCS385, this month.
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NewsSustainable fish on Olympic menu
During the Olympic and Paralympic games, it is estimated that 82 tonnes of seafood will be served, and organisers have chosen to only use sustainable fish, showing it can be affordable, achievable and delicious.
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NewsFourth Mexican fishery MSC certified
Lobsters from the small-scale, artisanal fishery within the Sian Ka’an and Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserves, in the Mexican portion of the Mesoamerican Reef, have been MSC certified.
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NewsIHN virus found at Mainstream Canada farm
Last week the IHN virus was detected after routine monitoring at one of Mainstream Canada''s Tofino-area farms.
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NewsNew research reveals the taste of fish
Geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol occur naturally in lakes and watercourses, but excessive concentrations of these two substances can give fish a ‘muddy’ taste.
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Spring Bay blue mussels confirmed Friend of the Sea
Spring Bay Seafoods, producer of Australian Blue Mussels, has once again passed its Friend of the Sea renewal audit with a high score.
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NewsFish freezing requirements relaxed
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has announced that as of 30 July, certain farmed fish destined to be eaten raw in dishes such as sushi no longer need to be frozen before use to protect consumers against parasites.
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South Coast next marine planning area
The coast and seas from Dover to the River Dart in Devon has been announced as the second area in England for marine planning.
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Good samaritans rescue stricken fisherman
A good samaritan has aided the US Coast Guard in helping save a fisherman from a sinking vessel off the coast of Alaska at the weekend.
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NewsUpdate on Ross Sea longline toothfish fishery
Recent data from scientific assessments show the Ross Sea longline toothfish fishery continues to be a leading example of a well-managed sustainable fishery, says the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
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NewsEU-Mauritania deal “worthless”
The European Commission has initialled a two-year Fisheries Partnership Protocol (FPA) between the EU and Mauritania which it has described as sustainable - however, the pelagic freezer trawler owners say it''s worthless.
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Urgent prawn fishing action considered
The Scottish Government has said it is considering urgent action to address exceptionally high levels of prawn fishing activities in the West of Scotland.
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New ICES approach to data
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has released annual advice on the status of fish stocks and options for sustainable fisheries in 2013.
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NewsFrime SA gains FoS approval
Spanish company Frime SA has undergone a chain of custody audit for tuna from approved Friend of the Sea vessels, and tuna products from these vessels can now carry the Friend of the Sea seal of approval.
