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NewsNova Scotia and Iceland join forces
An agreement has been signed by Nova Scotia’s Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. and Iceland’s Matis Ltd to support agri-food and seafood growth in Nova Scotia.
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OLVEA fish oils re-certified
OLVEA Fish Oils has successfully completed the renewal of its Friend of the Sea certification.
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NewsFishing into the Future launched
UK initiative ‘Fishing into the Future’ has been officially launched as a charity, and will serve to showcase what fisheries and fishermen can achieve when shared ambition and a pioneering spirit deliver benefits across the whole of society.
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Korea takes action to combat IUU fishing
Korea has taken measures to proactively prevent, deter and eradicate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, following the ‘yellow card’ warning given by the European Union in 2013
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Aqua-Spark invests in industry-changing technology
Aqua-Spark, the first investment fund focused on sustainable aquaculture, is making two important investments that could help transform the booming aquaculture industry.
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NewsMoU signed for aquaculture partnership
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has signed a MoU with Jiangsu Province in China to establish a long-term partnership to work cooperatively on fisheries and aquaculture advancements.
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NewsOz aquaculture leases
Australia’s New South Wales government has approved 50 hectares of aquaculture leases on the state’s south coast to assist NSW in meeting the increasing demand for quality seafood.
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NewsRoberto Flores-Aguilar has been confirmed as the Chairman of the 2015 Offshore Mariculture Conference
Co-Founder, Board Member and Technical Director of Baja Seas and of Ocean Baja Labs, Roberto Flores-Aguilar, has been confirmed as the Chairman of the 2015 Offshore Mariculture Conference, which is being held in Baja California, Mexico from the 21–24 September 2015.
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GLOBALG.A.P. and GMP+ join forces
GLOBALG.A.P. and GMP+ International have entered into a partnership which they say will eliminate any possible certificate duplication.
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NewsMSP calls for priority to be given to fresh produce hauliers
Following transport delays in the UK after a Eurotunnel fire last week, North East MSP Christian Allard has called for a rethink over Operation Stack – the system used to park haulage vehicles bound for Europe in the event of cross-channel services being disrupted.
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NewsEU sea bass measures
The European Commission has announced new measures to avert the collapse of declining sea bass stocks and implemented an emergency ban on fishing stocks during the spawning season which runs up until the end of April.
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NewsNewfoundland and Labrador aquaculture brings in the money
A new report on the economic benefits generated by Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture industry reveals its positive effect on provincial GDP, employment and labour income.
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NewsContracts signed to equip new vessels
HB Grandi has signed contracts worth ISK1,190m (approx. $8.8m) with Skaginn and 3X Technology for a revolutionary new fish handling and fishroom system for its three new wetfish trawlers.
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NewsKrill oil FoS certified
Canadian company Webber Naturals’ krill oils made from Antarctic krill have been certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea.
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NewsGuest speaker announced for Salmon ShowHow
Visitors to Marel’s Salmon ShowHow on 11 February will have the chance to attend focus sessions and workshops by salmon processing and industry experts.
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Discard ban consultation launched
A consultation on how to implement the demersal discard ban in England has been launched by Fisheries Minister George Eustice.
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Aquaculture contracts signed in Oman
Oman’s government has signed two land utilisation contracts for fish farming with two private sector companies, along with issuing a final license for a third company.
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NewsNew trawl door design unveiled
France-based Morgère has unveiled a new design of trawl door which is said to be “incredibly stable” and deliver “optimum efficiency”.
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NewsDanish focus on organic trout fry
Organic trout fry is now available from Danish hatcheries one year ahead of the deadline for implementation of the EU regulation 1364/2013, requiring the life cycle of all animals in organic aquaculture to be 100% organic.
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NewsNew findings on jellyfish revealed
New research by two academics at the UK’s University of Swansea revealed jellyfish are not as lifeless as they seem and can actually “actively swim” against strong ocean currents.
