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  • Don Staniford
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    Court finds activist claims to be malicious

    2012-10-08T13:07:00Z

    The Supreme Court of British Columbia has come to a decision in the defamation trial brought by Mainstream Canada against an anti-salmon farm activist, believing Mr Don Staniford’s claims to be defamatory.

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    Oleosea Omega-3 supplement Friend of the Sea

    2012-10-05T06:00:00Z

    Swiss company Oleosea''s VitalSea omega-3 supplements have obtained from Friend of the Sea sustainability certification.

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    WASSP reaches 500th milestone

    2012-10-04T14:13:00Z

    Multibeam sonar manufacturer WASSP Ltd (part of the ENL Group) has reached a milestone by shipping its 500th multibeam sonar system.

  • The Simrad PX MultiSensor
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    PX MultiSensor for a variety of sensing functions

    2012-10-04T13:39:00Z

    Simrad has launched its most sophisticated trawl sensors to date – the Simrad PX MultiSensor, which comes in two versions; Down & Side and Down & Front.

  • Electronic fishing with MARELEC’s HV1
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    Hovercran helps reduce bycatch

    2012-10-04T11:51:00Z

    In cooperation with the Belgian Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), MARELEC has successfully designed and installed its HV1 ‘Hovercran’ electronic fishing gear on multiple shrimp beam trawlers.

  • The new gloabl partnership will aim to understand the role of aquaculture in food security. Photo: FAO/Adek Berry
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    Aquaculture project to fight hunger

    2012-10-04T11:25:00Z

    The European Union (EU) has launched an international initiative to better understand the role of aquaculture in food security in developing countries.

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    Maria Damanaki visits Czech Republic

    2012-10-04T11:17:00Z

    Today and tomorrow Commissioner Maria Damanaki will visit the Czech Republic to meet the Czech Minister of Agriculture, Petr Bendl, along with leading representatives of Czech Republic authorities and scientists.

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    First Australasian salmon farms certified

    2012-10-04T11:00:00Z

    Two Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Ltd. salmon farms located in the Mackenzie Basin area near Twizel, New Zealand, have been Best Aquaculture Practices certified – the fist in Australasia.

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    Automatic killing and bleeding trials show promise

    2012-10-04T10:57:00Z

    Trials carried out by Nofima in 2011 and 2012 to test Australian slaughtering technology (which is currently utilised in Norwegian salmon aquaculture) on fishing vessels have produced extremely promising results.

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    New kit to simplify maintenance and reduce costs

    2012-10-03T15:56:00Z

    SKF has introduced the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit, which includes everything that is needed to carry out reliable, simplified condition monitoring onboard ships and enables ship operators to take a first step towards condition-based maintenance.

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    Cummins engine for ‘Patriot’

    2012-10-03T14:35:00Z

    Oregon fisherman Mike Pettis will be adding another boat to his fishing fleet when it is delivered in the early spring of 2013.

  • PT Contained Energy Indonesia’s contained energy solar powered cold storage system
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    Solar powered cold storage for remote communities

    2012-10-03T14:03:00Z

    PT Contained Energy Indonesia has developed and successfully deployed stand-alone, off-grid, 100% solar-powered cold storage facilities, designed for use in remote communities.

  • The 'Cape Flattery' has now been renamed by its new owner US Seafoods
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    US research vessel sold to fishing company

    2012-10-03T13:05:00Z

    Tanadgusix Corporation’s (TDX) flag research vessel, ‘Cape Flattery’ has been sold by broker Marcon International Inc, to Seattle based fishing company, US Seafoods.

  • The project aims to efficiently calculate the total biomass of fish in offshore farms
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    Project to estimate biomass in fish farms

    2012-10-03T11:39:00Z

    A project to efficiently calculate the total biomass of fish in offshore farms has completed its first stage.

  • Laky Zervudachi believes the new Certified Sustainable Range of wild and farmed seafood products will prove an invaluable go-to tool for UK chefs, restaurants and caterers looking to source certified sustainable seafood
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    Direct Seafoods launches Certified Sustainable Range

    2012-10-03T11:33:00Z

    Direct Seafoods is launching its new Certified Sustainable Range of products this month.

  • A warmer and less-oxygenated ocean could make it more difficult for bigger fish to get enough oxygen, which means smaller fish. ©Wolcott Henry 2005/Marine Photobank
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    Warmer oceans could mean smaller fish

    2012-10-03T11:27:00Z

    A new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia has found that changes in ocean and climate systems could lead to smaller fish.

  • 11 British Columbia companies will be receiving investment worth $1.25 million. Credit: Mainstream Canada
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    BC invests in aquaculture

    2012-10-03T11:12:00Z

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be investing in 11 British Columbia companies to encourage sustainable and innovative aquaculture projects in the province.

  • TrackWell's VMS
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    UK authorities choose TrackWell VMS

    2012-10-02T19:18:00Z

    Icelandic company TrackWell has been awarded the United Kingdom Fisheries Authorities’ contract for the provision of the UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS).

  • Russian Sea is planning to invest up to 5 billion rubles (USD$150m)
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    Billions invested in Russian fish farming

    2012-10-02T16:55:00Z

    Russian Sea, Russia’s largest fish producer and processor, is planning a significant increase in volumes of fish hatchery in Russia in the coming years

  • The HK 28/18 freezer
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    Automation brings benefits

    2012-10-02T16:31:00Z

    Plate freezer company Dybvad Stål Industri (DSI) has reported that the demand for plate freezers with automatic filling and/or unloading equipment has rocketed this year.