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NewsPart 2: Overfishing? Not quite
It is common knowledge that pollution in the sea directly or indirectly affects fish and other marine organisms.
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NewsHigh hopes
It’s just four months until the introduction of Europe’s new Common Fisheries Policy. But how close are fishermen to getting the wholesale reform that they urgently need?
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NewsCretel now offers a total turnkey processing solution
During the past 40 years, Belgian food processing equipment manufacturer Cretel has built a deserved reputation for producing skinning machines for a wide range of fish. However, it is becoming actively involved in completely equipping new processing plants.
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Scotland to stamp out illegal cockling
Following concerns raised by residents in the Solway area over illegal cockle picking, Scotland’s fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead has called a meeting of public bodies.
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NewsIrish Sea herring catch increased
Northern Ireland’s fisheries minister, Michelle O’Neill MLA, has announced that a deal has been secured with the European Commission for an in-year increase to the catch of Irish Sea herring.
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Canadian Îles-de-la-Madeleine lobster fishery enters MSC full assessment
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine lobster (Homarus americanus) baited trap fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the east coast of Canada has entered into full assessment in the MSC’s certification program.
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NewsLaky Zervudachi Seafood Champion finalist
Laky Zervudachi, group sustainability director of Direct Seafoods, has been selected as a finalist in the Seafood Champion Awards 2012.
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NewsNew seafood newsletter for NFI members
The US National Fisheries Institute (NFI) says it is working to keep the foodservice community “hooked” on seafood.
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Simrad to hold fishery acoustics training course in Chile in October
Simrad and MAREC have answered requests from South American customers by holding a six day fishery acoustics training course in Chile from 1-6 October 2012.
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NewsCommission decides on quota deductions
The European Commission has announced deductions from 2012 fishing quotas of the Member States that exceeded their quotas in 2011.
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Drew Marine acquires Chemring Marine
Marine solutions services specialist Drew Marine has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Chemring Marine.
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Seafood information lacking in US
Oceana has released findings that show that seafood traceability lags in comparison to practices in the beef and produce industries.
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NewsExmouth Mussels awarded MSC certificate
The Exmouth Mussel Company has been granted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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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.
