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New distribution deal for Netlon
TDP Ltd has been appointed UK distributor for Netlon Industrial Products, an innovative range of thermoplastic meshes and nets which already has a strong track record in the aquaculture industry.
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US system for MPAs launched
In an effort to conserve critical natural and cultural marine resources, the US Departments of Interior and Commerce are partnering with federal, state and territorial agencies to form a National System of Marine Protected Areas (MPA).
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Ocean Conservancy welcomes shark conservation act introduction
Ocean Conservancy is applauding yesterday''s introduction of the ''Shark Conservation Act of 2009'' by Senator John Kerry. The bill aims to end shark finning in the US.
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EC welcomes EP's support for new control system
The European Commission has welcomed the support provided by the European Parliament to its proposal for a new fisheries control system designed to ensure compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Seafish welcomes new board members
Seafish, the UK authority on seafood, has announced that two new directors joined its board from 14 April for a three-year term.
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Skretting trials reveal fishmeal reduction in salmon grower feeds
Results from a series of salmon feeding trials run by Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) revealed a new low limit for fishmeal in salmon grower feeds.
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Pew congratulates EP for voting to enhance EU fleet control
Uta Bellion, director of the Pew Environment Group’s EU Marine Programme, issued the following statement in response to the European Parliament’s vote this week in favour of stronger control of the EU fleet.
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Ocean Conservancy launches Fishery to Fork
The Ocean Conservancy has launched a new online platform to track the major steps in the progression of wild-caught seafood from the ocean to the consumer - from fishery to fork.
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Louisiana fisheries recovery assessment
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a $15.7 million cooperative research program to monitor the recovery of Louisiana commercial fisheries impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and Gustav and Ike in 2008.
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Breakthrough in tuna aquaculture
International aquaculture history was made when the South Australian Clean Seas Tuna Company, with support from the Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), successfully achieved a high degree of spawning in captive Southern Bluefin Tuna resulting in the production of millions and millions of eggs – a world first.
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NewsNOAA launches Teacher at Sea Program
NOAA has selected California educator Taylor Parker to join scientists aboard the 224-foot research vessel, NOAA ship Oscar Elton Sette, as part of its Teacher at Sea program to bridge science and education.
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Boat display area at Scottish show
Fishing 2009 is to feature a variety of new attractions this year including a boat display area, live cooking events and interactive daily competitions.
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Debate on the future of the CFP
The European Commission has adopted a Green Paper on the future of the EU''s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
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Marel Food Systems at SPE 2009
Marel Food Systems is continuously pushing the envelope in the development of new technologies and processes to improve yields and productivity. The latest products of the company''s commitment to innovation will be on display at stand number 6227/6223 in Hall 4 at Seafood Processing Europe 2009.
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'Roundtable of Ocean Industry Association Leaders' to gather in Belfast
International associations representing a wide variety of ocean industries will meet together in the first ''Roundtable of Ocean Industry Association Leaders'', which is being held as part of the Sustainable Ocean Summit in Belfast, 16-17 June 2009.
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The return of Nisshin Maru
Greenpeace yesterday met the returning Japanese whaling fleet factory ship, the Nisshin Maru, with placards reading “Southern Ocean Whaling: Cover-ups, lies, 1.2 billion yen in taxes”.
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Ports of Scotland 2009 Yearbook
Published annually in December for the past 28 years, Ports of Scotland is a comprehensive reference book for all ports users.
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North Menai Strait mussel fishery enters MSC assessment
The North Menai Strait mussel fishery has entered Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment. If successful, mussels from the fishery will be eligible to bear the blue MSC eco-label marking them as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.
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Royal Star: New era same reliability
The reliable Cummins six-cyliner in-line marine diesel is among the most popular engine on commercial fishing boats from Seattle’s classic long line halibut schooners to Gulf of Mexico Shrimpers.
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Seafish advises importers to start using new health certificates for seafood imports now
The health certificates that have to accompany seafood imported to the European Union are changing.
