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INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Fishermen have radically cut the amount of fish they discard following the success of the UK Government’s ‘Catch Quota’ trials, Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon has announced.

10th April 2012

UK trial dramatically reduces discards

10th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The economic value of Scottish salmon farming leapt to an all-time high last year as confidence in the sector continues to grow, according to a new report.

10th April 2012

Leap in salmon value to Scottish economy

10th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The total value of Australian farm and fisheries food production increased by 17% in 2010-11, a new government publication has revealed.

10th April 2012

Australian food sector dishes up results

10th April 2012

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

An £8 million contract to build a major new smolt facility for Marine Harvest has been awarded to the infrastructure, support services and construction group Robertson.

10th April 2012

Robertson nets Marine Harvest contract

10th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Oceana has applauded the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for approving new regulations for the Atlantic scallop fishery that requires modified fishing gear where endangered sea turtles are present.

10th April 2012

Oceana applauds requirement of turtle deflector dredges in Atlantic fishery

10th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Patagonian scallop fishery, within the Argentine Economic Exclusive Zone, has been re-certified to the MSC standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries.

10th April 2012

Patagonian scallops earn re-certification

10th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The bad weather on Wednesday 4 April resulted in three fishing boats getting into difficulty and requiring RNLI assistance.

6th April 2012

Fishing boats give RNLI a demanding day

6th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Seafood Rømø East Jutland and Isefjord blue shell mussel dredge fishery in Denmark has been awarded MSC certification.

6th April 2012

Another mussel fishery gets certified

6th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Israeli scientists are currently searching for a renewable energy source that doesn’t endanger natural habitats, biodiversity, or human food sources.

5th April 2012

Could seaweed be the future of biofuel?

5th April 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Three Danish mussel-harvesting vessels have successfully completed the assessment process for MSC certification.

5th April 2012

Royal Frysk mussels obtain MSC ecolabel

5th April 2012