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It has been agreed to include 22 additional shark and ray species in the Memorandum of Understanding on the Convention of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MoU).

26th February 2016

Progress made on the conservation of migratory sharks

26th February 2016

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Rather than remain idle in a closed season, crab fishermen in California have been hauling in a different catch: lost crab gear.

25th February 2016

California crab pot clean-up

25th February 2016

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WFF has launched a new report highlighting the benefits of electronic monitoring using a combination of onboard cameras and sensors.

24th February 2016

WWF: Electronic monitoring vital for discard ban success

24th February 2016

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The challenges of setting catch limits has in part been overcome by a new study shedding light on the breeding patterns of Atlantic menhaden, a tiny but critical fish.

24th February 2016

Climatic cycle drives stocks of critical fish

24th February 2016

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A letter has been sent to EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella which urges the Commission to maintain pressure on Thailand to build upon positive reforms that have recently been made to its fishing…

23rd February 2016

EC urged to maintain pressure on Thailand

23rd February 2016

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The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has entered into a new collaboration with Norwegian research institute, Nofima.

23rd February 2016

SAIC enters into new collaboration with Nofima

23rd February 2016

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Young’s Seafood has launched brand new gluten free fish fingers which are set to attract new shoppers to fish fingers and take ‘Gluten Free’ to mainstream consumers.

23rd February 2016

Young’s launches gluten free fish fingers

23rd February 2016

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There is growing concern over recent reports of dead fish strewn along Fiji’s Coral Coast.

19th February 2016

Concern over dead fish in Fiji and Vanuatu

19th February 2016

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Ireland has launched an initiative aimed at improving working conditions for non-European Economic Area (EEA) crew members in specified parts of the Irish commercial sea-fishing fleet.

18th February 2016

Ireland launches scheme to support non-EEA crew members

18th February 2016

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Alaska Governor Bill Walker has signed an Administrative Order which transfers administrative and research functions of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

18th February 2016

Alaska administrative order to save state $1.3m

18th February 2016

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A series of specialist seafood skills workshops are running across Wales this month, aimed at fishermen, processors and fishmongers who want to upskill and learn how to add value to their product.

17th February 2016

Industry upskilling a success in Wales

17th February 2016

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WWF and the Marine Stewardship Council have launched Project Medfish to net more secure livelihoods for Mediterranean fishing communities and fisheries.

17th February 2016

Project Medfish launched

17th February 2016

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The Irish Sea Fisheries Board, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), has announced plans for a Sea Survival Training Centre at its National Fisheries College in Greencastle, Co. Donegal.

17th February 2016

New plans for Irish Sea Survival Training Centre

17th February 2016

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A study into why fish eat the eggs of their own offspring has shown that personality might be a factor.

16th February 2016

‘Active’ fish more likely to eat their own eggs

16th February 2016

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A proposal on the sustainable management of external fishing fleets has been presented to the agriculture and fisheries sections of the Council of the European Union.

15th February 2016

New proposal on fishing authorisation discussed

15th February 2016

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A Spanish octopus fishery has become the first octopus fishery in the world to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

11th February 2016

World’s first octopus fishery certified

11th February 2016

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The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has warned skippers about the dangers of fishing near Total’s gas pipelines in Yell Sound.

11th February 2016

SFA warns of the dangers of fishing near gas pipelines

11th February 2016

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Conservation organisation Oceana has expressed disappointment as a seminar organised by the European Commission and the Mediterranean Advisory Council (MEDAC) to discuss the state of fish stocks in the Mediterranean ends with…

11th February 2016

Oceana disappointed by lack of EU action

11th February 2016

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The Shark By-Watch UK 2 project has released a new report drawing on the expertise from across the industry, the retail supply chain, science and NGOs.

10th February 2016

Research priorities identified to avoid bycatch

10th February 2016

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The UK launch event for the €243 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) was held in Poole on 8 February.

10th February 2016

EMFF launched in the UK

10th February 2016