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WWF has welcomed the signing of a declaration, by Ministers from the UK, Denmark, France and Germany, which backs the gradual introduction of discard bans and commits the countries to an ambitious…

6th March 2011

Discards declaration signed by ministers

6th March 2011

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A new comprehensive analysis finds that 75% of the worlds coral reefs are currently threatened by local and global pressures.

6th March 2011

75% of coral reefs under threat

6th March 2011

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PPS has purchased the equipment pool assets along with the customer database from the Administrators of Cool Blue Box.

5th March 2011

PPS focused on Cool Blue customers

5th March 2011

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WWF has published a policy brief entitled ‘Towards the Adoption of Circle Hooks to Reduce Fisheries Bycatch in the Coral Triangle Region’.

4th March 2011

Culimer recognised for green initiatives

4th March 2011

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SEAFOOD

A Greenpeace Japan commissioned poll has found that most Japanese people want seafood to both be sustainably sourced and for fish species to be clearly labeled,.

3rd March 2011

Poll finds Japanese consumers demand sustainable seafood

3rd March 2011

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Brendan Smith, Irish Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, outlined Irelands proposals for dealing with the issue of fish discarding at a joint meeting of European Fisheries Ministers and the European Parliament.

2nd March 2011

Ireland responds to discards issue

2nd March 2011

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Following a meeting in Brussels to discuss the measures that could be taken to deal with fish discards, chaired by EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki, Scotlands Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead said:

2nd March 2011

Fish discards – Scottish response

2nd March 2011

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Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has announced plans for new measures to enhance safety at Kilkeel Harbour and to hold harbour landings charges at current levels.

2nd March 2011

New safety system for Kilkeel Harbour

2nd March 2011

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

US retail giant Costco has officially revised its seafood sustainability policy, a direct result of a Greenpeace campaign to pressure the retailer to remove “red-list” species and address ocean destruction.

2nd March 2011

Costco creates new seafood policy

2nd March 2011

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Commenting on plans to ban fishing discards, which were set out at an EU meeting in Brussels this week, WWF-UK’s Fisheries Policy Officer, Giles Bartlett, said:

1st March 2011

Discard meeting – WWF comment

1st March 2011

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At the first high level meeting on discards, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, said that she is considering banning discards altogether, as part of the CFP reform.

1st March 2011

Damanaki considers banning discards

1st March 2011

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TripleNine has succeeded in securing its first fishmeal order for China since 2001.

1st March 2011

First fishmeal order for China

1st March 2011

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King salmon and coho salmon from the Alaskan Seafood Producers Cooperative (SPC), representing over 575 fishermen and employees, have been certified Friend of the Sea.

1st March 2011

SPC salmon approved by FOS

1st March 2011

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SEAFOOD

Seafood Scotland (SFS) has launched its search to find the ‘Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year 2011’, with a competition aimed at chefs under 23 on 30 June 2011.

1st March 2011

Young seafood chef competition launched

1st March 2011

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The UKs fishermen, backyard inventors, net makers, students and others have today been invited to submit entries for the best new fishing gear to reduce bycatch and discards.

1st March 2011

Smart Gear 2011 launched

1st March 2011

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With the EC expected to unveil proposals tomorrow on banning the practice of discards, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is warning that a ‘step-by-step’ approach is needed to resolve the problem.

28th February 2011

SFF calls for sensible approach to managing discards problem

28th February 2011

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One of Ireland’s largest prawn processors, Rockabill Shellfish Ltd, has recently switched to Prawnfresh Plus as an effective and safe treatment to ensure the production of top quality prawns.

28th February 2011

Irish company chooses Prawnfresh Plus

28th February 2011

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The North Sea and Skagerrak Saithe fishery, jointly managed by the members of the Danish Fishermen’s Producer Organisation (DFPO), has been certified as sustainable by the MSC.

28th February 2011

Danish Saithe fishery MSC certified

28th February 2011

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Whiteleg shrimps (Litopenaeus Vannamei), produced by Sharat Industries Limited have been certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea.

27th February 2011

Sharat Industries whiteleg shrimp earns Friend of the Sea certification

27th February 2011

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The AFMA Commission determined the commercial catch limits for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery on 11 February 2011.

26th February 2011

Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery TACC announced

26th February 2011