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Matt Rand, director of the Pew Environment Group’s Global Shark Conservation Campaign, issued the following statement in response to the United Nations General Assembly address by Johnson Toribiong, president of the Pacific…

30th September 2009

First international shark sanctuary announced

30th September 2009

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KLM has confirmed the continuation of a sustainable fish sourcing policy for its onboard meals. The decision follows the success of a pilot project the airline carried out last year, where KLM…

30th September 2009

KLM continues sustainable fish policy

30th September 2009

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The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) suffers from systemic failures and must be overhauled, according to a new report from an independent think tank. The interim report of the Inquiry into Future Fisheries…

30th September 2009

Common Fisheries Policy suffers systematic failures

30th September 2009

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Dr Jake Rice (Canada) received the ICES Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of sustained, outstanding performance, exceptional contributions, and leadership. This Award is the highest expression of recognition and appreciation for contributions…

30th September 2009

Scientist Jake Rice receives ICES award

30th September 2009

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The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has announced that the Government of Canada is launching its program of support for the Atlantic lobster industry.

30th September 2009

Canada takes action with lobster sustainability program

30th September 2009

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The latest UK Sea Fisheries Statistics were published last week by the Marine and Fisheries Agency.

30th September 2009

UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2008 published

30th September 2009

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The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) implemented no new measures to control cod bycatch, despite bycatch levels on the southern Grand Banks reaching more than twice the target levels, says WWF.

30th September 2009

WWF: NAFO implemented no new measures

30th September 2009

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The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is following through on a commitment to develop common best practices and facilitate global research to mitigate the impact of capturing non-target marine life, bycatch, in…

30th September 2009

Efforts begin to research and reduce bycatch in tuna fisheries

30th September 2009

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The Danish Fishing Equipment Group has invited a number of experts to the Blue Ocean - Green Fishing conference to be held on 7 October, at the DanFISH exhibition in Aalborg.

30th September 2009

Danish fishing industry fights for the environment

30th September 2009

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The Commission has said that it is broadly satisfied with the progress achieved in the annual meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, which took place in Bergen, Norway, from 21 to…

30th September 2009

Commission welcomes NAFO agreement on conservation measures

30th September 2009

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Seafish, the UK seafood authority, has announced that the UK National Scallop Development Group has launched a competition to encourage new and innovative ideas for a scallop dredge that is commercially efficient…

30th September 2009

New scallop gear competition

30th September 2009

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Seafish, the UK seafood authority, has announced the first skipper to renew his Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) certificate. Ayrshire skipper Ian Wightman was the first fisherman to join the Responsible Fishing Scheme…

30th September 2009

Seafish announces first RFS renewal

30th September 2009

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The Sustainable Ocean Summit, organised by the World Ocean Council (WOC) will be held in Belfast, UK 15-17 June, 2010. The event promises to catalyze the growing interest among ocean businesses for…

30th September 2009

Sustainable Ocean Summit set for June 2010

30th September 2009

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The naming and dedication to service of the Canadian Coast Guards newest science research vessel CCGS Kelso was recently announced. The ceremony was held at the Canadian Centre of Inland Waters, where…

22nd September 2009

Canadian Coast Guard commissions new science research vessel

22nd September 2009

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A Shetland firm developing world-leading cultivation techniques to supply the finest quality mussels to leading restaurants and major supermarkets has received a prestigious prize.

22nd September 2009

Blueshell Mussels win award

22nd September 2009

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Young’s is this month introducing the UK market’s first microwaveable version of the fish finger, designed to make fish fingers more accessible and appealing to fish finger fans.

22nd September 2009

The UKs first microwavable fish finger

22nd September 2009

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The eastern Channel cod fishery - ICES area V11d – will remain closed to under-10m fishing vessels for the rest of 2009, the UKs Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA) has announced.

22nd September 2009

Eastern Channel cod fishery remains closed for 2009

22nd September 2009

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The Ministry of Fisheries has released information on the status of 117 of the 628 stocks managed under New Zealand’s Quota Management System. This information results from stock assessment research undertaken during…

22nd September 2009

New update for status of New Zealand’s fish stocks

22nd September 2009

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New Zealand Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley last week released Fisheries 2030, a goal and plan of action for future management of the country’s fisheries. The goal is: New Zealanders maximising benefits from…

22nd September 2009

NZ fisheries 2030 goal and action plan released

22nd September 2009

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The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group has underlined to Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham MSP the importance of the farmed shellfish sector to the Scottish economy during a visit to its processing facility in…

22nd September 2009

Scottish Shellfish highlights importance of farmed shellfish sector

22nd September 2009