World Fishing News – Page 397
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Seafood Excellence Global finalists announced
The finalists for the new Seafood Excellence Global awards competition have been announced.
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$1.2m available for aquaculture research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture in the United States.
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NewsJapan oysters ASC
Five years after the tsunami that devastated the east coast of Japan, the Miyagi Prefecture Fisheries are celebrating a major milestone.
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PNA Vessel Day Scheme to remain
A Pacific island fisheries bloc has unanimously decided to maintain its Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) management system.
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Progress on conserving marine biodiversity
The first step has been taken on developing a legally-binding instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
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MSC fish gets government approval
The UK government’s official healthy eating guidelines now recommend that consumers choose fish from sustainable sources, including Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood.
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NewsSeaspan begin construction on second OFSV
Seaspan Shipyards, Vancouver, has announced the start of construction on its second National Shipbuilding Strategy (NNS) ship.
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NewsFuture bright for Timor-Leste with hatchery opening
A new hatchery has been unveiled in Timor-Lester as a crucial part of its National Aquaculture Development Strategy (2012-2030).
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NewsGlobal ocean fish populations could increase while providing more food
A new study, co-authored by University of Washington researchers, has revealed that most of the world’s wild fisheries could be at healthy levels in just ten years.
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Penalties against illegal fishers welcomed
The Australian Government has congratulated Spanish authorities for taking action against several Spanish nationals and companies involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Southern Ocean.
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NewsLower blood pressure with shrimp shells
The dietary supplement Systolite is expected to be launched onto the UK market this year, with the product being ready for the European market by 2018.
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NewsBrakes offers ASC certified prawns
Brakes, has become the first food service supplier to introduce Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified prawns in the UK.
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NewsOffshore aquaculture project gets green light
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Fisheries has given the green light for Norway’s first development concession enabling Ocean Farming AS, supported by Kongsberg Maritime AS, to build the ''world’s first'' automated exposed aquaculture facility.
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Apprehension of foreign fishing vessel in Aussie waters
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has apprehended a foreign fishing vessel suspected of fishing offences in the Territorial Sea within the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ).
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TU supports government policy
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU) has launched a Pilot Plant with deputy Prime Minster Dr Somkid Jatursripitak.
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NewsNew Aller Aqua factory in Zambia
Aller Aqua has partnered with Yaleo Limited to construct a new fish feed factory in Zambia.
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Next Generation Marine Power
The ‘Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion’ conference will focus on viable solutions for vessels of all sizes at Grand Harbour, Southampton from 26 to 28 April 2016.
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NewsNew Octopus 10 from BlueTraker
The new Octopus 10 from BlueTraker is a touch screen terminal with pre-installed applications for fisheries.
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NewsItalian register not enough in fight against illegal fishing
Oceana welcomes the establishment of an official register of Italian vessels authorised to catch Mediterranean swordfish but warns that much more is needed to secure the recovery of this long overfished stock.
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NewsAquaculture growth in the Faroe Islands
Faroese aquaculture is now growing at a formidable speed and exports may soon surpass those of traditional fisheries.
