World Fishing News – Page 876
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SFF warning over cod control plans
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has told Fisheries Minister Ross Finnie that catching opportunities for haddock and langoustine (Nephrops) must not be compromised by the introduction of increased effort controls for cod for next year.
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Commission evaluates Common Organisation of the Markets in fisheries and aquaculture products
On 29 September the European Commission presented a report to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of the Common Organisation of the Markets (COM) in fisheries and aquaculture products.
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Commission calls for effective international action against destructive deep sea fishing practices
On 4 and 5 October, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York will discuss what action might be taken to prohibit destructive fishing practices on the high seas.
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EP recommends keeping present regulations on shark fins, speaks out for a three-year TAC plan for plaice and sole, and seeks to improve situation in sector
The European Parliament voted three reports on fisheries issues on the 28 September. The first one asks the Commission to maintain the present ratio of shark fins to bodies on board vessels, the second argues for a 3-year TAC system for plaice and sole, and the third suggests ways to ...
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MSC announces 100% consistency with UN guidelines
The Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) environmental certification and eco-labelling scheme is the first in the world to be fully consistent with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) ‘Guidelines for the Eco-labelling of Fish and Fishery Products from Marine Capture Fisheries’.
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Sustainable sea fisheries
The first ever action plan for Scotland''s fishing industry has been drawn up by representatives of all the key interests in the sector, including industry and environmental leaders.
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Scottish fishing income increases
The value of fish catches landed into Scottish ports increased by 14 per cent last year according to new figures published 20 September.
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Commission proposes to introduce definition of driftnets in three regulations
The European Commission, on 19 September, adopted a proposal to amend three Regulations that relate to the use of drift nets by introducing a definition of these nets.
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Whole Foods Market® brings back Patagonian toothfish
Whole Foods Market and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are pleased to announce that the supermarket is the world''s first retailer to offer Patagonian toothfish, commonly known as Chilean sea bass, from an Antarctic fishery that has been certified to the MSC''s environmental standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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Commission sets out guiding principles for proposals on fishing possibilities for 2007
On 15 September, the European Commission adopted a Communication outlining the principles which it intends to follow when setting annual fishing opportunities for 2007. As usual, these proposals will be based on the most recent scientific advice when it becomes available in October.
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Seafish launches £1,000,000 seafood Industry Project Fund
Seafish are pleased to announce the establishment of a new Industry Project Fund for the seafood industry. Available to all sectors of the industry, the fund will finance bursaries for students, provide grant assistance for innovative ideas, give funding for projects managed or conducted by Seafish and supply collaborative R&D ...
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MEPs discuss how to save bluefin tuna
With bluefin tuna stocks falling in the Mediterranean, fishermen and environmentalists are worried about the future of the species. A public hearing by the Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament heard from scientific experts, environmental activists and industry representatives about the situation in the region. All parties agreed that urgent ...
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Greenpeace claim 30% of cod in the Baltic Sea stolen by pirates
At least a third of the cod caught and landed in the Baltic is stolen, and pirate fishing is making the recovery of certain populations impossible, according to a new report by Greenpeace.
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Salmon exports are increasing in both volume and value
According to the Norwegian Seafood Export Council, salmon exports totalled 1.4 BNOK in August, which is 386 MNOK more than during the same month last year. The volume (in round weight) increased by % to 42,000 tonnes, a record for the month of August.
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Record growth for Norwegian seafood exports
According to recent figures from Norwegian Seafood Export Council, seafood exports increased by 3.2 BNOK from January through August.
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NOAA scientists use new device to improve salmon research
NOAA Fisheries scientists are using a gentler and more efficient way to capture salmon at sea for tagging and release — a live box.
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2007 Baltic fish quotas
On 5 September, the European Commission tabled a proposal on fishing possibilities and associated conditions for a number of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for 2007.
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Law change to help prevent illegal fishing
New powers to help tackle illegal fishing in Scotland come into force from 1 September.
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North Sea Stock Survey submitted
The 2006 North Sea Stock Survey (NSSS) report, which has been compiled at the NAFC Marine Centre, has been submitted to the ICES Working Group on the Assessment of Demersal Stocks in the North Sea and Skagerrak (WGNSSK).
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NewsNor-Fishing catches optimistic mood
Nor-Fishing 2006, held in Trondheim from 8 to 11 August, was blessed with good weather, a large number of visitors and a mood of optimism generated by another successful year for the industry.
