World Fishing News – Page 356
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European Commission report on shark finning regulation
The European Commission has adopted a report on the implementation of the EU’s shark finning regulation.
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New PNA CEO
Ludwig Kumoru will take over as chief executive officer of Parties to the Nauru Agreement, replacing outgoing CEO Dr Transform Aqorau.
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NewsWestern Australian fisheries set for MSC assessment
Western Australia’s wild catch abalone fishery, along with the Pilbara and Kimberley trap fisheries, are set to undertake Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) full assessment.
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NewsM&S makes first worldwide RFS commitment
UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that all fishing boats supplying the company will either be certified by the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) by 2021, or will be actively engaged in a time bound plan to achieve RFS certification.
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NewsPole and line yellowfin tuna certificate suspended
The MSC certificate for the yellowfin component of the Maldives pole and line skipjack and yellowfin tuna fishery has been suspended by certifier DNV-GL, effective from 15 April.
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NewsCall for equal treatment in marine activities
Europêche has called for equal treatment following the release of new oil and gas exploratory zones at a time when these very areas are threatened with closure to parts of the European fishing fleet.
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SFP identifies shrimp aquaculture areas in need of improvement
The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has completed its first-ever sector report on shrimp aquaculture in Southeast Asia, identifying geographical areas needing improvement in six different countries.
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NewsAquaculture feed survey
Following the highly regarded annual Global Feed Survey, Alltech has completed a deeper analysis of the growing aquaculture feed sector and the increased finisher feed prices worldwide.
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Green light stops sea turtle deaths
Conservation biologists have found that illuminating fishing nets is a cost-effective means of dramatically reducing the number of sea turtles getting caught and dying unnecessarily.
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Tim Hogan joins BAP
The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) division has expanded its market development team with the addition of Tim Hogan as BAP’s market development manager, representing the west coast of North America.
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NewsArtificial coves installed in waters of Ajman
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched a program to construct 900 artificial coves across UAE coasts to protect the natural fisheries and provide marine life with a safe place for breeding.
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New factory for Iceland
Icelandic company Skaginn, along with its associate companies Frost and Rafeyri, has signed a deal with Eskja on the construction and installation of equipment for a new factory for processing pelagic fish for human consumption in Eskifjörður, Iceland.
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Greenpeace exposes shark finning and human rights abuse
A Greenpeace East Asia investigation has exposed illegal shark finning, labour and human rights abuses in Taiwan’s distant water tuna fisheries.
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NewsDigiCatch monitoring system
DigiCatch from US company SmartCatch is a real-time remotely controllable HD video, lighting and sensor system that gives the user eyes inside the net to virtually see in the dark in order to monitor the trawl.
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NewsChina aiming to improve krill oil production
There will continue to be quality issues with Chinese krill oil, but Chinese producers remain committed to bringing in updated technologies, according to Dimitri Sclabos, CEO of Chilean-based krill consultancy Tharos.
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Marel will exhibit at Seafood Processing Global in Brussels
Marel will exhibit at Seafood Processing Global in Brussels
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NewsCalls for cuts to yellowfin catch
A collective of 389 key businesses, from tuna companies to supermarkets, are joining with WWF to call for better regulation of tuna fishing within the Indian Ocean.
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‘Choke stocks’ could wreak havoc on fishing fleets
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) fears that overcoming the impact of ‘choke stocks’ will be one of the principal challenges facing fisheries managers to ensure the discard ban does not wreak havoc on the viability of the Scottish fishing fleet.
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NewsSea Change Champion Award 2016
World Animal Protection UK has opened nominations for its Sea Change Champion Award 2016 recognising the best practice in tackling ghost fishing gear.
