World Fishing News – Page 364
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NewsMexican shrimp fishery achieves Fair Trade certification
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has announced that a Mexican shrimp fishery involved in a long-term improvement project (FIP) is now eligible for Fair Trade USA (FTUSA)’s capture fisheries standard.
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NewsCalifornia crab pot clean-up
Rather than remain idle in a closed season, crab fishermen in California have been hauling in a different catch: lost crab gear.
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WWF: Electronic monitoring vital for discard ban success
WFF has launched a new report highlighting the benefits of electronic monitoring using a combination of onboard cameras and sensors.
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NewsClimatic cycle drives stocks of critical fish
The challenges of setting catch limits has in part been overcome by a new study shedding light on the breeding patterns of Atlantic menhaden, a tiny but critical fish.
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NewsMSC celebrates 20,000 products
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is celebrating the launch of the 20,000th MSC labelled product, a paella for German discount supermarket, Netto.
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NewsEC urged to maintain pressure on Thailand
A letter has been sent to EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella which urges the Commission to maintain pressure on Thailand to build upon positive reforms that have recently been made to its fishing industry, to address the problems that facilitate both IUU fishing and human rights abuses.
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NewsSAIC enters into new collaboration with Nofima
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has entered into a new collaboration with Norwegian research institute, Nofima.
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NewsLawsuit filed against NOAA’s new aquaculture regulations
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed a lawsuit challenging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) new federal regulations, which permit industrial aquaculture offshore in US federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico for the first time.
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NewsYoung’s launches gluten free fish fingers
Young’s Seafood has launched brand new gluten free fish fingers which are set to attract new shoppers to fish fingers and take ‘Gluten Free’ to mainstream consumers.
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NewsNew trawler for Havfisk
Trawler company Havfisk has ordered a stern trawler from shipbuilder Vard at a value of approximately NOK325m (US$40m).
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Concern over dead fish in Fiji and Vanuatu
There is growing concern over recent reports of dead fish strewn along Fiji’s Coral Coast.
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NewsNew FAO recipe book promotes nutritional value of fish
FAO has published a new recipe book to encourage people to appreciate the nutritional values of fish.
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Ireland launches scheme to support non-EEA crew members
Ireland has launched an initiative aimed at improving working conditions for non-European Economic Area (EEA) crew members in specified parts of the Irish commercial sea-fishing fleet.
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Alaska administrative order to save state $1.3m
Alaska Governor Bill Walker has signed an Administrative Order which transfers administrative and research functions of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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NewsNew patrol vessels for the Philippines
The Philippine Government has ordered two 50m multi-mission monohull patrol vessels to combat illegal fishing.
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Japan and FFA agree on fisheries cooperation
Japan and members of the Forum Fisheries Agency have agreed to sustain targeted cooperation in the fisheries sector within the Pacific Islands region.
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NewsJensen Maritime completes fishing vessel conversion
Jensen Maritime was recently selected to provide engineering services including structural and mechanical work for the conversion of a 170-foot long, 40-foot wide, fishing vessel for Global Seas and Patti Marine Enterprises Inc.
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Nofima to research free trade agreements
Researchers from Nofima are studying free trade agreements to see how they affect the competitiveness of Norwegian salmon.
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NewsJohn Deere introduces Tier 3 marine engine lineup
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced that it meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations with a complete lineup of diesel engines from 74 to 559kW (99 to 750hp).
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NewsIndustry upskilling a success in Wales
A series of specialist seafood skills workshops are running across Wales this month, aimed at fishermen, processors and fishmongers who want to upskill and learn how to add value to their product.
