World Fishing News – Page 438
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ISSF calls for better tuna monitoring
The International Seafood Sustainability Fund (ISSF) is calling for the use of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) by regional tuna fisheries management organisations and national governments globally.
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NewsCoombe Fisheries’ new facility completed
UK seafood processor Coombe Fisheries has doubled its processing capacity with a brand new £4 million seafood packing, freezing and temperature-controlled storage facility in Barnstaple, North Devon.
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Further action to protect seabirds
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has introduced new seabird protections for scalefish auto longline boats in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery.
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A taste of the sea
Europêche and the Chairman of the Fisheries Committee, Alain Cadec MEP, co-hosted a triumphant Seafood Showcase Cocktail Reception on Wednesday evening, displaying an abundant array of sustainably-caught produce.
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NewsTackling abandoned fishing gear
The charity World Animal Protection has launched a new global initiative to tackle lost and abandoned fishing gear in the oceans, which it says will save the lives of millions of marine animals and create safer, cleaner seas.
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NewsMike Berthet joins GAA board
Mike Berthet of M&J Seafood Ltd. has joined the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s board of directors.
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NewsManagement changes at Icelandic Group
Icelandic Group has announced that Magnús Bjarnason is stepping down as CEO and will be replaced by Board director Árni Geir Pálsson.
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More Northern Ireland fisheries enter assessment
The Northern Ireland Pelagic Sustainability Group (NIPSG) Irish Sea-Atlantic mackerel, west of Scotland herring and North Sea herring fisheries have entered into Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) full assessment.
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NewsExhibition success for Van Beelen
Dutch rope and netting manufacturer Van Beelen, expected the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition to be busy, and the company’s expectations were more than fulfilled.
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Ocean Way trawler incident
The search operation for two missing crewmen of the UK based ‘Ocean Way’ fishing trawler, which ran into problems off the Northumberland coast at the weekend, has been called off.
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NewsRobot vehicles on a fish tracking mission
Three marine ‘robot’ vehicles have been launched from Plymouth, UK, to undertake a fish tracking mission in and around new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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Scottish delegation to China
A delegation of Scottish fish and seafood suppliers are arriving in China today to participate in the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2014 in Qingdao.
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NewsSalmon farm pens performing well
Fish pens at Marine Harvest’s new ‘open-sea’ salmon farm on the Isle of Muck, Scotland, are reported to be performing well.
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NewsSeafish premiere’s processing film
UK industry authority Seafish premiered its new film exploring the multi-billion pound seafood processing industry on 3 November in London to an invited audience from the industry.
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NewsGreenpeace highlights “Monster boats”
Greenpeace has blasted 20 “monster boats” which it says are examples of the most destructive and oversized fishing vessels operating under European flag, ownership or management.
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NewsJohn Deere expands engine lineup
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has introduced new propulsion ratings to its EPA Marine Tier 3 engine offerings.
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NewsSouthern Ocean protection efforts blocked
Global efforts to protect key areas in the Ross Sea and East Antarctica have been blocked by China and Russia, after the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) failed to reach an agreement.
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Woolworths commits to sourcing ASC certified seafood
South African retailer, Woolworths, has pledged to source its farmed seafood from sustainable and responsible operations by 2020.
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NewsDid you miss this year's conference? Download the presentations now!
More than 55 papers and presentations available to download now, including detailed research papers, data and case studies, all in addition to biographies of speakers from key companies in the industry.
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NewsIcelandic cod fishery recertified
The Icelandic cod (Gadus morhua) fisheries have been recertified to the FAO Based Icelandic Responsible Fisheries Management Specification.
