World Fishing News – Page 466
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U.S. West Coast groundfish certified
The U.S. West Coast limited entry groundfish trawl fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification – and has been described by the MSC as the most diverse and complex fishery ever to enter assessment.
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NewsIcelandic Fisheries Awards 2014 – call for entries
Last chance to enter - the deadline for entries for the Icelandic Fisheries Awards 2014 is 1 July, don''t miss out!
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NewsTaiwan lifts fisheries output
Work recently has been completed remodelling three fishing ports as part of the initial phase of the government Fisheries Agency’s programme to improve public perception of Taiwan’s important fishing industry.
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Seafood industry provides support
Local, international seafood companies and their service suppliers are doing their bit to help families in need in Massachusetts, USA.
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Seafood industry under threat
The seafood industry is under threat as climate change and ocean acidification issues worsen, according to a new report.
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NewsPortugal bans trawling
A decree has been issued by the Portuguese government, which bans all deep-sea fishing in an area spanning 2,280,000 square kilometres, to promote sustainable fisheries and the conservation of deep-sea ecosystems
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‘Best Choice’ barramundi
Australis Aquaculture’s offshore barramundi farm in Vietnam has received a Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program ‘Best Choice’ ‘green’ rating for sustainability.
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NewsSeabird behaviour influenced by fishing vessels
Scientists have found that fishing vessels have a far bigger ecological footprint than previously thought.
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FoS certification for Krill meal producer
Chile’s Antarctic Sea Fisheries krill meal made from Antarctic krill has achieved Friend of the Sea (FoS) certification.
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NewsHerring trawl and seine fishery certified
Icelandic companies Samherji hf and Síldarvinnslan hf have achieved Marine Stewardship Council Certification for their Norwegian spring-spawning herring and Icelandic summer-spawning herring fisheries.
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NewsNOAA study helps protect right whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) policy of lower ship speeds in protected areas in the North Atlantic is paying off, protecting critically endangered right whales from ship collisions, according to a new study.
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NewsSamba orders Damen workboat
Damen Shipyards Group has received an order for a Multi Cat 2712 from Norwegian owner Samba AS.
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NewsRussia to increase aquaculture production
The Russian government plans to increase the domestic production of aquaculture to 300,000 tonnes by 2020 and also plans to attract investors to the industry, reports Eugene Gerden.
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NewsSea lice breakthrough
Scottish aquaculture company Landcatch has announced that salmon eggs with improved resistance to sea lice will be made available for sale later this year.
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NewsEMS continues to take its toll
Early mortality syndrome (EMS) continues to take its toll on the shrimp farming industry, but advanced knowledge is leading to improved practices and better control of the disease.
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Havfisk CEO resigns
Olav Holst-Dyrnes has resigned as chief executive officer of Havfisk ASA, to take over as CEO of Norwegian furniture group Ekornes ASA.
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NewsPingtan orders 25 new fishing vessels
China based fishing company, Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd., has recently ordered 25 newly-built fishing vessels as a continuation of its fleet replacement plan.
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NewsNew EPIRB launched for better safety at sea
A new EPIRB has been launched by Norway’s Hansen Protection, which makes it easier to locate people in distress at sea.
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NewsSatellite tracking devices for Ecuadorian fishing fleet
A regional pilot project in Ecuador will outfit the Ecuadorian artisanal fishing fleet with life-saving satellite tracking and emergency notification devices.
