World Fishing News – Page 535
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NewsNIWA looks at fish nursery hotspots
In order to provide detailed information on New Zealand’s largest harbour and its fishery hotspots, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is carrying out studies on subtidal seagrass meadows in the southern Kaipara Harbour.
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Senate introduces seafood traceability bill
US Senator Mark Begich has been applauded by Oceana for introducing the Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood (SAFE Seafood) Act.
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NewsMaine lobster fishery MSC certified
During the Boston Seafood Show it was announced that the Maine lobster fishery has achieved MSC certification.
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NewsUS fishing generated $199 billion in 2011
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has released a report that has found that US fishing generated more than $199 billion in sales and supported 1.7 million jobs in the nation’s economy in 2011.
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New app for accessible marine information
A new mobile app has been developed by the iMarine consortium to make marine information instantly accessible.
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NewsMPI “regrets” sea lion deaths
The recent capture of two sea lions near the Auckland Islands is “regrettable”, says Scott Gallacher, deputy director-general of New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
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NewsNFI launches Salmon Council
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has launched the Salmon Council which has been set up to promote all salmon in the US market.
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NewsEcover announces world-first in plastic packaging
Ecological company, Ecover, has unveiled plans to launch an entirely new form of fully sustainable and recyclable plastic incorporating post-consumer recyclables (PCR).
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NewsProtecting coastal biodiversity supports fisheries
Researchers at Swansea University have been studying sensitive coastal habitats in Wales and the UK to see how they provide support for juvenile fish.
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NewsScottish Shellfish Marketing Group appoints new chairman
The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) has appointed Michael Tait as its new chairman.
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NewsNew gel ice pack
Inter Fresh Concepts bv has launched a new Gel Ice Pack that is suitable for use in seafood boxes to maintain a constant low temperature.
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NewsAFOS to show mini defroster SPE
European seafood companies will have the chance to see the new AFOS mini defroster at Seafood Processing Europe in Brussels.
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NewsMyfish project presents first year results
The Myfish project – an EU project that aims to define an operational framework for the implementation of the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) concept in European – has held its second project meeting.
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NewsShark protection under consideration
At the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) this week, governments are considering proposals to offer better protection for three species of sharks as populations are rapidly decreasing worldwide.
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NewsEngland’s under-10’s receive extra quota
England’s under-10 metre and non-sector fleets have received quota donations worth almost £600,000.
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NewsWorld Fishing extends its footprint
World Fishing & Aquaculture has recently added the social media platform Facebook to the various ways in which its content is being distributed.
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NewsLetter to the editor
In response to a recent article published regarding the National Fisheries Institute''s (NFI) criticism of Greenpeace’s annual sustainability survey and ranking of US grocers, ''Carting Away the Oceans'', World Fishing & Aquaculture has received the following letter from Greenpeace USA’s Oceans Campaign Director, John Hocevar.
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NewsScientific evidence backs North Sea cod abundance
According to the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), reports of a huge cod abundance in the North Sea is a direct result of a dramatic decline in fishing effort and the introduction of conservation initiatives by the Scottish fishing fleet.
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NewsMexico FMC appoints new executive director
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (FMC) has appointed Doug Gregory as its new executive director.
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NewsNew generation of multibeam sonars from WASSP
Multibeam sonar manufacturer WASSP Ltd has announced details of the company’s latest range of multibeam sonar’s, now for all commercial applications.
