World Fishing News – Page 571
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Canadian Îles-de-la-Madeleine lobster fishery enters MSC full assessment
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine lobster (Homarus americanus) baited trap fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the east coast of Canada has entered into full assessment in the MSC’s certification program.
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NewsLaky Zervudachi Seafood Champion finalist
Laky Zervudachi, group sustainability director of Direct Seafoods, has been selected as a finalist in the Seafood Champion Awards 2012.
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NewsNew seafood newsletter for NFI members
The US National Fisheries Institute (NFI) says it is working to keep the foodservice community “hooked” on seafood.
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Simrad to hold fishery acoustics training course in Chile in October
Simrad and MAREC have answered requests from South American customers by holding a six day fishery acoustics training course in Chile from 1-6 October 2012.
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NewsCommission decides on quota deductions
The European Commission has announced deductions from 2012 fishing quotas of the Member States that exceeded their quotas in 2011.
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Drew Marine acquires Chemring Marine
Marine solutions services specialist Drew Marine has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Chemring Marine.
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Seafood information lacking in US
Oceana has released findings that show that seafood traceability lags in comparison to practices in the beef and produce industries.
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NewsExmouth Mussels awarded MSC certificate
The Exmouth Mussel Company has been granted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
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New Zealand squid fishery decision reflects new research
New Zealand’s Primary Industries Minister David Carter says updated scientific research has played a key part in his decision on management measures for the Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery.
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News£300,000 boost for employment
Fishermen from the South West of England will now be able to access new marine training opportunities in the region.
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NewsPort to develop better fishing facilities
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has held a preparatory meeting with stakeholders including local fishermen – part of the plan to progress its redevelopment.
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Beam announces new satellite piracy solutions
Beam Communications Pty Ltd has announced two new satellite piracy solutions for secure communication onboard a vessel.
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WeatherNet version 3 released by OCENS
OCENS has introduced version 3 of its WeatherNet Weather-on-Demand service.
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NewsImproving safety in the fishing industry
With regards to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s latest annual report, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is concerned that efforts to improve safety appear not to have been recognised.
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NewsNew TCS385 trawl sonar from WESMAR
WESMAR introduces its newest trawl sonar, the TCS385, this month.
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NewsSustainable fish on Olympic menu
During the Olympic and Paralympic games, it is estimated that 82 tonnes of seafood will be served, and organisers have chosen to only use sustainable fish, showing it can be affordable, achievable and delicious.
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NewsFourth Mexican fishery MSC certified
Lobsters from the small-scale, artisanal fishery within the Sian Ka’an and Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserves, in the Mexican portion of the Mesoamerican Reef, have been MSC certified.
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NewsIHN virus found at Mainstream Canada farm
Last week the IHN virus was detected after routine monitoring at one of Mainstream Canada''s Tofino-area farms.
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NewsNew research reveals the taste of fish
Geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol occur naturally in lakes and watercourses, but excessive concentrations of these two substances can give fish a ‘muddy’ taste.
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Spring Bay blue mussels confirmed Friend of the Sea
Spring Bay Seafoods, producer of Australian Blue Mussels, has once again passed its Friend of the Sea renewal audit with a high score.
