World Fishing News – Page 724
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Devon trawlermen reduce discarded juvenile fish by almost 60%
An innovative partnership between scientists and the Devon beam trawler fleet aimed at helping to protect fish stocks, has led to skippers reducing the amount of juvenile fish discarded overboard by 57 per cent, according to results last week.
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NewsFate of tuna and Pacific fisheries to be decided in Tahiti
Greenpeace and local NGOs yesterday marked the start of the 6th regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) with a traditional Polynesian canoe ceremony and a call for participating countries to take historic steps to protect the world’s largest ocean and its rapidly dwindling tuna stocks.
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Hjaltland Seafarms to receive government funding
Shetland’s largest salmon farming company, Grieg Seafood Hjaltland, has announced that it will benefit from four substantial grant packages to support improving sustainable best farming practices.
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Global FISH Alliance promotes sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices worldwide
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with alliance partners AED and Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden, has announced the Global FISH Alliance, a program that promotes sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture practices.
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McMurdo announces January debut for Kannad Marine brand name
McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group, has announced that following Orolia’s successful completion of the acquisition of Kannad in September and of McMurdo in November, a new strategy has been implemented for both companies which is designed to focus more clearly on the expertise each offers in their ...
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NewsUN General Assembly calls for greater protection of the deep sea
On 4 December the UN General Assembly called upon all high seas fishing nations to intensify their efforts to protect vulnerable deep-sea life in the international waters of the world’s oceans.
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Offshore Mariculture 2010 Chairman confirmed
Arne Fredheim, Director, CREATE (Centre for Research-based Innovation in Aquaculture Technology and Research), Sintef Fisheries and Aquaculture, Trondheim, Norway will Chair the Offshore Mariculture Conference 2010 that will be held from 16-18 June 2010 at the Hilton Imperial Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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MPA Fishing Coalition to be launched early next year
Talks are underway to establish a high-level body to engage with Government on the introduction of marine protected areas in UK waters.
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NewsChanges to fisheries legislation cuts red tape for Commonwealth fishers
New reforms by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) will lead to a more efficient and cost effective fisheries management service for Australia, says the organisation.
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Groups condemn MSC label for Ross Sea toothfish
Scientists and environmental organisations last week criticized the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its proposed certification of Ross Sea Antarctic toothfish. The certification was recommended by UK-based Moody Marine, the organisation chosen by the Ross Sea fishers and accepted by the MSC.
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Better farmed cod
A new “recipe” from Nofima scientists significantly reduces the rate of malformations in farmed cod, resulting in welfare improvements for the fish and financial improvements for the fish farmers, says the organisation.
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NewsNew Commissioner after Joe Borg
Malta’s prime minister has nominated the country’s social policy minister for the next Commission, meaning there will be a new Fisheries Commissioner after Joe Borg.
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NewsEFF in Scotland
A £9.3 million funding package has been announced from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), taking the total level of EFF investment for 2009 to more than £25 million.
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NewsPelagic RAC calls for action
The PRAC is calling for immediate action by the Commission to stop the "irresponsible" behaviour of Iceland and Norway of setting unilateral quotas and putting mackerel and horse mackerel stocks at risk of depletion.
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Dynamic Systems announces release of SIMBA 2010
Dynamic Systems, Inc., a software developer specialising in barcode data collection, has announced the release of SIMBA 2010, which adds features and capability to the Seafood Inventory Management system.
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NewsA flexible and cost-saving system for the fish smoking industry
With its recently developed ProfitLine type PFR, Maurer-Atmos GmbH from Germany claims to have set a new milestone towards state-of-the-art technology.
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NewsAhead of the curve in traceability
With regular news of contaminated food products and widespread recalls, consumers and advocate groups are growing increasingly vocal about the need for greater oversight and protection in the food industry. One critical component in implementing stronger food safety measures lies in traceability.
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NewsMaking customers want to choose seafood in supermarkets
Packaging plays a vital part in the eventual purchase. Credit: Sealed Air CorporationBut what makes a person take that vital first step of picking up the package in the first place? It must catch the eye of the customer and make him or her want to investigate further. And there ...
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NewsAn inspector calls
Moroccan fish histamine scientist Fayssal el Filali (2nd from top left) treats inspectors to the day's catch - cooked before your eyes in Agadir's ancient Souk. Credit: TW:EEC PhotosPeter O’Neill finds the inspectors may be more friend than foe for fishermen and processors. The thought of an unannounced visit by ...
