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Fishers aware of damage marine litter causes. Commercial fishers are acutely aware of the potential for marine litter to cause lasting damage to their catches and the wider industry, a new study suggests. They also ...
Marel to host future of whitefish processing event. When processing machinery specialist Marel hosts the Whitefish ShowHow in Copenhagen, 25 September, it will showcase the latest in hi-tech processing solutions, and by bringing industry leaders ...
Vietnamese fish sauce entrepreneurs. Farmers in Sam Son city, the north-central province of Thanh Hoa in Vietnam, have become rich by developing traditional fish sauce production and business, reports the Vietnam News Agency. The trade ...
Seafood Scotland Hebridean boost. Seafood Scotland and guests have returned from a successful three-day Scottish Seafood Storytelling Trail across the rural towns and villages of the Outer Hebrides. With MasterChef finalist Dean Banks and two journalists in ...
New study shows extent of marine plastic pollution. A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common from the surface to the seafloor, but they’re also being eaten by animals and incorporated into ...
Seafood champion awards highlight creativity in sector. Diversified Communications and SeaWeb announced last week the winners of the 2019 Seafood Champion Awards, an outstanding group of seafood sustainability leaders who exemplify the creativity and commitment of ...
Heart disease fund supported by Isles fishermen. Fishermen in Shetland north-east Scotland are supporting a new initiative to raise funds for the battle against heart disease. The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) and the Scottish White ...
Skretting commits to insect meal volume from Protix. Insect breeder Protix this week unveiled its state-of-the-art insect production facility in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands. The event was attended by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander among ...
Fish farming misconceptions debunked in new GAA film. The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) is planning to produce a new film on fish farming in South America that aims to debunk the misconceptions surrounding the industry. ...
Proteum signs Seawork contract for OXE Diesel Outboard. UK & Ireland OXE distributor, Proteum, signed its second consecutive contract at Seawork for the OXE Diesel Outboard. An OXE 200 was purchased by a Sussex based ...
Irish bid for circular economy for fishing gear. Members of the Irish fishing sector met with harbour masters, net producers and with representatives from recycling companies and government officials in Cork , Ireland this week ...
Heathrow crowned world’s first sustainable fish airport. Sustain – the alliance for better food and farming – has crowned Heathrow the world’s first Sustainable Fish Airport. The award is the outcome of an airport-wide initiative, involving ...
More space for aquaculture with changes to area planning? A research report from Norwegian research institute Nofima and the NTNU Social Research puts forward new ideas for the future planning of sea areas. For example, ...
ISSF outlines tuna conservation priorities. The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published its position statement in advance of the 23rd Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)in Hyderabad, India, June 17-21. ISSF’s highest priority item for IOTC is ...
US report on new approaches to conserve coral reefs. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) commissioned report from the National Academies has provided expert advice on novel approaches to conserving coral reefs. This week, ...
Thin cod reveal worrying changes in food web in Baltic. The prime predators of the Baltic Sea at the top of the food web are losing weight, according to a new study that links the ...
Thai Union innovation centre opened by Royal Princess. Royal Princess HRH Somdech Phra Kanishthadhiraj Chao Krom Somdech Phra Debaratnarajsuda Sayamboromrajakumari this week presided over the opening ceremony of Thai Union Group PCL’s new Global Innovation ...
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