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Aquaculture Reform Progressing
NEW ZEALAND - Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley has acknowledged the quality of submissions received on the report of the Aquaculture Technical Advisory Group and said the government's programme of legislative reform for the sector was progressing well.
Rainbow Trout Escape
SCOTLAND - A total of 18,879 trout have escaped from a trout farm in Tayside last month.
Aquaculture Funding Creates Jobs in Atlantic Canada
CANADA - Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), has applauded the success of the Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program (AIMAP).
Marine Harvest and ENGO Reach Agreement
CANADA - Leading aquaculture company, Marine Harvest has reached an understanding with environmental groups in British Columbia.
NAQDA on the Move
SRI LANKA - The National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) has moved its head office to the administrative hub of the country, Pelawatte, Battaramulla.
Export Record in January 2010
NORWAY: Norwegian salmon exports reached a record high in January according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council (NSEC).
Barley Protein Concentrate for Aquaculture Feeds
US - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and Montana Microbial Products (MMP) of Butte, Mont ., have developed a barley protein concentrate that could be fed to trout and other commercially produced fish.
Large Scale Harvesting
NORWAY - The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) advises large scale harvesting of salmon to avoid a "lice crisis".
Effective Fish Health Management
CANADA - The British Columbian Fish Health Programme is effective in monitoring, reporting and governing fish diseases, according to an audit carried out by the British Columbian Ministry of Agriculture and Land (BCMAL).
Aquaculture 2010
US - The triennial Aquaculture 2010 will be held in San Diego, California from 1 - 5 March.
New Regulation to Increase Concessions’ Value
CHILE - The price of concessions are expected to rise when the General Law on Fisheries and Aquaclture becomes law, whether they are indefinite or limited to a 25 year period.
Province Invests in Rural Aquaculture Company
CANADA - A state-of-the-art, aquaculture company in Centre Burlington, near Windsor, is expanding into new markets across Canada and the Northeastern United States with help from the province.
ILDEX Vietnam 2010: Solutions for Sustainable Growth
VIET NAM - ILDEX Vietnam 2010 will offer solutions for sustainable growth in Vietnam. The event take place in Ho Chi Minh City on 25 to 27 March.
Scottish Fishermen Welcome Marine Bill Backing
SCOTLAND - The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has welcomed the backing of the Marine Bill by the Scottish Parliament.
New Era for Scotland's Seas
SCOTLAND - The Marine Bill has been backed by Parliament, 'heralding a new era' for Scotland's seas.
Call to Back Local Council Aquaculture Planning Powers
SCOTLAND - The Highland Council has written to Scottish MSPs seeking their support for the retention of aquaculture planning powers by local authorities.
Brazil Increases Fishing Fleet
BRAZIL - Brazil is increasing security patrols in its waters to protect its fishing zones in a $17 million boost that includes the addition of more vessels and new electronic monitoring equipment.
UK Marine Science Strategy Published
UK - A 15 year strategy to deliver world class marine science which will inform decisions on food and energy security, managing the seas sustainably and climate change was published by the government earlier this week.
Fight To Keep Local Control Of Fish Farms
UK - Shetland’s existing regulatory authority over salmon farming is in danger of being lost when the Marine Bill is debated in the Scottish Parliament today (4 February).
Victory For Clyde Fishermen
SCOTLAND, UK - The Clyde Fishermen’s Association (CFA) has won its three-year battle with the European Commission over an administrative mistake on the number of days that West of Scotland fishing vessels could put to sea in 2007.
Manufacturing And Delivery Of Medicated Feed
EU - Following a suggestion by the EU Standing Committee, European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) introduced in its European Feed Manufacturers' Guide (EFMC) further hygiene provisions for the manufacturing and delivery of medicated feed for food producing animals.
Fish Health And Regulatory Medicine Workshop
US - A free workshop for veterinarians on fish regulatory medicine is scheduled 26-27 April at the Pyle Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Sturgeon Farms Moved As Threat To Safety
CHINA - Sturgeon farmers in the Three Gorges area of China's Yangtze River are dismantling their fish tanks in order to keep navigation channels safe and clear.
Salmon Exports Exceeded US$ 2.2 Billion In 2009
CHILE - The Chilean salmon industry exported US$ 2,209 million in 2009 representing a 19.76 per cent decrease compared with the US$ 2,753 million exported in the previous year.
Transitional Policy For Aquaculture
CANADA - Victoria province has placed a moratorium on issuing new finfish aquaculture licences and will no longer be accepting new applications for shellfish aquaculture, following Tuesday’s British Columbian (BC) Supreme Court ruling.
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New Article - Conservation Strategies for Fish Biodiversity
Fishes exhibit enormous diversity in size, shape,
biology and in the habitats they occupy. The great majority comprises bony
fishes, mainly teleosts. In addition, there are around 800 species of
cartilaginous and 70 of jawless fishes (lampreys and hagfishes). It is believed
that out of 4000 species of vertebrate recognised world over 22000 are fish
species; of which 8411 are fresh water while 11650 are marine.
The
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King Crab 2009
During the current recession of 2009, food selling at retail
has been a good value for consumers with an increase in price of only 1%.
In contrast, food service prices increased 3.5%. Seafood prices were above
these levels and high priced seafood items suffered the most. The
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AN INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO OUR LOW OCEAN STOCKS
Imagine a sustainable supply of Fresh Cod around
the world and being able to afford to eat it, whatever
your income. Well, DIOBAS has found a completely new
way to rear Cod in Freshwater at any location in the
world in a controlled environment, even on the most
unproductive terrain any distance from the sea without
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price. The
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Shrimp Market Report US
- January 2010
The Department of Commerce published the final results of the third administrative review of the antidumping duties on shrimp. While this report was positive for shrimp exporters from India, Ecuador, Viet Nam and China, Thailand was given higher duties. Shrimp importers in the US are now expecting results of the review process of the International Trade Commission, which will begin in January and that could possibly revoke antidumping duties, according to a meeting of the National Fisheries Institute. Full
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Hake Market Report - January 2010
Lower landings of hake in Argentina
Argentinean landings of hake in the first half of 2009 totalled 186 467 tonnes, which represents an 11% fall compared with the same period in 2008. The lower level of landings is a trend observed in all species, hubbsi (-2%), hoki (-29%) and southern hake (-32%), with hubbsi being the main captured species with a 72,5% share in total landings. Taking into consideration landings in the first nine months of 2009, the reduction is lower (-7%), but the fall in hubbsi landings is more significant (-4%). Full
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Fish Meal Market Report
- January 2010
Total fishmeal production in the first quarter of 2009 was 433 000 tonnes, some 25% less than last year. Peruvian production in the first quarter of the year was extremely low. However, the indications are quite favourable for the second quarter of the year, as Peruvian production improved with the introduction of the new fishing quota system. Overall, fishmeal production in 2009 is likely to be in line with 2008 production or only slightly lower.
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Tuna Market Report - January 2010
Strong exports of canned tuna from the Philippines
Filipino canned and preserved tuna is continuing to make inroads in European markets, with half-year customs figures confirming the trend evident from last year. There was a 45% increase in exports from the Philippines in 2009 with a major increase in sales to Germany - up 36%.
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