fishing industry News
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Collaborative partnership for farming and fishing health and safety tender
Grain industry participants are advised of a call for tender by the Collaborative Partnership for Farming and Fishing Health and Safety. The goal of the Partnership is to improve the health and safety of workers and their families in the farming and fishing industries across Australia. The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) is seeking a research provider to undertake a ...
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Weda in the Fish farming industry
Weda has entered the Fish Farming Industry with some installations in on-land fish farming tanks. So far in Norway and Spain and discussions are made with farms in other countries. We visited the Aquanor exhibition in Trondheim, Norway recently and were impressed by the technological development within this industry. Based on comments by exhibitors at the show It seems like the market for ...
By Weda AB
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Weda In the Fish Farming Industry
Weda has entered the Fish Farming Industry with some installations in on-land fish farming tanks. So far in Norway and Spain and discussions are made with farms in other countries. We visited the Aquanor exhibition in Trondheim, Norway recently and were impressed by the technological development within this industry. Based on comments by exhibitors at the show It seems like the market for ...
By Weda AB
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Weda on the fish market - Aquaculture
Our representative, Acquabenessere Srl., is presenting Weda´s full range of underwater cleaners at the AQUAFARM PORDENONE trade exhibition February 19-20. The land based fish farming industry is a rapidly growing market worldwide. The need for bottom cleaning of the fish tanks has opened up a new market for Weda cleaners of various sizes and specifications. We wish Giacomo and Serena of ...
By Weda AB
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Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay prawns get the MSC blue tick
Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay prawns receive MSC certification for sustainable fishing The region is home to turtles, whale sharks and migratory seabirds The first fisheries to be certified through WA’s AUS$14.5 million project More than 50% of wild-caught prawns in Australia are MSC certified sustainable Western Australia’s Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay prawn fisheries have ...
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Launch of Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund Brings Support for Industry
OTTAWA, ON – The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) would like to thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard for their work in launching the $62.5 million Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF), as was announced today. Access to this ...
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USSEC Plans New Location For Fy16 Offshore Marine Fish Cage Culture Study Tour:Malta And Italy
In May, USSEC visited and investigated the offshore marine fish cage aquaculture industry in Malta to evaluate whether it would be a suitable replacement for the recently cancelled (due to ongoing security concerns) team tour to the offshore industry in Izmir, Turkey. USSEC Aquaculture Program Lead Technical Consultant – SEA Lukas Manomaitis worked with a local expert, Dr. Carmelo Agius, ...
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Cross-border Irish mussels limber up with MSC label
The blue mussel sectors in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland supported by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development NI, and the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine have been MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. Subject to chain of custody traceability certification, mussels from the fishery are now eligible to bear the MSC’s blue ecolabel. In ...
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Is Farming Salmon Bad for the Environment?
A huge question of today, in the fish farming industry, is whether farming salmon is having a negative impact on the environment and if so, what can be the solution? What are lice? A parasite, which lives by attaching itself to a fish and eating its blood and skin Salmon farming at a cost? Lice in salmon farming are costing the industry in excess of £1 billion globally with £300 ...
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Is Farming Salmon Bad for the Environment?
A huge question of today, in the fish farming industry, is whether farming salmon is having a negative impact on the environment and if so, what can be the solution? What are lice? A parasite, which lives by attaching itself to a fish and eating its blood and skin Salmon farming at a cost? Lice in salmon farming are costing the industry in excess of £1 billion globally with £300 ...
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New Ocean Action Agenda Echoes Canadian Fish and Seafood Industry`s Vision for Sustainable, Ocean-Led Economy
OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to support the new Ocean Action Agenda released by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel). Their mission of building a sustainable ocean economy balancing effective protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity is in alignment ...
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Improving fisheries and aquaculture sector Turkey
The twinning project aims to contribute to the improvement of the performance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Turkey. Its goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry that ensures a fair standard of living for fishing communities, but recognises the impact of human activity on all components of the ecosystem. As such the project team will work in line with the EU Common Market ...
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Improving fisheries and aquaculture sector Turkey
The twinning project aims to contribute to the improvement of the performance of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Turkey. Its goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry that ensures a fair standard of living for fishing communities, but recognises the impact of human activity on all components of the ecosystem. As such the project team will work in line with the EU Common Market ...
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Government Support for Fish and Seafood Industry Will Help Feed Canadians
OTTAWA, ON – The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) would like to thank the Prime Minister, the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard for their commitment today to provide $62.5 million in support for the Canadian fish and seafood industry. As an essential service filling grocery store shelves ...
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Take the Pledge to Stand with Canada`s Fish and Seafood Community for the Future of Sustainable Seafood Development
OTTAWA, ON: Seafood is major jobs, low carbon, food security and sustainable Blue Economy opportunity for Canada. As the federal government continues consultations to develop its national Blue Economy Strategy, the fish and seafood industry is looking for Canadians who believe seafood is part of the future of economic growth for our country. The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the ...
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COVID-19: Fish and Seafood Classified as Essential Services
OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) would like to commend the federal government for their collaborative hard work to support the fish and seafood sector, especially in light of today’s recognition of the Canadian fish and seafood industries as essential services as announced by the latest COVID-19 guidance. “Our ...
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New Video Series of Canadian Seafood Leaders Expresses Vision for Canada`s Blue Economy
OTTAWA, ON: Canada’s commitment to developing a Blue Economy strategy means many things: it’s an opportunity to revitalize our rural and coastal communities; to enhance our dedication to sustainability, research and science; and to capture the potential of the world’s longest coastline and unmatched freshwater resources. But it also creates opportunities for real Canadians ...
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Aquaculture and Aquaponics Highlight of March Workshop
On March 10, the Ohio Aquaculture Association (OAA) will host an aquaponics workshop in Columbus. A variety of topics will be covered during the sessions, including aspects of fish and plant management, water quality, and marketing. “The goal of the workshop is to educate those interested in establishing and expanding their aquaponic businesses,” said Matthew Smith, Ohio State ...
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Ohio State Aquaculture Research Program Looking to Recruit New or Beginning Fish Farmers
An innovative program offered by the Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is looking to recruit, mentor and grow a new crop of fish farmers. The Ohio Center for Aquaculture Research and Development at the Ohio State University South Centers is offering 25 new and beginning fish farmers a hands-on approach to aquaculture and the business of fish ...
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Russia partially withdraws sanctions against imported broodstock
The Russian Economic Development Ministry has published a draft bill proposing to withdraw African Clarius catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under the 2014 food embargo. If approved, in theory, the bill could help other fish farms to battle for foreign broodstock. Russia completely banned the import of broodstock among other food and agricultural products on Aug. 7, 2014. The goal was to limit ...
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