marine fish farm News
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Indonesia, FAO to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture cooperation
Indonesia and FAO will strengthen cooperation in the field of marine affairs, fisheries and aquaculture under an agreement signed here today. The three-year Memorandum of Agreement, which sets up a framework for future joint activities in those sectors, was signed by Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sharif C. Sutardjo and by FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva, ...
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Rethinking Fish Farming to Offset Its Public Health and Environmental Risks
As government agencies recommend greater consumption of seafood for its health benefits, a new analysis led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future urges medical and public health professionals to consider the environmental and health impact of seafood sourcing, particularly aquaculture, or the farming of fish, shellfish and crustaceans. The paper appears in the July ...
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What are the impacts of fish-farming on marine ecosystems?
New EU-supported research in the Mediterranean Sea has assessed the impact of fish-farming on seafloor ecosystems. Results indicate that impacts are only apparent in habitats with no vegetation, but the researchers suggest that habitats with vegetation seagrass could be masking the effects. The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56 1 aims to achieve good environmental status of the EU's ...
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The future of fish farming and marine fisheries for a growing population
Fish farms, and other forms of aquaculture, are seen as a potential solution to meeting increasing global demand for seafood. However, according to recent research, they must reduce their reliance on wild fish for animal feed if current production levels from both aquaculture and wild fisheries are to be maintained. As the world’s population heads towards the 9.3 billion mark, predicted ...
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AC-ROV 100 Completes Fish Farm Inspection
“Holdfast Marine Ltd. completed our net and mooring inspections with their AC-ROV 100 micro ROV in April 2016. Andrew Watters of Holdfast Marine was very flexible when arranging survey times to suit our operations. He was mindful of weather and tides so as to maximise survey time and minimise downtime” said Matthew Zietz of Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd who went on the say that ...
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The hidden cost of Salmon Farming
While salmon is now an affordable staple in most supermarkets it wasn’t that long ago that fresh salmon was reserved for special occasions and celebrations. With the growth of salmon farming, it is now available everywhere at very reasonable prices. As the financial cost has dropped over the years the environmental cost is now becoming of great concern. Salmon has come down in price due ...
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The Hidden Cost of Salmon Farming
While salmon is now an affordable staple in most supermarkets it wasn’t that long ago that fresh salmon was reserved for special occasions and celebrations. With the growth of salmon farming, it is now available everywhere at very reasonable prices. As the financial cost has dropped over the years the environmental cost is now becoming of great concern. Salmon has come down in price due ...
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Commission welcomes Parliament`s adoption of Maritime Spatial Planning legislation
The European Parliament today endorsed a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning which should help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea, ensuring they are as efficient and sustainable as possible. In coastal and maritime areas, many activities compete for the same space and resources: fishing grounds, aquaculture farms, marine protected ...
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