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New benchmark for American aquaculture

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE American aquaculture industry has been given a� new sustainability benchmark.
The Global Aquaculture Alliance� - or GAA - has become the main aquaculture seafood's standards-setting organisation thanks to the creation of the Best Aquaculture Practices certification logo, set in partnership with� the leading� US distributor� company Foodservice.
This is the second sustainable seafood certification for Foodservice. In April 2008, the company became the first food distributor of sustainable wild-caught seafood certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

Wednesday 11 November 2009 prices at Fraserburgh

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Highlands and islands marine specialist sets sights on Norway

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Highlands and Islands-based marine firm, Gael Force Group, is celebrating the completion of a new 400 tonne feed barge for a fish farm in Norway � the world�s biggest aquaculture market.
Today the barge was towed out into the Moray Firth to being a five-day journey across the North Sea to its new home at Austevoll Melaka AS fish farm located on Austevoll Island near Bergen.

Spain does u-turn on armed trawler guards

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE Spanish government has finally relented and agreed to allow its fishing companies to install armed guards on its trawlers operating in pirate infested waters.

Hundreds turn out to greet new Grimsby trawler

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

GRIMSBY's fishing industry turned out in force at the weekend to welcome a very special guest - the port's first new trawler for almost ten years.

Tuesday 10th November 2009 prices at Fraserburgh

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Innovative �250,000 fisheries scheme to help tackle discards

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The first trial of new selective gears is underway in the North Sea, as Scotland's 'land more, catch less' approach gathers momentum.

The Fraserburgh-registered 'Caspian', a whitefish boat, is one of five vessels taking part. Both whitefish and prawn gears will be used in the trials.

LOCHHEAD COMMENTS ON 'GREEN TO THE CORE' REPORT

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Commenting on the Consumer Focus 'Green to the Core' report, Scottish rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead said: 'While it's encouraging that some UK supermarkets are doing more to make it easier for customers to shop green there is no room for complacency.

DAFF Announces Temporary Closure of Support Schemes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on the Isle of Man today announced that it is temporarily closing the Farm and Horticultural Improvement and Fishing Vessel Financial Assistance Schemes, with immediate effect from noon

SNP MSPs RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT EUROPEAN FISHING NEGOTIATIONS

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SNP MSPs have contributed to today's Scottish parliament debate on the Autumn Fisheries Negotiations raising concerns about cuts to total allowable catch for prawns on the west coast of the Highlands and Islands.

MINISTERS� FOCUS 'MUST BE ON DECEMBER TALKS, NOT CFP REFORM'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Speaking after a Scottish parliament debate on Autumn Fisheries Negotiations, Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesman Liam McArthur MSP said: 'The shortcomings of the Common Fisheries Policy are well-documented.

Young's take healthy fish message to MPs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

UK seafood leader Young's took its top selling Chip Shop battered fish brand to the House of Commons this week - to show MPs the work done in recent years to reformulate it as a healthier product.

Friday 6th November 2009 prices at peterhead

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Researcher finds 'extinct' oysters in Firth of Forth

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A University of Stirling researcher has discovered live oysters in the Firth of Forth, more than 50 years after they were declared extinct in the area, on the east coast of Scotland.

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New benchmark for American aquaculture

Wednesday 11 November 2009 prices at Fraserburgh

Highlands and islands marine specialist sets sights on Norway

Spain does u-turn on armed trawler guards

Hundreds turn out to greet new Grimsby trawler

Tuesday 10th November 2009 prices at Fraserburgh

Innovative �250,000 fisheries scheme to help tackle discards

LOCHHEAD COMMENTS ON 'GREEN TO THE CORE' REPORT

DAFF Announces Temporary Closure of Support Schemes

SNP MSPs RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT EUROPEAN FISHING NEGOTIATIONS

MINISTERS� FOCUS 'MUST BE ON DECEMBER TALKS, NOT CFP REFORM'

Young's take healthy fish message to MPs

Friday 6th November 2009 prices at peterhead

Researcher finds 'extinct' oysters in Firth of Forth