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Friday 20 June 2008: Seafish
Catching and aquaculture
Seafish disappointed by Lyme Bay closure
Seafish, the Sea Fish Industry Authority, expressed its disappointment with the government's decision to close the Lyme Bay fishing area.
Lyme Bay to close to fishing
Fishermen have been dealt a "devastating blow" by the closure of one of the most lucrative fisheries around the Westcountry coastline.
Lyme Bay to get protection from fishing techniques
Damaging types of fishing will be banned in part of a bay to protect sea life, the Government announced yesterday.
England's coral garden is saved
The decision to protect Lyme Bay from damaging fishing activities is significant.
Fishermen need protecting too
Our marine environment is a precious resource with a number of conflicting pressures upon it.
Seafish economics researchers take to the road
The Seafish fleet economic survey gets under way this week with a team of researchers travelling the length and breadth of the country in their quest to interview as many fishermen as possible.
Fishing needs priority zones
Seafish urged the government to consider the needs of the fishing industry at a select committee meeting on the Marine Bill last week including the designation of priority zones to safeguard catching
- Fishing News 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Safety courses given funding boost
Funding of £250,000 to help fishermen attend safety training courses, coordinated by Seafish, was announced this week by Shipping Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
- Fishing News 20 June 2008 (no web version)
Norway: Farming and fishing reel from high fuel prices
Some Norwegian fishermen have said say they can't afford to take their boats out anymore, and now the state's subsidized farmers are saying they are also being affected.
Fuel prices soar and fishermen wonder if they should put boats out to sea
The fishing industry in Poole has been been hit by fuel prices.
- BBC One Southampton 19 June 2008
Wind farm plans on show
Controversial plans for a giant offshore wind farm near some of Britain's richest shell-and white-fishing grounds have been shown to the public recently.
Jo Borg to meet Italian, French fishermen
EU Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg will meet a delegation of blue fin tuna fishermen in Brussels on Monday morning, sources said yesterday.
Fishermen 'cautious' over EU package
The Federation of Irish Fishermen has given a cautious welcome to the emergency measures announced yesterday to aid the EU fishing industry, but warned the proposal has not yet been agreed and does not provide for extra expenditure FIF says is vital to implement emergency aid.
Euro parliament "shows solidarity" with fishermen
SNP president and MEP Ian Hudghton and Liberal Democrat MEP Elspeth Attwooll have welcomed a resolution adopted today in the European Parliament calling for solidarity with fishermen at a time of rising fuel costs.
New EU funded project to address European policy issues
Profet policy, a new EU-funded project released in 2006, is to organise nine transnational workshops, over two years, covering policy issues within the aquaculture and fisheries sector throughout Europe.
No fuel, no peace: Japanese squid fleet shuts down
Thousands of Japanese squid fishing boats halted operations Wednesday to protest skyrocketing fuel costs.
- Intrafish 19 June 2008 (subscription only)
The crab broker living the 'deadliest' life; tourists can take crab-catching adventure
A crab boat captain who gained fame on the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" series and fortune in the Bering Sea is attracting a steady stream of fans who can watch him haul in crab pots from the relatively calmer waters of southeast Alaska.
- Intrafish 19 June 2008 (subscription only)
Killer ray netted in UK seas
A stingray that kills with a huge electric shock has been found off a British coast.
Whole Foods: New farmed fish standards coming soon
U.S natural foods retailer Whole Foods said this week it would roll out its new buying standards for farmed seafood next month as part of its work to improve its sustainable seafood sourcing policy.
- Intrafish 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Railgen on record
Basking Sharks are commonly seen around the waters of Arran, though it seems like the Isle of Man gets more attention in the sharky world.
Life is an ancient anchovy
Scientists believe they have rebuilt the genetic code for the origin of man - from an anchovy.
MEP welcomes Commission's emergency measures
A new package of EU emergency measures to help fishermen facing ruin, due to soaring fuel prices has been welcomed by Scottish Euro MP and fisheries spokesman, Struan Stevenson. But the UK must back the moves, he said.
Standing up for Scotland's fishing industry
The importance of fishing to our local economy needs little emphasis.
Richard Lochhead ‘disappointed' by lack of budget
Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead has expressed his disappointment that the UK Government has no budget available at this time to support fishing fleets across Scotland crippled by soaring fuel prices.
Skipper of UK's biggest fish boat in 87mph charge
The skipper of Britain's biggest fishing boat withdrew a guilty plea for speeding at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday.
- Press & Journal 19 June 2008 (no web version)
Villagers to tackle years of decline
People in a former west coast fishing community are getting behind plans to reverse years of decline in their village.
Marine planning concerns voiced
The Scottish Government has been rapped by the oil and gas industry for refusing to agree to a single statement on marine conservation.
- Press & Journal 19 June 2008 (no web version)
Fears for fulmars after breeding survey shows huge drop in numbers
A count of seabirds nesting at a beauty spot on a north estate has revealed that numbers have fallen by around 60% in the last decade.
Industries' joint plea to chancellor over crisis
Chancellor Alistair Darling was last night urged to take six steps to ease the burden of escalating fuel costs on farmers, fishermen and road hauliers - and to meet the leaders of three sectors.
- Press & Journal 19 June 2008 (no web version)
Consultation on future of the fishing industry
A Scottish Government consultation on the future of the fishing industry will be held at the Waterside Inn Hotel at Peterhead tomorrow (Friday).
Campaign mounted to control seabed
Local authorities, MPs and MSPs in the north are to rally in pushing the Crown Estate Commission (CEC) into handing over control of the seabed to Scotland.
- Press & Journal 19 June 2008 (no web version)
Islanders fear for their communities as fuel costs rocket
Fragile island communities claim they are veering towards bankruptcy and extinction as a result of crippling rises in fuel prices.
IoM insulated box deal for fishermen
The Isle of Man fisheries department (DAFF) is encouraging fishermen to use insulated fish boxes to ensure boats land top quality catches.
- Fishing News, 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Illegal fishing in Arctic waters
Alaska pollock, a species increasingly being promoted in the UK as an alternative to cod, is at threat from illegal fishing says a report by leading green group WWF.
- Fishing News, 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Oyster farmer gets all-clear to trade
A Northumberland oyster farmer has been given the allclear to resume sales after being forced to stop due to poisonous algae being found in local shellfish.
Fury at judge's 'drugs and fishermen' remark
Fishing leaders have condemned a judge after he freed a Cornish trawlerman who sold heroin because he could "understand fishermen resorting to drink and drugs".
David Muirhead gets an MBE
Falmouth fisherman David Muirhead (58) was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Honours List "for his tireless work in supporting Comish inshore fishermen," said a member of Cornwall Sea Fisheries Committee which Mr Muirhead chairs.
- Fishing News, 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Production set to double at Marine Farms
Norwegian aquaculture company Marine Farms has signed a preliminary agreement for a NOK240m multi-currency credit facility with DnB NOR Bank.
Peterhead surges ahead
Tonnage and value of fish landed at Peterhead is running well ahead of last year according to statistics issued by Peterhead Port Authority
Iceland fish values fall as attack on 'greens' grows
The value of fish catches landed in Iceland has fallen by a worrying 13.5 per cent during the first quarter of 2008.
Processing and imports
NZ's seafood factories fishing for overseas workers
Fishing factories in the Nelson region have been battling a labour shortage for some time now, and have asked the New Zealand Government to approve migrant workers to fill the gap, claims The Press.
Many UK seafood firms on the brink of collapse
More than one-third of UK seafood companies are on the brink of financial meltdown, according to a new report from analyst Plimsoll.
Price inflation souring retailer-processor relationships
Price inflation is forcing retailers to lean even harder on seafood processors to cut costs -- pushing some to brink of snapping.
- Intrafish 19 June 2008 (subscription only)
Malaysia suspends seafood exports to EU to avoid ban
Malaysia said it has suspended seafood exports to the European Union to avoid being banned for allegedly failing to meet European health standards.
Freshcatch plan rejected by councillors
Plans for a controversial extension to a Peterhead fish factory have been thrown out by Buchan councifiors after one objector described the proposal as "visual vandalism".
Retail and foodservice
Loch Fyne Oysters purchase nets it vital base in south-east England
Loch Fyne Oysters has ended an 18-month search for a base in the south of England with the purchase of Surrey-based Simson's Fisheries.
Lochhead cooks up plan to improve Scotland's health
Ambitious moves were unveiled yesterday to instill a greater pride in Scottish produce - and to use food to help boost the nation's health.
Are these the field of dreams?
Scallops from the Hebrides could be part of the future of Scotland's food industry.
· The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.2353711.0.are_these_the_field_of_dreams.php
Sainsbury's feels the difference in eating habits
Supermarket customers have started "shopping like chefs" - buying upmarket cuts of meat and fish but trading down to low-priced basics for such ingredients as rice, pasta and flour.
Eat, think & be merry
People can be quite nervous about trying fish, but they should try different types of fish and get information about new ways of cooking it.
A fish out of water
George Walker picked up his pension earlier this year. But the experienced fishmonger quickly realised that he wasn't cut out for retirement.
That's a fishy way to behave, Mr Prescott
John Prescott is such a good customer at his local chippie that he doesn't have to queue.
- Daily Record 20 June 2008 (no web version)
Perfect place for delights of summer food festival
Meldon Park Summer Food Festival, which takes place next weekend on June 28 and 29, is a food festival with a difference.
Consumer and environmental Issues
Defiant Iceland plows ahead with own eco-label
Iceland will continue to seek its own seafood eco-label, having once again rejected calls to embrace already existing options.
- Intrafish 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Norwegian fisheries minister embraces 'climate traceability'
Norwegian Minister of Fisheries Helga Pedersen has thrown her weight behind the idea of "climate traceability," a combination of food miles and carbon emissions that would allow consumers to grasp the impact of seafood products on the global climate.
- Intrafish 20 June 2008 (subscription only)
Greenpeace takes negative road
Greenpeace would have been better served by actively engaging U.S. retailers about their seafood sustainability policies before releasing a report ranking 20 of the largest chains, an industry consultant says.
- Intrafish 19 June 2008 (subscription only)
Red light, green light
The reaction to Greenpeace's new report exposes a rift within the environmental community about what kinds of fish are and aren't sustainable.
- Intrafish 19 June 2008 (subscription only)
Please note: this is a review of media coverage relating to the seafood industry and does not necessarily represent the views of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). This media review is published three times weekly on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For further information on any of the articles referenced please contact:
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