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Published: Wednesday 25 June 2008: Seafish
Catching and aquaculture
Seafish highlights labelling requirements for XyRex® Prawnfresh
The Food Standards Agency has been reviewing its advice on XyRex® brand products and has concluded that at the present time only potable water may be used to wash fish.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11380/Seafish_highlights_labelling_requirements_for_XyRex%AE_Prawnfresh.html
The one that got away
A resolution calling on the Government to urge the EU to ban a destructive fishing method known as bottom trawling sharply divided opinion at the Women's Institute AGM, resulting in its failure to carry. Seafish presented the winning argument against the resolution.
· WI Life Magazine July August 2008 (no web version)
UK fish and seafood exports up 5.2%
UK total exports of fish and seafood amounted to £1,003.6m in 2007, increasing by 5.2% compared to the previous year, according to the latest figures from market development network Food from Britain.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11391/UK_fish_and_seafood_exports_up_5.2%25.html
Last chance to save the tuna?
Urgent measures to save falling stocks of tuna in the world's second-biggest tuna fishery, the eastern Pacific, must be launched at a key international meeting this week, conservationists are demanding.
· The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/last-chance-to-save-the-tuna-852826.html
With EU aid on the line, UK fishing fleet continues to flail
The European Union Council of Fisheries spent Tuesday debating proposed aid
measures for the continent's fuel-slammed fishing fleet, but the realities of
global economics and the nature of the industry could limit the scope of their
ability to help.
· IntraFish 25 June 2008 (subscription only)
Fuel costs for fishing fleets on agenda
The high price of fuel and its impact on European fishing fleets will be discussed at the EU Fisheries Council in Luxembourg today.
· Press & Journal 24 June 2008 (no web version)
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11396/All_eyes__on_Europe,_but_Shaw__says_no_to_payments_hike.html
Fishing sector faces new shake-up
The fishing industry faces a new round of "significant restructuring" under plans for possible help with crippling fuel costs which won overall support in Luxembourg last night.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/707074
Borg praised for progress on fuel issue
EU Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg has been praised for making "significant progress" in facing up to the fuel cost crisis facing Europe's fishermen.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11384/Borg_praised_for_progress__on_fuel_issue.html
SFF "disappointed" over SNP fuel statement
The Scottish National Party said today that one of the country's leading fishing industry organisations, the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, has thrown its weight behind SNP proposals for the introduction of a fuel duty regulator, which would provide relief for motorists and industry from soaring fuel prices
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11409/SFF__disappointed___over_SNP_fuel__statement.html
European event to highlight fishers' fuel plight
A European Fresh Fish Day should be launched to draw public attention to the fact that fishing vessel owners have no control over the rocketing cost of fuel, European fisheries leaders have agreed.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11401/European_event_to_highlight_fishers'_fuel_plight_.html
EU agree key illegal fishing strategy
European Union fisheries ministers today reached agreement in principle on the European Commission's proposal for a Council Regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Earlier this month, the Commission's proposal received strong endorsement from the European Parliament.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11398/EU____agree___key__illegal__fishing_strategy.html
Scots MEP calls for dedicated fishing zones
Scots Euro MP Struan Stevenson has called for the creation of specially designated zones for fishing as well as the creation of marine protected areas (MPAs) where little or no fishing would be allowed.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11404/Scots_MEP_calls_for_dedicated_fishing_zones_.html
Owner faces families of Harvester's crew
The owner of the Solway Harvester, which sank with the loss of seven lives, sent a boat to dredge the area for clues that a submarine had hit the ill-fated vessel.
· Daily Express 24 June 2008 (no web version)
· Daily Mirror 24 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.2359475.0.solway_search_not_insensitive_says_owner.php
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/705183
· Courier & Advertiser 24 June 2008 (no web version)
Owner's regrets over Solway Harvester tragedy
The owner of a fishing boat that sank with the loss of seven lives told how the tragedy affected him deeply.
· The Times 25 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.2362046.0.solway_harvester_owner_tells_hearing_of_his_regret_over_tragedy.php
· Press and Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/706605
· Daily Mail 25 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Sun 25 June 2008 (no web version)
· Metro London 25 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Scotsman 25 June 2008 (no web version)
· Daily Record http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/06/25/solway-harvester-owner-richard-gidney-tells-of-grief-at-crew-s-death-86908-20619882/
Nightmare scenario if Marine Bill passes
Bob Gotts, co-chairman Fisheries Policy, comments on the draft Marine Bill for consultation.
· Western Morning News http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=247715&command=displayContent&sourceNode=247705&contentPK=20935145&moduleName=InternalSearch&formname=sidebarsearch
Lawyers called by fishermen fighting ban
Laywers have been called in after South Devon's fishing fleet was banned from 60 square miles of Lyme Bay which produces £3million worth of catches every year.
· Herald Express http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=134822&command=displayContent&sourceNode=237837&home=yes&more_nodeId1=134831&contentPK=20919141
Blow for Icelandic cod hopes
Hopes of an increase in Iceland's annual cod quota this year appear to have been dashed.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11385/Blow_for__Icelandic_cod_hopes.html
France in EU row over tuna catch
France has hit back at the European Commission for calling an early halt to industrial fishing of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11392/France_in_EU_row_over_tuna_catch.html
Crisis point for Brixham
With the present fuel crisis, the whole fishing industry, but particularly Brixham, is in dire straits.
· Western Morning News http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=247715&command=displayContent&sourceNode=247705&contentPK=20943913&moduleName=InternalSearch&formname=sidebarsearch
Fishing Vessel Fire Safety Day
A Fire Safety Day is being held in Newlyn on Thursday 3rd July, aimed at Decked Fishing Vessels under 16.5 meters.
· Cornwall Fisheries Resource Centre 24 June 2008 (no web version)
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11400/Fire_safety_event_to_be_held_in_Newlyn.html
Will jellyfish rule the world?
Well, in terms of a straight head count against humans, they already do.
· The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jun/25/climatechange.fishing
Marine mammal unit gets £800,000
St Andrews University has received more than £800,000 additional funding towards providing research on marine mammals on a commercial basis.
· Courier & Advertiser 24 June 2008 (no web version)
Help preserve city's fishing heritage
A search is under way for volunteers to help keep the city's fishing heritage alive.
· Hull Daily Mail 24 June 2008 (no web version)
Fishing families sought for TV programme
BBC2 is looking for family businesses operating in the fishing sector to take part in a television documentary.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11405/Fishing_families_sought_for_TV_programme_.html
Processing and Imports
Change can be an opportunity
The decline of the while-fish industry in Lossiemouth promted a change of direction for Lossie Seafoods to focus on Scottish smoked salmon and export markets, a move which has paid off handsomely.
· Press & Journal 25 June 2008 (no web version)
Retail and foodservice
Friers Quality Award coverage
· Brighton & Hove Leader 19 June 2008
· Fryer and Fast Food 1 June 2008
Super suppers
Fish supper has topped a poll of the 50 best things about Britain, it was revealed yesterday.
· Daily Express http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/49559/Fish-and-chips-The-best-of-British
· Daily Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2186214/Fish-and-chips-voted-no-1-in-the-Best-of-British-poll.html
· Daily Record 24 June 2008 (no web version)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Why herring is so good for you
Herring is just as good for the heart and blood vessels as other fatty fishes.
· Yorkshire Post 25 June 2008 (no web version)
Threat of return to full-scale whaling puts watchdog at risk
Japan has threatened to resume commercial whaling after a suspension of more than 20 years, in a gesture of defiance towards conservationists and anti-whaling governments.
· The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article4199394.ece
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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