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Tuesday 24 April 2012

Gareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Extreme Green risks Ross Sea own goal (opinion)
New Zealand Herald | 24 Apr 2012
There is a debate raging between fishing and marine protection in the Ross Sea region. Last week we took care of the myths purported by the green-necks, this week we will turn to three of the serious proposals for marine protection.

FORSE: Putting the Ross Sea situation in perspective (opinion)
New Zealand Herald | 24 Apr 2012
We'd like to put the Ross Sea in perspective for Dr. Morgan and the readers of the NZ Herald.

Southern Ocean | Conservation | Fisheries

Peter Young: Protecting Happy Feet's home (opinion)
New Zealand Herald | 24 Apr 2012
I took an interest in the Antarctic toothfish Fishery six years ago after going down to the Ross Sea to film wildlife in the summer of 2007. The issue is a fascinating mix of science, conservation, international politics and business.

Southern Ocean | Conservation | Fisheries

Fish larvae find the reef by orienting: The earlier the better
EurekAlert | 24 Apr 2012
For the first time, a numerical study conducted by the University of Miami incorporates horizontal larval fish navigation skills into realistic 3D flow fields, creating a powerful tool that spells out how larvae use environmental cues to find their way back to the reef after being out on the open ocean. This model can be used for a wide variety of marine species.

Coral | Fish | Research

SCOTTISH SALMON COMPANY EXTENDS ITS PROGRAMME OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
fishupdate.com | 24 Apr 2012
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) is extending its programme of integrated multi-tropic aquaculture (IMTA) to a second site, as the company continues to develop its programme of environmental excellence.

Fisheries

Largest On-Farm Responsible Aquaculture Program Reaches out to Consumers
fishupdate.com | 24 Apr 2012
With more than 2 million tons of certified seafood from aquaculture farms, theGLOBALG.A.P. program offers more products from certified farms than all other aquaculture labels combined.

Fisheries

Scottish Pelagic Industry achieves sustainability award
fishupdate.com | 24 Apr 2012
The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group's (SPSG) West of Scotland herring fishery will be certified as sustainable and well-managed under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) flagship standard at a ceremony in Brussels tomorrow (25 April), underlining the Scottish pelagic sector?s commitment to sustainable harvesting and environmental responsibility.

Atlantic Ocean | Fisheries | Seafood Certification

Ice satellite is 'powerful tool'
BBC | 24 Apr 2012
Europe's Cryosat spacecraft is now watching the ebb and flow of Arctic sea ice with high precision, report scientists.

Arctic Ocean | Remote Sensing | Research | Sea Ice

Fishermen unhappy at marine zone
BBC | 24 Apr 2012
Consultation is under way on plans to protect key marine habitats around Wales, but the proposals have brought criticism from some fishermen.

Atlantic Ocean | Conservation | Fisheries | Marine Protected Area

Preparing for Offshore Drilling in Cuba and the Bahamas
NOAA's National Ocean Service | 24 Apr 2012
As offshore oil drilling activity grows in the Florida Straits and off of the Bahamas, a new study from NOAA in support of the U.S. Coast Guard examines potential threats from future spills. The study focuses on modeling the surface movement of oil in water to determine the likelihood of oil reaching U.S. shores given a spill in this region of the ocean.

Atlantic Ocean | Accidents and Spills | Non-Living Resources | Offshore Resources

Harper Government Commits to the Responsible Protection and Conservation of Canada's Fisheries
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 24 Apr 2012
Ottawa, Ontario - The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, announced that the Harper government will introduce changes to protect the productivity of recreational, commercial and Aboriginal fisheries. This means focusing protection rules on real and significant threats to these fisheries and the habitat that supports them while setting clear standards and guidelines for routine projects.

Fisheries | Governance | Policy

Scientists monitor islands in the Med
Guardian Unlimited | 24 Apr 2012
Some 30 islands, out of the 15,000 or so in the Mediterranean, have been selected to monitor changes affecting this huge area, one of 34 global biodiversity hotspots. France's Coastal Conservation agency (CdL) is behind the project, which involves scientists and conservationists on both sides of the Mediterranean.

Mediterranean Sea | Conservation | Research

Global ocean drifter deployed off of Maui
NOAA | 24 Apr 2012
Earth Day continues on Maui as area students and teachers from Baldwin High School and Kihei Charter School deployed a NOAA ocean drifter today from a Trilogy Excursions vessel that departed from Lahaina Harbor.

Pacific Ocean | Research

Blue crab population booming
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
Data from the 2011-12 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey show that the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population is booming, fueled by a large increase in juvenile crab abundance.

Atlantic Ocean | Fisheries

Over 2,000 scientists urge protection of fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
More than 2,000 scientists from 67 countries have urged Arctic leaders to develop an international fisheries accord that would protect the unregulated waters of the Central Arctic Ocean.

Arctic Ocean | Fisheries | Marine Management | Marine Protected Area

Chile plans to expand marine reserves
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
The Chilean Government has announced its intention to expand the Salas y Gómez marine reserve and to create a smaller reserve in Hanga Roa Bay, the harbor right off the main town and capital of historic Easter Island.

Pacific Ocean | Conservation | Marine Protected Area

Canadian longline swordfish fishery certified
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
The North West Atlantic Canada swordfish pelagic longline fishery has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

Atlantic Ocean | Fisheries | Seafood Certification

French cod and haddock fishery obtains MSC certification
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
After 20 months of assessment, the North-East Arctic cod and haddock fishery becomes the fifth French fishery to be certified to the MSC standard for sustainable fishing.

Arctic Ocean | Fisheries | Seafood Certification

Scottish National Party welcomes strong message on mackerel
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
SNP President Ian Hudghton MEP has welcomed a unanimous vote today (Tuesday) in the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee backing possible EU sanctions against countries embarking on non-sustainable fishing.

Atlantic Ocean | Fisheries | Governance

Faeroes saithe fishery enters assessment
World Fishing | 24 Apr 2012
The Faroe Island saithe fishery has been entered for full assessment for MSC certification by client group JFK/Kosin and Faroe Origin.

Atlantic Ocean | Fisheries | Seafood Certification

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