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News Archive
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Marine fish catch up 6.6% in 2016, Gujarat maintains top position for 4th year
19 May 2017
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India’s total marine fish catch has recorded a slight increase of 6.6 per cent in 2016, with Gujarat remaining at the top position for the fourth consecutive year.
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www.thehindubusinessline.com
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US imposes ban on import of shrimps from Pakistan
19 May 2017
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US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has imposed a ban on the import of shrimps from Pakistan.
According to reports, USFDA authorities claim that the ban was imposed because local Pakistani fishing industry does not ensure installation of turtle excluder devices in the fishing nets.
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www.geo.tv
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MPEDA seeks to boost tilapia aquaculture
19 May 2017
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The Government of India seeks to boost tilapia aquaculture in order to meet the huge demand for the fish in the domestic market and to capture a significant share of about USD 6 billion global export of the fish currently dominated by China.
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www.fis.com
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Fisheries ministers urges MPEDA to strengthen aquaculture in Karnataka
18 May 2017
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KOCHI: Tilapia, the fish commonly known as aquatic chicken for its resemblance to chicken in taste, is the new buzzword in the Indian seafood sector, which is looking to diversify from its over dependence on farmed shrimp.
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Source:
economictimes.indiatimes.com
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State Faces Annual Shortage Of 22,000 MT Of Fish
18 May 2017
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The co-chairman of Meghalaya State Planning Board, John F Kharshiing, who chaired the meeting, said while the demand for fish per annum is 30,000 metric tonnes (MT), production is only 8,000 MT and hence, 22,000 MT of fish is imported, especially from Andhra Pradesh.
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www.theshillongtimes.com
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Fisheries ministers urges MPEDA to strengthen aquaculture in Karnataka
15 May 2017
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Minister of State for Fisheries Pramod Madhwaraj on Sunday urged the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) to concentrate on States such as Karnataka where aquaculture has not developed much.
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www.thehindu.com
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Fiji to ban export of beche-de-mer this monthFisheries authorities in Fiji say they are seeking to impose a seasonal ban on beche-de-mer exports by the end of the month because the resource is on the verge of being wiped out.
10 May 2017
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Beche-de-mer or sea cucumber is considered a delicacy in China and top varieties can sell for more than $US2000 dollars a kilo.
Fiji's new minister of Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau told Koroi Hawkins he has already banned the use of scuba-diving gear for harvesting beche-de-mer but it has done little to slow exports.
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Source:
www.radionz.co.nz
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Aquaculture produces 3.9 million tons fish in Q1
10 May 2017
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Aquaculture produces 3.9 million tons fish in Q1
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Source:
www.thejakartapost.com
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Salmon prices up 51%
04 May 2017
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The average price of Norwegian salmon exports last year was €6.75/kg, up from €4.63/kg in 2015, an increase of 51 percent.
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www.thefishsite.com
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Fish stock promotion programme launched in Dubai
03 May 2017
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General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, the Honorary Chairman of the Protection of Maritime Environment Society launched the first phase of the fish production enhancement programme on Sunday, in the presence of Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman, CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
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Source:
www.emirates247.com
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