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Final Note on Seafood Ethics Common Language Group meeting on 10 February 2016

Final note on the Seafood Ethics Common Language Group meeting held at Friends House, London on Wednesday 10 February 2016.

Quick summary of 2014 ICES advice for the seven key pelagic species

Seafish continues to support the fishmeal industry through the provision of news and factual information. This quick summary of the June and October 2014 ICES advice covers blue whiting, capelin, herring, mackerel, Norway pout, sandeel and sprat.

Quick summary of 2015 ICES advice for the seven key pelagic species

Seafish continues to support the fishmeal industry through the provision of news and factual information. This quick summary of the 2015 ICES advice covers blue whiting, capelin, herring, mackerel, Norway pout, sandeel and sprat.

Seafish Responsible Sourcing Guide - Alaska pollock - September 2013

This Responsible Sourcing Guide to Alaska pollock contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to 2013. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given.

Remote Closure of Sea Inlets

Over half of fishing vessel losses are attributed to flooding, mainly due to the failure of pipes and fittings in the engineroom. Often, when flooding is discovered the crew find it impossible to reach and close the sea inlet valves to stop the flow of water and the vessel is lost. John Buchan, a retired engineer from Peterhead, had an innovative idea to enable the remote closure of sea inlet valves and this report describes the development of his ‘Hydraclose’ concept and a demonstration installation on a 25.6m vessel. Companies in Peterhead and Fraserburgh have developed this system and the Scottish Executive has given major support by the provision of a FIFG grant towards the vessel demonstration costs.

Review of Covid-19 impacts on the UK seafood industry: October-December 2020

The third report in a series of reviews on the impacts of Covid-19 on the UK seafood sector. It takes a high-level view of the seafood supply chain exploring the impact on seafood markets, business operations and consumer behaviour.

CONTROL OF SUPERSATURATION IN THE HATCHERY

Supersaturation can occur naturally in high-energy environments e.g. from wave action or dam spillways; or as a result of excess photosynthetic activity. In the aquaculture hatchery, supersaturation can be caused by a sudden increase in temperature e.g. in long pipe runs exposed to the sun, by entrainment of air through leaking joints or pump seals, or by injection of pressurised air at depth.

Trial of acoustic deterrents for prevention of porpoise by-catch (porpoise pingers) Phase 2 and 3 Endurance and Tangle

This study details the practicalities of attachment, deployment and testing of acoustic deterrents (porpoise pingers) within the Celtic sea gill net fishery.

The Frozen Fish Chain

his open learning module deals with the more commonly used freezing processes. This module may be of interest to individuals invoved in the freezing, storage, transport or retaiiling of fish and shellfish. . Available as a printed open learning module for £15 plus P&P. Contact training@Seafish.co.uk or 01472 252302 for more information.

Response to the Consultation on Fisheries Management in Luce Bay SAC

Seafish recognises the requirement to protect the environmental integrity of Luce Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC), but is disappointed that no information was presented to substantiate the distribution and sensitivity of the seabed. The proposed fisheries management options should be considered in consultation with the fishing industry to ensure that they are truly effective and proportionate and to ensure they have an overall positive effect on the environment. The Scottish Government is reminded of the inshore vessel tracking project, run by Seafish and others, which is intended to demonstrate the potential of vessel tracking as a fisheries management tool.

Survey of Existing Good Manufacturing Practice Standards in the Fish Industry

The EU fish quality labelling and monitoring concerted action project brought together industry and scientists to establish common views on the subject. A series of international surveys were carried out as part of the project. The final survey investigated the operation of good manufacturing practice and standards in the fish industry and perceived needs for further standards. This report describes the UK results of that survey.

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