Source & Author: BBC Diners in restaurants in the Belgian capital may be in for a surprise after a report found 30% of fish is being substituted with cheaper alternatives.
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3 Nov
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3 Nov
2015
2015
Source & Author: Oceana DNA analysis conducted by Oceana shows widespread consumer deceit, including EU institutions’ canteens in which 38% of seafood tested was mislabeled. Bluefin tuna, sole and cod are substituted by species up to 40% cheaper.
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2 Nov
2015
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Source: SeafoodSource.com Author: Jason Holland With the exception of those companies taking part in it, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is not good for business. Initial consequences are felt by the seafood industry: it quickly depletes fish stocks, reduces the potential for honest fishermen to make a living and undermines management and conservation efforts. It […]
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29 Oct
2015
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Source & Author: European Commission Short animated video about the importance of fisheries for food security, health and growth in developing countries, highlighting the commitment of the EU with 3rd countries to help promote sustainable management of seafood resources and inclusive opportunities for trade and growth.
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23 Oct
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Source & Author: World Fishing & Agriculture A ‘one-stop shop’ has been launched to help combat the illegal fishing trade.
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22 Oct
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Source: Debates.eu Author: Debate.EU The inaugural debate will feature New York Times investigative journalist Ian Urbina, discussing the upcoming decision by the The European Commission on Thailand’s IUU(illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) fishing status.
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21 Oct
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Source: EJF Author: Sebastian Buschmann, Environmental Justice Foundation What would you say is the common denominator between Thailand and Papua New Guinea?
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20 Oct
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Source: The Parliament Author: Lasse Gustavsson, Oceana in Europe MEPs must help end the current lack of transparency, accountability and sustainability in EU external fisheries rules, argues Lasse Gustavsson.
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6 Oct
2015
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Source & Author: EJF, Oceana, Pew, WWF MAIN CONCLUSIONS OF THE EVENT – This meeting was held under the Chatham House rule. The following document has been drafted to preserve the identity of participants and the principle of non-attribution.
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1 Oct
2015
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Source: EurActic.com Author: Georgi Gotev The European Commission issued yellow cards to Comoros and Taiwan on Thursday (1 October) , as they risk being identified as uncooperative in the fight against illegal fishing.
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