 Researchers work toward cheaper algal biodiesel
United States
Scientists have been working on a two-step hydrolysis-solvolysis technique for algal biodiesel production directly from wet algal biomass while eradicating the need for the expensive processes of biomass drying, organic solvent extraction and catalysts.
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 Greenpeace catches Danish vessels fishing illegally
Sweden
Greenpeace Sweden said it has documented “systematic,” “intensive” and “continuous” illegal fishing by Danish vessels within a protected area of the Kattegat that is closed for fishing.
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 Spain commit to renew EU-Morocco agreement
Spain
The head of MARM, Elena Espinosa, has said that the Spanish Government is prepared to do "everything possible" to make sure that the renewal of the fisheries agreement between the EU and Morocco is "not a problem."
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 Spanish fleet left with 14% of quota for bluefin tuna
Spain
Since the beginning of the bluefin tuna fishing season, Spanish vessels have caught the equivilent of 86% of their allocated quota. The quota for bluefin tuna amounted to 2,526 tonnes, almost 40% less than the figure established for 2009.
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