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MSC defends its programme amid criticism

UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, September 03, 2010
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has responded to the leading fisheries experts who ch...

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European Parliament receives complaint against Pescanova
Spain | 23:20 | The European Parliament have received complaints from the Galician Nationalist Bloc, regarding the construction of an aquaculture facility at Cape Touriñán in Muxía, by the multinational Pescanova. Full Story
Aussie crayfishers worry ban will harm them
Australia | 23:10 | Rock lobster fishers in Tasmania are worried that New Zealand will profit from next month’s fishing ban on rock lobster in South Australia while Aussies go out of business Full Story
Strong concern over mussel shortages in markets
Spain | 22:30 | The Galician mussel market is currently suffering from a serious problem, as the presence of lipophilic toxins in 46 of it's 53 oyster and mussel rafts are forcing closures throughout the region. Full Story
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