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Commerce Dept - NOAA Seek Public Comments on Draft National Aquaculture Policies
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Published: March 22, 2011
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The Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are seeking public comment on two complementary draft national aquaculture policies that support sustainable marine aquaculture in the United States.
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Commerce Dept., NOAA Release Draft National Aquaculture Policies
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Published: February 15, 2011
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On February 9, 2011, the Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released complementary draft national aquaculture policies. The public is invited to comment on both draft policies for the next 60 days.
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Officials, Marine Harvest Discuss Irish Aquaculture Expansion
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Published: January 24, 2011
Updated: January 24, 2011
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The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD and Minister of State, Sean Connick TD, met recently with the CEO of Marine Harvest, one of the world's biggest seafood companies, which has extensive investment in the aquaculture industry right along the western seaboard of Ireland, to discuss the potential for significant expansion of the industry in Ireland.
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Canadian Groups Oppose Genetically Engineered Salmon
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Published: December 13, 2010
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According to a coalition of fisheries and oceans conservation, environmental and social justice groups, Environment Canada refuses to confirm or deny if the department has already started a risk assessment to approve genetically engineered (GE) salmon egg production on Prince Edward Island.
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Scottish Salmon Farming – Industry Research Report
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Published: December 11, 2010
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Entitled 'Scottish Salmon Farming – Industry Research Report', the survey highlights the creation of 234 new jobs, £29.5million capital investment and £296 million expenditure on suppliers and services, as well as an extremely positive economic mood in the inaugural Salmon Business Confidence Survey.
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Maryland Re-Opens Aquaculture Financing Loan Program to New Applicants
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Published: December 9, 2010
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Maryland has announced that Maryland's new shellfish aquaculture financing program will be accepting a second round of applications between January 2 and January 31, 2011. The program received 16 applications totaling more than $1.3 million during the first round, which closed on November 30.
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Virginia to Create New Shellfish Farming Zones
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Published: December 9, 2010
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In January, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission is expected to approve the creation of 15 new Aquaculture Opportunity Zones.
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Hawaii State Land Board Grants 35 Year Lease for First Deep Ocean Aquaculture Site in United States
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Published: November 9, 2010
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The Board of Land and Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii has granted an application from Hawaii Oceanic Technology, Inc. (http://www.hioceanictech.com) for a 35 year lease on the company’s deep open ocean aquaculture site.
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Senator Snowe Urges FDA to Halt Review Process for Genetically Engineered Salmon
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Published: November 3, 2010
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On October 26, 2010, Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt its approval process for genetically engineered Atlantic Salmon produced by AquaBounty Technologies.
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Center for Food Safety Claims That FDA Withheld Critical GM Salmon Opinions
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Published: November 1, 2010
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A Center for Food Safety (CFS) press release argues that in recent hearings on transgenic fish, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) knowingly withheld a Federal Biological Opinion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prohibiting the use of transgenic salmon in open-water net pens pursuant to the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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