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James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Pacific Island Fisheries Face Collapse

October 28, 2010

Analysis of:Pacific fisheries face collapse by 2035: study | fis.com

A new report, published by the Noumea-based Secretariat of the Pacific Community warns of a Pacific Ocean fisheries collapse that would be devastating to commercial fisheries in the region and have an impact worldwide.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The New Salmon Run, In the Test Tube

October 21, 2010

Analysis of:FDA refuses to require labeling of genetically modified salmon | info-wars.org

Salmon as a GMO, how does one decide if it is safe to eat, safe for the environment and safe for other salmon. We could listen to the manufacturer, but really they are trying to sell the fish, and much more. How about the FDA, even they retuse to rule on this.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Sobeys And The Seafood Sustainability Issue

October 14, 2010

Analysis of:Sobeys Inc. Commits to Seafood Sustainability: "Fix the Worst First" | www.marketwatch.com

As a great follow up to recent comments on tuna, look what happens, "fix the worst first" appears, what a concept. The sustainability issue in seafood is front and center in many consumers minds. And some of the retailers are indeed paying attention. Sobeys is attempting to solve one of the big questions we all face, who do you trust and believe in of the multitude of certifying agencies, as well as what species needs the most attention.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Blue Fin Tuna, BP's Expanding Environmental Portfolio, And Sustainability

October 13, 2010

Analysis of:NMFS to decide whether to give bluefin endangered status | fis.com

It has yet to be confirmed, but here is another potential "feather" in BP's ever expanding environmental portfolio. The article also adds confusion to the debate. BP certainly did not "over fish" the species, but has it added the final blow?

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Seafood, Overfishing And The Governments That Support It.

September 16, 2010

Analysis of:World pays high price for overfishing, studies say | uk.reuters.com

An interesting look at a different view on overfishing and the continued need for sustainability. The article opens up a potential discussion that focuses on the need for governments' subsidies to be curbed in order to help curtail overfishing. A point of view, backed up by monetary facts, that should help drive industry leaders into the ever growing sustainable dialog.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Worldwide Sustainable Seafood, Is It An Oxymoron

September 7, 2010

Analysis of:Seafood News Environment & Sustainability | www.seafoodsource.com

We see MSC, GAP, WWF, GAA, ASC, NOP, and the list goes on. These are but a few of the certifiers that the industry relies on to get their sustainable message out. How does the Seafood Industry forge ahead with public credibility when the industry cannot come to an agreement on what is sustainable and who, whom or what should be the best group to do so. Not just in the USA but worldwide. I think the Seafood Industry needs a clear, concise and credible voice to the public.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

Gulf Facts About Seafood, as Reported by Our Government, Fact or Fiction

September 3, 2010

Analysis of:Top Democrat Criticizes U.S. Oil Spill Report | online.wsj.com

How can we gauge the health of the Gulf and is effects, short and long term, on the seafood it contains when we can not trust the Government agencies to get out the truth on the spill?

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The Continuing Gulf Seafood Crisis, And It's Not About Oil

August 31, 2010

Analysis of:Minnesota farmer battles Gulf 'dead zone' | www.cnn.com

The seafood industry continues to focus it's attention on the BP spill and its effects on sea life and water quality. But in the short term, we all tend to forget about the dead zone in the Gulf the size of New Jersey.

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The Gulf, BP, And the World's Seafood

August 24, 2010

Analysis of:Top Democrat Criticizes U.S. Oil Spill Report - WSJ.com | online.wsj.com

How can we gauge the health of the Gulf and is effects, short and long term, on the seafood it contains when we can not trust the Government agencies to get out the truth on the spill?

James AliucciCEOThe Global Group

The New Wave; Sustainability, Fisheries And Your Local Supermarket

August 22, 2010

Analysis of:Another US grocery giant demands seafood sustainability | www.fishfarmingxpert.com

There is a movement in the supermarkets, and I do not mean the specials of the week. We are seeing a surprising amount of supermarkets insisting, no, requiring all their seafood now must be from sustainable means. That is from fisheries and aquaculture alike.

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