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Revolutionising fishing – the valorisation of waste and by-products
A new EU-funded project is turning waste products from the industry into a series of valuable resources
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UN endorsement for urchin fishery, kelp restoration project
Ocean Green seeking to create a sustainable, circular economy by developing commercially viable products from urchin overpopulations
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Cautiously optimistic outlook for aquaculture in first-half of 2025
Despite uncertainties, the industry is poised for growth in the first-half of 2025, forecasts new RaboResearch report
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EU urged to shift policies to safeguard fishing industry
Call made for a policy framework that facilitates fishers and fishing vessel owners to do what they do best – supply healthy seafood
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Op-Ed: Electronic monitoring revival shows we can still do hard things
ISSF President Susan Jackson says RFMOs are making dramatic strides towards worldwide EMS standards
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South Korea targets becoming world’s top oyster exporter
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries unveils measures to elevate the industry’s production and sales to overtake France and China
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Best year ever for Norwegian seafood exports
Records achieved despite cod quota cuts, farmed salmon production challenges, geopolitical fluctuations and economic turmoil in the global market
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Russia’s seafood industry tightens its belt
Profitability at its lowest level in a decade thanks to a rising fiscal burden, Western sanctions, expensive loans and an unprecedented labour crisis
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New EU Commissioners urged to end fisheries’ fossil fuel subsidies
In an open letter, NGOs ask Hoekstra and Kadis to strengthen ocean resilience and sustainability
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Kate Forbes: Seafood industry success essential to Scotland
Much will depend on the strength of the products, strength of the sector and international connections, says Deputy First Minister
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Seafood – Iceland’s economic keystone
Ahead of the 14th Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition in Reykjavik, WF looks at recent developments that have been further shaping Iceland’s seafood landscape
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Baltic aquaculture – on the European frontline
High energy prices and weakening consumer purchasing power have brought uncertainty to the region’s fish farmers
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Value over volume – new consumption trends in China offer opportunities
Chinese consumers have a positive perception of seafood and the demand for premium products is increasing, finds new Rabobank report
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Solutions suggested to boost Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture
Recommendations on how the region can support local economies and livelihoods feature in a new study
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The world is their oyster: Scientists work on crucial vaccine
A new vaccine to protect Pacific oysters from a deadly virus is being developed in New Zealand
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New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector
Scottish pelagic sector has a vital role to play in ensuring national and global food security, says Richard Williamson
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Iranian fish production in the shadow of sanctions
Despite sweeping Western measures imposed over Iran’s nuclear programme, the government has ambitious plans to near double its fish production
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Oyster farming innovations on the rise
New systems could change the way farmers work and increase product quality
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Is sustainability losing value with seafood consumers?
New global survey from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council finds retail buying habits and purchasing drivers have changed, while product knowledge is still lacking
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UK seafood consumption – fallen 30% since pandemic
Food category not recruiting enough new consumers, finds new Seafish report