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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has adopted its proposal for 2026 fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, aiming to promote sustainable fisheries management and uphold commitments made under the MedFish4Ever and Sofia…

24th September 2025

Brussels proposes Med and Black Seas limits

24th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Council has formally adopted updated regulations aimed at curbing non-sustainable fishing practices carried out by non-EU countries, particularly those affecting fish stocks of shared interest.

24th September 2025

EU cracks down on unsustainable fishing

24th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Moritz Konz, Sustainability Manager Fish and Seafood at the ALDI SOUTH Group, has joined the board of directors at the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA).

24th September 2025

ALDI’s Moritz Konz joins GSA board

24th September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Following the 60th ratification of the United Nations High Seas Treaty, actor and activist Sigourney Weaver joined French President Emmanuel Macron, along with heads of state from Chile, Ireland, Luxembourg and Guinea…

24th September 2025

World leaders hail high seas treaty

24th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

US officials have unveiled new orders to strengthen American fisheries, expand seafood production and reduce dependence on foreign seafood imports.

23rd September 2025

America boosts its home seafood production drive

23rd September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

In an effort to boost to India’s seafood sector, plans have been announced to secure a global eco-labelling mark for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing methods. 

23rd September 2025

India wants eco-label for traditionally-caught tuna

23rd September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Women constitute nearly half of India’s small-scale fisheries workforce that feeds millions and sustains livelihoods across coastal and inland communities, according to a new global study. 

23rd September 2025

FAO: Women make up nearly half of India’s small-scale fisheries workforce

23rd September 2025

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

For decades, the industry has focused on raw material sales. Now, the world’s largest frozen fish exporter is prioritising domestic processing and exporting products with higher added value.

23rd September 2025

Are Russia’s seafood processing expansion plans paying off?

23rd September 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Delft, Netherlands-headquartered algal oil producer Veramaris has partnered with Merwetank BV to construct a bulk algae oil storage tank in Dordrecht, near Rotterdam. Set to be operational from mid-Q4 2025, the facility will significantly…

23rd September 2025

Veramaris, Merwetank partner to bolster algae oil supply

23rd September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

News that the global treaty to protect marine biodiversity – formally known as the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use…

23rd September 2025

High Seas Alliance: BBNJ agreement a ‘historic milestone’ for global ocean protection

23rd September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In an attempt to address growing concerns of the fishing community, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has announced the formation of a special committee to scientifically study the issues on…

23rd September 2025

New committee to address India’s concerns on shark fishing and fisher livelihood

23rd September 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

A new peer-reviewed paper in Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture is calling for a fundamental rethink of how ingredients are selected for aquafeeds, urging the sector to embrace circularity as a guiding principle.

23rd September 2025

New study charts path towards circular aquafeeds

23rd September 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Maritime system supplier Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with shipbuilder Astilleros Zamakona SA for the delivery of a complete propulsion, manoeuvring and positioning system for a live fish carrier. The shipowner…

23rd September 2025

Brunvoll propulsion chosen for Trident live fish carrier

23rd September 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Hundreds of distant-water vessels are plundering squid populations in the Southwest Atlantic, driving a keystone species towards collapse and exposing workers to abuses, according to a new investigation and film from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).

23rd September 2025

Squid supply chains come under fire in new exposé

23rd September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) is calling on world governments to urgently implement a recently ratified high seas treaty’s ambitious promises.

22nd September 2025

DSCC demands deep sea protection

22nd September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A groundbreaking global treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas has officially reached the threshold for entry into force, marking a major milestone in international environmental cooperation.

22nd September 2025

UN high seas treaty ratified

22nd September 2025

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

The Maritime and Aquaculture Professional Academy of Bastia (LPMA) in Corsica has taken delivery of Alba. Designed by Mauric, this innovative vessel is the first in France to have hydrogen-electric propulsion.

22nd September 2025

New fishery training vessel – with hydrogen propulsion

22nd September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new YouGov poll has revealed that 86% of French citizens want their government to allocate more fishing quotas to small-scale fishers and those using environmentally friendly practices.

19th September 2025

France backs fair fishing quotas

19th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India is calling for climate justice in global and regional fisheries governance, urging that countries contributing least to the climate crisis should not shoulder its greatest burdens.

18th September 2025

India demands fisheries climate justice

18th September 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched a 60-day public consultation on the potential inclusion of catfish species in its global certification programme.

18th September 2025

ASC proposes catfish certification expansion

18th September 2025