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SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Seventeen key decisions, including 12 binding recommendations, that will enhance the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions were adopted during the 47th session of the General Fisheries…

11th November 2024

Mediterranean, Black Sea sustainability boost

11th November 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Fish that are experiencing physical damage or early signs of stress can be visually identified using excitation light that induces fluorescence, finds new research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries…

11th November 2024

Lighting up fish welfare

11th November 2024

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Combining research and industry expertise from across Europe, EU-funded project SEARCULAR is trialling circular fishing gear solutions, which, if scaled up, could prevent thousands of tonnes of marine plastic ending up in…

11th November 2024

Project tackling marine plastics problem with circular fishing gear

11th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Drones will become a game-changer in India’s fisheries sector, with the ability to address several critical challenges with precision and efficiency, according to Union Minister of State for Fisheries Shri George Kurian.

11th November 2024

Drones hailed a ‘game-changer’ for Indian fisheries, aquaculture

11th November 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

NOAA Fisheries has pledged funds totalling US$95 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

8th November 2024

NOAA pledges US$95m for fish migration

8th November 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Norwegian refrigeration company PTG Frionordica AS has secured a contract with Larsnes Mek Verksted to deliver two refrigerated seawater (RSW) systems for Rostein’s new live fish carrier. 

7th November 2024

PTG Frionordica wins RSW supply contract

7th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

European Union’s fishing industry body Europêche has congratulated Costas Kadis on his formal appointment as the new Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.

7th November 2024

Industry welcomes EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis

7th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Bakkafrost has reported unsatisfactory financial results for the third quarter, primarily due to ongoing low salmon prices.

7th November 2024

Bakkafrost board buoyant despite challenges

7th November 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Mowi has reported record-high operating revenues of €1.44 billion, generating an operational profit of €173 million in its third quarter.

6th November 2024

Mowi posts record operating revenues in its third quarter

6th November 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Seaweed farms in New Zealand tend to be constrained to coastal, nearshore environments, but these areas are becoming congested, increasing the risk of user conflict. Climate change, meanwhile, is impacting coastal areas…

6th November 2024

Mapping opportunities for open-ocean seaweed cultivation

6th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Final plans for a South Coast Marine Park in Esperance, Western Australia, have been unveiled by Minister for Environment, Reece Whitby.

6th November 2024

Australia announces new marine park plans

6th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scotland is proud of its seafood industry and is committed to ensuring it has a sustainable future, according to Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary of Economy and Gaelic Kate Forbes.

5th November 2024

Kate Forbes: Seafood industry success essential to Scotland

5th November 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

After several years of marginal decline and stagnant growth, the global salmon farming industry is poised for significant expansion over the coming decade, with production projected to increase by 27% by 2030,…

5th November 2024

Kontali: Salmon production to surge over next decade

5th November 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

While shrimp exports from Ecuador reached almost 350,000 tonnes in the second-quarter this year – for the first time in the trade’s history, and representing an 11% increase year-on-year, the third-quarter failed…

5th November 2024

Ecuadorian shrimp fails to repeat record volume

5th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

In October, Norway’s seafood exports reached a record-high of NOK 18.5 billion, an increase of 5% over the same month last year.

5th November 2024

Norway achieves record-breaking month for exports

5th November 2024

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

From early detection of algal blooms, to precise feed broadcasting in mariculture, to rescue operations during emergency situations, drone technology is being looked at as a way to transform India’s marine fisheries…

5th November 2024

India looks to revolutionise fisheries with drones

5th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

EU fishing industry body Europêche has confirmed the Estonian Long Distance Fisheries Association (ELDFA) has joined its membership.

5th November 2024

Estonian fishing association joins Europêche

5th November 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

The new Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) version 6.0 has been launched by the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), with new features including a restructured modular framework built around core food safety requirements covering…

5th November 2024

GSA releases new seafood processing standard

5th November 2024

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

The 72-metre trawler is packed with innovation and even before its delivery has won several awards for the new thinking and imagination that have gone into its design. These include the Norwegian…

4th November 2024

Vónin quad-rig shrimp gear for EcoFive

4th November 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Accent Equity has agreed to acquire Brimer from Entec Group, with the transaction expected to close in autumn 2024, pending regulatory approval and closing conditions.

4th November 2024

Accent Equity to acquire composite manufacturer

4th November 2024