Aquaculture

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Shetland has published Scotland’s first regional marine plan, setting out how the islands’ waters will be managed to support local communities, safeguard wildlife and respond to climate change.

4th December 2025

Shetland sets out first marine plan

4th December 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Europe’s leading fishing and aquaculture organisations have called on the European Commission to develop an ambitious EU Action Plan for Blue Foods, arguing that seafood must be recognised as a strategic pillar…

4th December 2025

Seafood sector pushes EU for ambitious Blue Foods Action Plan

4th December 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway’s seafood exports dropped for the second month in a row in November, with overall overseas sales value falling 4% year-on-year to NOK 16.6 billion, according to new figures from the Norwegian…

3rd December 2025

Norway’s seafood exports fall as strong krone, lower wild-catch bite

3rd December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Asia’s shift from wild-caught to farmed fish is accelerating sharply as marine capture fisheries stagnate across the region, according to new preliminary findings released at a high-level regional workshop in Chennai.

3rd December 2025

Asia ramps up aquaculture as marine fisheries stall, new regional study shows

3rd December 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Ecuador’s shrimp exports soared by 35% in October with shipments reaching 116,109 tonnes, lifting the total January-October 2025 export tally 16% to 1,154,317 tonnes, finds new industry analysis from Shrimp Insights. 

2nd December 2025

Ecuador’s shrimp exports jump 16% year-on-year

2nd December 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Although fisheries sustainability in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea continues to be a concern, the percentage of overfished stocks has dropped to its lowest level in a decade – a milestone…

2nd December 2025

Mediterranean, Black Sea overfishing falls to lowest level in a decade

2nd December 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Vietnam’s total aquatic production in the third-quarter of 2025 reached over 2.7 million tonnes, up 3.3% year-on-year. Cumulatively, in the first nine months of 2025, the country’s total aquatic production exceeded 7.2…

2nd December 2025

Vietnamese fish production already exceeding 7 million tonnes

2nd December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Skretting Vietnam and Entobel are teaming up to integrate insect protein meal (H-Meal) into Skretting’s commercial shrimp feed – a move set to reduce reliance on marine ingredients while offering farmers a…

1st December 2025

Skretting Vietnam unveils insect-based feed

1st December 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Vietnam’s fast-growing tilapia industry has taken a major step toward greater coordination and competitiveness with the launch of the Council of VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters, established during a sector-wide conference hosted…

27th November 2025

Vietnam’s tilapia sector unites as VASEP launches new producer-exporter council

27th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Three-Sixty Aquaculture says early results from its latest on-site evaluation of NanobOx nanobubble technology point to meaningful gains in water quality and shrimp performance at its Swansea research facility.

27th November 2025

Nanobubble trial boosts shrimp production

27th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scottish salmon has secured protected legal status across the European Union, with the official protected geographical indication (PGI) giving European consumers confidence they are eating salmon from Scotland – recognised as a…

25th November 2025

Scottish salmon secures EU protected status

25th November 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and WorldFish have signed a Host Country Agreement that will establish WorldFish’s regional innovation hub for West Africa. The agreement marks a major step forward…

24th November 2025

WorldFish, Côte d’Ivoire to establish regional innovation hub

24th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Land-based aquaculture company The Kingfish Company has selected Karl Buiks as CEO, effective 1 January 2026. The yellowtail kingfish producer will propose the appointment of Buiks at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of…

20th November 2025

The Kingfish Company names new CEO

20th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has appointed Alison Hutchins as Producer Engagement Director, a new role created to strengthen collaboration with producers globally. 

19th November 2025

ASC appoints Producer Engagement Director

19th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) will unveil the inaugural FEAP Laschinger NextGen Award this November in Munich, marking a major new initiative to recognise and support the next generation of…

18th November 2025

FEAP to launch first Laschinger NextGen Award – celebrating young aquaculture leaders

18th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

BluGlacier has become the latest member of the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Sushi Council, adding a major voice rooted in sustainable Chilean salmon aquaculture and a strong US presence based in Miami.

17th November 2025

Chilean salmon producer joins sushi council

17th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is calling for increased vigilance among seafood producers to prevent antibiotic and drug residue contamination.

13th November 2025

SGS warns of rising antibiotic resistance

13th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to introduce Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)-certified fresh fish counters, a move now rolled out across more than 260 of its stores.

13th November 2025

Waitrose launches ASC-certified counters

13th November 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scottish Government has outlined £14 million worth of investments to support jobs and reduce emissions in marine sectors. A total of 60 projects focusing on innovation and sustainable development will receive grants…

13th November 2025

Scotland unveils latest wave of industry, coastal investments

13th November 2025

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Things are busy at Faroese shipbuilder MEST. As well as a 44-metre freezer trawler for Varðin and its venture to develop a drydock at its Skála location, it has confirmed an order…

13th November 2025

Catamaran order placed with Faroese yard

13th November 2025