Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

As coastal states convene to discuss quotas, the EU fishing industry is urging all parties to agree on a long-overdue comprehensive sharing arrangement for mackerel stock.

16th October 2025

EU fishers challenge mackerel boycotts

16th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has awarded Global Technical Recognition to international, non-profit research organisation WorldFish in the Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems category during FAO’s 80th anniversary flagship event in…

16th October 2025

WorldFish honoured for technical advances in sustainable aquatic food systems

16th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood company Thai Union has announced plans to diversify its mackerel sourcing, taking a direct step to alleviate pressure on the at-risk Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock (Scomber scombrus). Beginning in 2026, the company will…

16th October 2025

Thai Union to shift mackerel sourcing in response to Atlantic stock issue

16th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

In a bid to meet India’s rapidly growing seafood demand, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has set an ambitious target of achieving 2.5 million tonnes of mariculture production by 2047,…

15th October 2025

India sets mariculture growth target

15th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Ocean conservation organisation Oceana has appointed Vera Coelho as its Executive Director and Vice President in Europe. Coelho joined Oceana in 2020 and has served as Deputy Vice President since 2022. 

14th October 2025

Vera Coelho to head up Oceana’s work in Europe

14th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

European Fish Processors and Traders Association AIPCE.CEP has issued a warning of of severe economic and market consequences following the proposed 70% reduction in the Northeast Atlantic mackerel quota.

14th October 2025

AIPCE.CEP calls for urgent political solution to mackerel crisis

14th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A coalition of US seafood businesses has filed a lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the Court of International Trade, arguing that the agency’s sudden implementation of the…

13th October 2025

Seafood coalition sues NOAA over MMPA

13th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has unveiled a series of groundbreaking schemes aimed at bolstering the fisheries sector, alongside transformative agricultural programmes, at a special event held at the Indian Agricultural…

13th October 2025

Modi pledges €67m for fisheries sector growth

13th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marine scientists and policy experts have called for the urgent creation of Indian Standards for marine and coastal management to ensure the long-term sustainability of the country’s ocean ecosystems and fisheries.

9th October 2025

Experts call for Indian Marine standards

9th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new poll has revealed overwhelming public opposition to the Maldivian government’s plan to reopen gulper shark fishing on 1 November 2025, a move that would dismantle the country’s internationally recognised shark…

9th October 2025

Maldivians reject gulper shark fishing

9th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marking a major advancement in India’s marine fisheries infrastructure development, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian has launched a 250-tonne capacity slipway cradle in Kochi. The cradle transfer carriage will…

9th October 2025

New slipway cradle to boost Kochi’s fisheries infrastructure

9th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Union and São Tomé and Príncipe have signed a new four-year protocol, continuing their 40-year fisheries partnership.

8th October 2025

EU and São Tomé ink fisheries deal

8th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The extended anchovy fishing season in Peru’s North-Centre region this year has had a significant impact on global fishmeal and fish oil production.

8th October 2025

Perus prolonged anchovy season boosts fishmeal supply

8th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

European fisheries leaders have issued a strong appeal for fair funding, balanced fisheries management and sustainable trade rules following high-level talks in Brussels.

7th October 2025

EU pressed to protect fisheries funding

7th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Environmental NGOs are calling for bolder EU action to curb the bycatch of sensitive marine species, as Seas At Risk and its partners BUND, Sciaena, and Ecologistas en Acción publish a new…

7th October 2025

NGOs launch new guide urging EU to step up action on bycatch

7th October 2025

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

The Second Annual Sushi Hackathon has crowned Team SushInnovation as its 2025 winners, after the group of young engineers and students unveiled Polaris – an AI-powered solution designed to modernise fishing operations and improve profitability while…

7th October 2025

AI-powered ‘Polaris’ wins top prize at Sushi Hackathon 2025

7th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marine litter is recognised as one of the most urgent threats to biodiversity, fisheries and coastal livelihoods. But an ambitious collaboration between NGOs, technology providers and fishing communities is proving that solutions…

7th October 2025

Upcycling the Oceans smart buoy project hits 225-tonne milestone

7th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New Zealand frozen fish firm Sealord is mooting transitioning parts of its Nelson-based operations to seasonal operations, running only during the peak hoki season from May to September.

6th October 2025

Sealord seasonal proposal threatens jobs

6th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A powerful new collaboration among three ocean sustainability organisations is set to transform transparency in global tuna supply chains.

3rd October 2025

New alliance to boost transparency for tuna buyers

3rd October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has warned that supply chains are already feeling the effects of soaring mackerel prices and uncertainty, as fresh scientific advice calls for drastic cuts to…

2nd October 2025

NAPA warns supply chains already hit as mackerel crisis deepens

2nd October 2025