Fisheries

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Underlining India’s efforts to strengthen its fisheries data management system, Union Fisheries Secretary Shri Abhilaksh Likhi has confirmed the government will soon deliver an onboard electronic observer system for the remote monitoring…

1st October 2025

India will soon have e-observer system to remotely monitor fishing, says Union Fisheries Secretary

1st October 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Chile’s aquaculture sector produced greater yields than either the country’s artisanal and industrial fleets reported in 2024, marking the first time since 2020 that farming volumes have achieved the feat. According to…

1st October 2025

Chile’s aquaculture outpacing wild-capture for first time since 2020

1st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Thyborøn Trawldoor has brought its auto height feature for controllable trawl doors to the fishing industry. After years of development, testing and refinement, the system is now proving its value onboard working…

30th September 2025

Thyborøn Trawldoor brings auto height feature to fisheries

30th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India is making significant progress toward securing global Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for 10 of its marine fisheries, with the first expected to apply for full certification in 2026.

29th September 2025

India advances towards MSC certification

29th September 2025

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

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

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

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

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Built to Karstensen Shipyard’s own 75-metre, 16-metre breadth design, the newbuild is the latest in an ongoing series of new pelagic vessels for operators around the Northeast Atlantic.

18th September 2025

Herøyhav delivered to Norwegian owners

18th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Union has welcomed the long-anticipated entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

17th September 2025

EU backs global fisheries agreement

17th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has officially entered into force, marking a milestone in global fisheries policy and marine sustainability.

16th September 2025

World Trade Organization seals historic fisheries pact

16th September 2025