Sustainability

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

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

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

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

BioMar has teamed up with agricultural supply chain specialist Cefetra to help reduce emissions from key vegetable-based ingredients used in fish feed.

17th September 2025

BioMar and Cefetra tackle feed emissions

17th September 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Stakeholder collaborative effort F3 – Future of Fish Feed is calling on fish farms worldwide to go “fish-free” in their feed supply chains with the launch of its latest F3 Fish Farm…

17th September 2025

F3 launches new feed innovation challenge

17th September 2025

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Marine ingredients certification programme MarinTrust and marine conservation organisation Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and strengthen their collaborative efforts in promoting responsible practices across the…

17th September 2025

MarinTrust, SFP sign MOU strengthening collaboration on marine ingredient responsible sourcing

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

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A call from the CARE Salmon Collective – representing nearly 20% of French salmon imports and nearly half of its retail market share — for higher animal welfare standards has been welcomed…

16th September 2025

French retailers push for salmon welfare — ASC says its new standard delivers

16th September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Recognising the growing challenges facing the small-scale fishing sector, including climate change, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is to help the Bay of Bengal countries to prepare a national…

16th September 2025

FAO to help Bay of Bengal countries prepare action plan for small-scale fisheries

16th September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Both Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd have been certified by DNV under the MSC and ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard. The certifications were formally awarded to…

16th September 2025

Songlilai, Junshin Sushi achieve MSC and ASC

16th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Traditional knowledge of coastal communities can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of India’s marine fisheries, said marine experts at a recent workshop held at the ICAR-Central Marine…

15th September 2025

Traditional wisdom boosts marine sustainability

15th September 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

An innovative, sustainable solution to oyster reef decline has been named this year’s James Dyson Award Hong Kong Winner.

11th September 2025

Oyster project wins James Dyson award

11th September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

UK government is to introduce a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, marking a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond national borders.

11th September 2025

UK introduces BBNJ legislation to protect world’s oceans

11th September 2025

OPINION

OPINION

When the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) convened its 2025 Annual Meeting, the stakes were high for the sustainability of tuna fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO). Ahead of the meeting, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) identified a set of…

11th September 2025

OPINION: Mixed outcomes at IATTC 2025 – progress for tropical tunas, misses on harvest strategies

11th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The 103rd session of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), held 1-5 September 2025, marked a significant step forward in the sustainable management of tropical tuna stocks, according to European fishing organisations…

11th September 2025

Europêche: Sustainable fisheries management yields results at IATTC

11th September 2025