Sustainability

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

El Niño is significantly affecting global marine ingredient production, with reduced raw material availability in Peru and Chile contributing to weaker output during the first half of 2026, according to the IFFO.

20th August 2026

El Niño disrupts global marine ingredients

20th August 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Center for Biological Diversity and Turtle Island Restoration Network have sued the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), challenging permits that exempt two fishing vessels from California’s prohibition on longline fishing.

17th August 2026

Groups challenge California longline permits

17th August 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A striking tricolour coral assemblage discovered off the tropical archipelago of Lakshadweep is providing new insights into coral resilience, with potential implications for fisheries and the livelihoods of artisanal fishers.

14th August 2026

Coral resilience offers hope for fishers

14th August 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Norwegian aquaculture producer Ode has become the world’s first producer of Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)-certified farmed Atlantic cod, marking a milestone for the emerging sector.

11th August 2026

Ode earns first ASC certification

11th August 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new peer-reviewed study has found that many of Alaska’s most commercially important seafood species contain low or non-detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), providing fresh scientific evidence of the…

6th August 2026

No risk from ‘forever chemicals’ in Alaska seafood

6th August 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A Swedish partnership is testing an innovative light-guided trawl that could reduce the environmental impact of shrimp fishing while helping fishing businesses remain commercially viable.

31st July 2026

Sweden trials light-guided shrimp trawl

31st July 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The survival of wild Atlantic salmon at sea has fallen to critically low levels, with fewer than three in every 100 fish now returning to British rivers to spawn, according to new…

30th July 2026

Wild salmon survival crisis deepens

30th July 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Fish living in naturally heated waters develop obesity, overeat and have lower metabolisms as they adapt to rising temperatures, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow.

30th July 2026

Climate change making fish fat

30th July 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The European Union Seafood Alliance (EUSeA) is calling on Brussels to give aquatic foods a central role in Europe’s evolving protein strategy, arguing that fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing are essential to…

24th July 2026

Seafood Alliance seeks protein recognition

24th July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s North Sea herring fishery has begun the season on a positive note, with strong catches and widespread sightings of abundant fish reinforcing confidence in the health of the stock.

23rd July 2026

Abundant herring boost Scottish fishery

23rd July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental law organisation ClientEarth has formally called on Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to take urgent action to tackle the continued incidental capture of dolphins, porpoises and whales in Atlantic…

23rd July 2026

Spain urged to curb bycatch

23rd July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Smart Ocean has highlighted the progress of its Digital Effort Traceability Pilot (DETP), demonstrating how connected ocean technologies are supporting Ireland’s marine spatial planning, sustainable fisheries and offshore renewable energy development through…

22nd July 2026

Ocean technology benefits Irish fisheries

22nd July 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Mowi Scotland is set to become the first company in Scotland to brand its aquaculture feedpipes in a move designed to improve the identification of marine debris and support faster clean-up efforts…

20th July 2026

Mowi targets marine waste identification

20th July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A landmark DNA study spanning three decades has provided some of the strongest evidence yet that conservation stocking can help save endangered Atlantic salmon populations without compromising their ability to survive and…

17th July 2026

Study validates conservation salmon stocking

17th July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

An investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has uncovered extensive evidence of illegal shark finning linked to distant-water tuna vessels operating through the port of Dakar, Senegal, raising fresh concerns over…

16th July 2026

WATCH: EJF exposes illegal shark finning

16th July 2026

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

A field trial has begun off the coast of Alicante, Spain, to test an innovative fishing technology designed to reduce the environmental impact of bottom trawling without affecting commercial catch performance.

16th July 2026

Spain trials greener trawl technology

16th July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Orkney Crab has become the first fishery in the world to achieve certification under the Community Catch standard for small-scale fisheries, marking a significant milestone for responsible seafood production and sustainable fishing…

15th July 2026

Orkney Crab earns global certification

15th July 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new scientific study has identified a promising method for detecting and tracing fishmeal in farm-raised fish, offering the aquaculture industry a practical tool to verify feed ingredients and meet evolving sustainability…

13th July 2026

New isotope test tracks fishmeal

13th July 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Ecuador’s shrimp industry has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability by signing a new cooperation agreement with Conservation International Ecuador to protect and restore the country’s vital mangroves.

13th July 2026

Ecuador shrimp backs mangrove conservation

13th July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Atlantic mackerel stocks are showing encouraging signs of recovery, prompting regulators to increase commercial and recreational fishing opportunities after years of strict conservation measures aimed at rebuilding the population.

10th July 2026

Mackerel stocks show encouraging recovery

10th July 2026