Sustainability

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Researchers have identified immediate, actionable steps to protect US fishing communities from the growing threats of climate change.

11th April 2025

Urgent action needed for US fisheries

11th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for Northeast Atlantic mackerel in its latest Good Fish Guide update.

10th April 2025

Scottish fishers criticise mackerel rating downgrade

10th April 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has issued the 2025 spring update to its Good Fish Guide, which has seen Northeast Atlantic mackerel caught by midwater trawl move from a 3 to a 4 rating,…

10th April 2025

MCS: Don’t source North Atlantic mackerel

10th April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The University of Southampton, UK is spearheading a new £3 million research project to enhance the sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia – the world’s top producer of oysters, mussels and clams.

10th April 2025

UK university leads Asian mollusc research

10th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

With the recent expansion of its products certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standard, Italian frozen food brand Findus’ entire range of seafood products is now certified by either the ASC…

10th April 2025

Findus extends ASC-certified product offering

10th April 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

In a welcome sustainability boost for Kenya’s aquaculture sector, the FAI Tilapia Welfare App has officially been launched in the country. This milestone marks the latest phase of the Kenya Fish Welfare Project, initiated…

8th April 2025

FAI tilapia welfare app introduced to Kenya

8th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new study using life cycle analysis has hailed Peru’s anchovy fishing industry as one of the most environmentally sustainable in the world.

4th April 2025

Peru anchovy among world’s most sustainable

4th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have given their consent to the updated fisheries agreement with Guinea Bissau, granting 41 EU vessels access to the country’s waters for the next five years.

3rd April 2025

Brussels endorses new fisheries protocol with Guinea-Bissau

3rd April 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Ahead of the next annual Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) meeting (13-17 April 2025), the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has prepared an article on the actions needed to advance the IOTC’s efforts for the long-term health of…

3rd April 2025

ISSF: IOTC actions needed to maintain momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries

3rd April 2025

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

A consortium of companies in Norway and Iceland have put into use netting that’s been derived from recycled fishing gear.

1st April 2025

First net from recycled material

1st April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has resumed negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Thailand, sparking concerns among European fisheries over the potential impact on the tuna industry.

1st April 2025

EU tuna industry to fight Thailand trade deal

1st April 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

The seafood industry landscape is changing exponentially, which makes it increasingly crucial that processing equipment and solutions providers and their customers focus on introducing those innovations that will enable the blue economy…

1st April 2025

Innovation-centricity – the catalyst for a brighter future

1st April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Thai Union Group has donated seafood products and essential supplies to support those in Bangkok affected by the recent earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. The aid for victims, rescue teams, volunteers as well…

1st April 2025

Thai Union provides relief supplies to earthquake victims and rescuers

1st April 2025

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

In 2023, the EU’s fish processing industry generated almost US$ 32.7 billion in annual revenue, and yet typically, over half of the weight of a fish ends up as sidestreams that never…

1st April 2025

Saving sidestreams

1st April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative has been honoured with a Seafood Industry Climate Award (SICA) for its groundbreaking efforts in reducing the seafood industry’s carbon footprint and increasing diversity.

28th March 2025

100% Great Lakes Fish wins sustainability award

28th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

After four years of collaboration between artisanal fishers, processors, the government and NGOs, the Peruvian Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced new rules governing the fishing of jumbo flying squid.

27th March 2025

Peru imposes jumbo flying squid regulations

27th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A recent study has highlighted the accuracy of artisanal fishers’ local ecological knowledge (LEK) in mapping marine habitats, revealing that their insights can match satellite data in quality.

26th March 2025

Fishers’ knowledge rivals satellite data

26th March 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Ahead of European Council and Parliament discussions on the future of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), EU policymakers have been issued with the call from leading industry bodies to maintain and strengthen…

26th March 2025

Brussels urged to deliver a reinforced, specific fund for fisheries and aquaculture

26th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Growing demand for planet-friendly, affordable protein helped Canada sell 93.5 million cans of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable tuna last year, according to the non-profit organisation.

25th March 2025

Canada sees sales of certified tuna soar

25th March 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

A project led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) scientists is looking to transform shrimp farming in Southeast Asia by developing low-cost, early-warning monitoring systems to improve sustainability in one…

25th March 2025

Sustainability boost for Southeast Asia shrimp farming

25th March 2025