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AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Maritime system supplier Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with shipbuilder Astilleros Zamakona SA for the delivery of a complete propulsion, manoeuvring and positioning system for a live fish carrier. The shipowner…

23rd September 2025

Brunvoll propulsion chosen for Trident live fish carrier

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

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

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

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

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

A Norway-UK collaboration has helped demonstrate how to overcome key challenges in achieving consistent and precise monitoring for fish production and seaweed management in aquaculture. Through the Biomass using Echosounding and Doppler for…

17th September 2025

Real-time insights present new aquaculture management standards

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

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

The aquaculture industry is experiencing a surge in demand for fishmeal and fish oil, driven by the expansion of high-value species and more intensive farming practices, cautions a new RaboResearch report from…

17th September 2025

Rabobank: Aquaculture struggling with shortages of fishmeal and fish oil shortages amid growing demand

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

The United States imported 72,352 tonnes of shrimp in July 2025, with the total representing an 18% increase on the corresponding month of last year, with the value of these products rising 24%…

16th September 2025

US buying in more shrimp – India and Ecuador lead the charge

16th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A bumper mackerel haul lifted the total volume of fish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in August 2025 by 32% or more than 25,000 tonnes year-on-year to 106,150 tonnes, according to preliminary…

16th September 2025

Icelandic fleet’s August catch climbs 32%

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