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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

Fishers, seafood businesses and coastal communities across England are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), as the latest funding round reaches its three-month milestone with…

22nd July 2026

FaSS funding applications encouraged

22nd 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

Shell-volution is advancing Scotland’s aquaculture sector through targeted research and innovation designed to strengthen mussel farming and the long-term resilience of the shellfish industry.

21st July 2026

A Shell-volution in mussel farming

21st July 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

AKVA Group has reported a strong trading performance for the second quarter of 2026, with higher revenue, improved profitability and a significant increase in order intake as the company continues its strategic…

20th July 2026

AKVA reports strong second quarter

20th 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

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

It’s under nine weeks until the 2026 Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition and Conference, (IceFish), and visitors can now order their entry badges on the IceFish website.

20th July 2026

IceFish 2026 badge registration open

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

A new European initiative to create a common standard for basic fisheries training has been launched, aiming to improve safety at sea, strengthen workforce skills and enhance labour mobility across the EU…

15th July 2026

WaveForward modernises EU fisheries training

15th 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

Norwegian composite specialist Brimer has recently secured a series of new contracts for land-based aquaculture projects, reinforcing the company’s position as a supplier across the entire aquaculture value chain.

15th July 2026

Brimer lands major aquaculture deals

15th July 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Studio has launched in St. John’s to accelerate aquaculture, aquatech and marine biotechnology companies towards commercial growth and investment readiness.

14th July 2026

Atlantic Canada backs aquatech growth

14th 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

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

FISHING TECHNOLOGY

Catchwise has grown rapidly in the Norwegian fishing industry, with 30% of Norwegian skippers moving to the platform.

13th July 2026

Catchwise reaches Norwegian fishing milestone

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