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SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

European Union markets imported 332,097 tonnes of shrimp from third-country producers in the first nine months of 2025, with the total representing a 18% increase on the corresponding period of last year,…

20th November 2025

EU shrimp imports on track for bumper year

20th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

ClientEarth and Oceana have taken the Spanish government back to court, accusing it of routinely permitting bottom trawling inside marine protected areas (MPAs) in breach of national and EU laws.

20th November 2025

Spain sued over MPA trawling

20th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Land-based aquaculture company The Kingfish Company has selected Karl Buiks as CEO, effective 1 January 2026. The yellowtail kingfish producer will propose the appointment of Buiks at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of…

20th November 2025

The Kingfish Company names new CEO

20th November 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Fresh research led by SINTEF and funded by the Norwegian Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry’s research funding body (FHF) reveals that smarter choices in nets, ropes and cleaning technologies could slash microplastic pollution from…

19th November 2025

SINTEF: Net materials, cleaning methods can dramatically cut microplastic emissions from fish farms

19th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Europêche is calling on the European Commission to more fully integrate fisheries into the EU’s trade agenda, warning that current negotiations risk undermining the competitiveness and long-term viability of the bloc’s fleet…

19th November 2025

Europêche presses EU to put fisheries at the core of trade policy

19th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Make Fishing Fair Forum in Brussels has united Europe’s small-scale fishers, calling for urgent EU policy action to safeguard sustainable fisheries.

19th November 2025

Europe’s small-scale fishers demand fairness

19th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Justin Conrad, President of Bay Hill Seafood Sales, and the 2026 Chair of the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) will testify on 19 November 2025 before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee…

19th November 2025

Incoming NFI chair to testify before congress on IUU bill

19th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Global hotel brand Novotel, with 600 hotels in 68 countries, has become the first hospitality brand to join the Seafood Task Force (STF), with the move building upon its three-year ocean commitment…

19th November 2025

Novotel becomes first hospitality brand to join Seafood Task Force

19th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has appointed Alison Hutchins as Producer Engagement Director, a new role created to strengthen collaboration with producers globally. 

19th November 2025

ASC appoints Producer Engagement Director

19th November 2025

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

“Such a record is both positive and negative. The result shows that the expedition is very effective and is an important contribution to reducing marine litter and ghost fishing,” said expedition leader…

18th November 2025

Norwegian clean-up operation sets new records

18th November 2025