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Following an ecosystem survey in the Norwegian Sea and surrounding waters this summer, Institute of Marine Research scientists have given the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock a record high abundance estimate.

University of New South Wales researchers are using high-resolution sonar equipment to monitor the fish that swim in and out of Narrabeen Lagoon on Sydney’s northern beaches.

A project to raise awareness of Scottish seafood in key Asian cities is being implemented to help companies gain new business.

Following a successful event in 2012, the fifth Offshore Mariculture Conference will be held from 9 to 11 April 2014 in Naples, Italy.

A recent report from the University of Salford, which was perceived to suggest that some skate and ray sold in UK supermarkets are from declining species, has been challenged by the UK…

Maldives’ Ocean Fresh Pvt Ltd has received Friend of the Sea certification for its yellowfin tuna caught using the handline method.

Cermaq is benefitting from a tighter salmon market and stronger prices, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) pre fair value of NOK 229m (US$37.5m) for the Q2 of 2013.

New research in the Chinese Yellow River Delta has suggested that fish farming may be associated with subsidence and rising sea levels – which could be bad news for the industry.

Kimagro Fish Farmings Lavantina sea bass and sea bream are now certified as sustainable in line with Friend of the Sea standards.

The European Commission’s 2014 Total Allowable Catches (TAC) recommendations for the Baltic Sea fall short of already agreed upon international targets, says Oceana.

Nutreco has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with distribution partners in the Ukraine to take advantage of the second largest animal feed market in Eastern Europe.

The Marine Harvest Group is set for growth in Europe after recording its best second quarter in history with operational earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of NOK 901m (US$147.9m).

The European Commission (EC) is banning Faroese imports to “safeguard fragile fish stocks” as the Faroe Islands continues unsustainable fishing of herring.

Scotland’s Salmon and Trout Association (S&TAS) has demanded that the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) retracts its latest statement dismissing the impact of sea lice on wild salmon.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is investigating fishermen shown to violate fishing regulations in a “controversial video” released last week, but conservation groups argue the fishermen are the solution,…

Salmon farmers have joined forces to create a new organisation to address global challenges to the industry.

The recent Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) outbreak in Southeast Asia is likely to provide second-tier shrimp producers, including India and Myanmar, with new opportunities, says Rabobank.

Trident Seafoods is adding value to its operations with a new US$41m processing facility in Georgia.