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ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Whitefish fisheries – including pollock, cod, haddock and hake – remain at the forefront of the sustainable seafood market, with almost three quarters of the global whitefish catch engaged with the Marine…

8th October 2024

MSC: Whitefish is the vanguard of the sustainable seafood market

8th October 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Having secured a budget allocation of EUR 177 million for 2025 to support the seafood sector, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD said he is confident it…

8th October 2024

€177m allocated to support Irish seafood in 2025

8th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

NOAA Fisheries has announced its National Seafood Strategy implementation plan, aimed at bolstering the US seafood economy, encompassing both wild-capture and aquaculture.

7th October 2024

NOAA launches national seafood strategy plan

7th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

In a historic milestone for Japanese aquaculture, Proximar Seafood has successfully completed its first commercial harvest of Atlantic salmon from its facility at the foot of Mount Fuji.

7th October 2024

Land-based salmon farm celebrates first Japanese harvest

7th October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A ruling confirming the invalidity of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) between the EU and Morocco has been issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union. 

7th October 2024

EU Court annuls fisheries agreement with Morocco

7th October 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has confirmed 67 projects will share a total of GBP 14 million in support from the latest round of Marine Fund Scotland.

7th October 2024

Marine fund awards Scottish seafood businesses

7th October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been assisting Timor-Leste with the preparation of a National Strategy and Action Plan that will bring the Southeast Asian country compliant…

7th October 2024

Timor-Leste helped with combating IUU fishing

7th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway exported seafood valued at NOK 44.1 billion (€3.77 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 5% over the same period last year.

4th October 2024

Norway’s seafood exports set new Q3 record

4th October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The total volume of fish and shellfish landed by the Iceland’s coastal fishing boats this summer increased by 10% or 1,123 tonnes compared to summer 2023, totalling 12,499 tonnes, while the value…

4th October 2024

Iceland’s summer coastal catch valued at ISK 5 billion

4th October 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Recent research demonstrates a clear imperative for the Mediterranean aquaculture industry, particularly Greek producers and those exporting to Greece, Spain, Italy and France, to adopt more humane fish harvesting practices for seabream…

3rd October 2024

Electrical stunning – it’s what consumers want

3rd October 2024

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard has confirmed delivery of vessel NB1117, soon to be named “Inuksuk II”, a factory freezer stern trawler constructed for Niqitaq Fisheries of Canada. 

3rd October 2024

Canada’s largest trawler delivered

3rd October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scientists, former MEPs, NGOs and artisanal fishers have urged the European Commission to deliver a long-promised roadmap for the energy transition in the EU fisheries sector.

3rd October 2024

Urgent call for European fisheries roadmap

3rd October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has released its first report on the implementation of its multiannual plan (MAP) for managing fisheries in the North Sea and the western waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

2nd October 2024

European Commission: MAPs help reduce pressure on stocks

2nd October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has relaunched its ‘Explore’ campaign, aiming to inspire UK consumers to expand their seafood choices.

2nd October 2024

Norway relaunches UK seafood campaign

2nd October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The European Commission has implemented a joint recommendation agreed between France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium through a delegated act securing regional measures in the Bay of Biscay for 2025 to prevent incidental…

1st October 2024

Increased protection for Bay of Biscay dolphins

1st October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Five new fish and chip shops have been shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year award at the UK’s National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. These businesses from Devon, Uxbridge, Yorkshire, Northern Ireland…

1st October 2024

First shortlists for 2025 fish and chip awards

1st October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The 46th Annual Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) in Halifax, Canada, focused on key fish stocks, particularly cod and redfish, with an emphasis on sustainable management.

1st October 2024

NAFO 2024: Key decisions on cod and redfish stocks

1st October 2024

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

From January to July 2024, cumulative fishmeal production increased by almost 36% compared with the same period in 2023, due to a significant year-on-year increase of the Peruvian supply after a productive…

1st October 2024

Peru’s strong first anchovy season drives higher fishmeal production

1st October 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

US east coast oyster grower Maine Ocean Farms said it is looking to set a new standard for eco-friendly farming by supercharging its operations with custom-built electric workboats and Aqua superPower’s marine…

1st October 2024

Maine Ocean Farms goes electric

1st October 2024

LAND-BASED FARMING

LAND-BASED FARMING

Nanobubble technology leader Moleaer Inc has reported that significant results were achieved from its recent collaboration with Lødingen Fisk, a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility in Norway and early adopter of the…

1st October 2024

Norwegian RAS venture boosted by nanobubbles

1st October 2024