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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

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

India’s Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying George Kurian has inaugurated a new black soldier fly (BSF) based bio-waste conversion unit at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

1st October 2024

Indian black soldier fly bio-waste conversion unit opened

1st October 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Thai Union has officially opened its Innovation Hub in Wageningen, Netherlands. This latest expansion of its global innovation network focuses on product and packaging innovation for the group’s ambient seafood brands.

1st October 2024

Thai Union opens Innovation Hub in the Netherlands

1st October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

With Ocean Week (30 September to 4 October 2024) taking centre stage in Brussels, 138 organisations have called on the newly-elected EU institutions to take a series of bold measures to stop…

1st October 2024

EU Ocean Week: Leaders urged to prioritise ocean health

1st October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Environmental NGOs BLOOM and ClientEarth are taking legal action against the French government for failing to comply with EU conservation laws that ban trawling in marine protected areas (MPA) in the Mediterranean.

30th September 2024

NGOs sue France over MPA failures

30th September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

High Liner Foods, a North American value-added frozen seafood company, is celebrating its landmark 125th anniversary this year.

30th September 2024

High Liner Foods celebrates 125 years

30th September 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

With US lawmakers considering legislation that would develop open ocean aquaculture, a new report from the international non-profit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) offers insights into species that may be optimal for farming…

30th September 2024

Candidates identified for US open ocean aquaculture

30th September 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

MiAlgae, a Scottish company growing nutrient-rich algae from whisky waste, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024.

27th September 2024

MiAlgae finalist for 2024 Earthshot Prize

27th September 2024

NEW HORIZONS

NEW HORIZONS

Lorient fishing company APAK operates a modern fleet of vessels that alternate between demersal trawling and pelagic pair trawling, as well as seine netting. They land a variety of species across the…

26th September 2024

Developing a digital profile for green conversion

26th September 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

With its farming division expected reach the milestone salmon production volume of 500,000 tonnes this year, Mowi has presented plans for continued volume growth to 600,000 tonnes as well as further cost…

26th September 2024

600,000 tonnes in 2029: Mowi outlines growth plans

26th September 2024