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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The European Commission has proposed total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for nine out of the 10 stocks managed by the EU in the Baltic Sea. The remaining quota proposal, Bothnian herring,…

3rd September 2024

Baltic Sea fishing opportunities proposed for 2025

3rd September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The US ban on importing wild-caught shrimp from India has badly affected the livelihood of a large number of fishers, with a new status report on conservation and trade policies estimating a…

2nd September 2024

India’s shrimp industry loses $500m to US ban

2nd September 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Lantra Scotland, the training and skills body for land-based industries and aquaculture, has officially become the new host of Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA).

2nd September 2024

Lantra takes the helm at WiSA

2nd September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Albert Heijn is looking to set a new standard for sustainable seafood in the Netherlands by being the first Dutch retailer to introduce farmed shrimp that are raised with significantly higher welfare…

2nd September 2024

Albert Heijn debuts new sustainable shrimp

2nd September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Small-scale Scottish salmon farmer Loch Duart has confirmed it is taking its prized fish to Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore from 4-6 September 2024, giving visitors, buyers and food enthusiasts at the…

2nd September 2024

Loch Duart targets Asian export growth

2nd September 2024

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Celiktrans Shipyard in Turkey has delivered the 48.1 metre LOA, 14-metre breadth groundfish trawler Sigurbjörg ÁR-67. It was built to a Nautic design for the Westman Islands-based fishing company.

30th August 2024

Triple-rigger for Ísfélag of Iceland

30th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Millions of women in the fisheries industry are being left behind as new technologies emerge to address climate change and economic pressures, according to a new study by the University of East…

30th August 2024

Women in seafood marginalised by technology

30th August 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

China is poised to drive 40% of the global growth in seafood consumption to 2030, and this tremendous growth, fuelled by the country’s economic prosperity, large population, and high seafood demand, could…

30th August 2024

Rabobank: China could soon become a $29bn seafood import market

30th August 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Biotech company Lallemand Animal Nutrition and the University of Plymouth in the UK have marked 15 years of collaboration by unveiling a new initiative that aims to enhance fish resilience and welfare.

29th August 2024

New project targets improved aquaculture health and wellbeing

29th August 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Marine fishery experts in India have suggested offering incentives to encourage fishermen to adopt sustainable fishing practices and ensuring traceability in the sector, saying the move is essential for maintaining sustainability and…

29th August 2024

India considers incentivising sustainable fishing

29th August 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Norwegian-based maritime system supplier Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with shipyard Aas Mek Verksted for the delivery of a propulsion, manoeuvring and positioning system for Njord Aquashipping’s new live fish carriers.…

29th August 2024

Brunvoll secures contract for newcomer’s latest live fish carriers

29th August 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The European Environment Agency has published a range of measures to help safeguard the competitiveness and sustainability of the fishing industry.

29th August 2024

EEA proposes sustainable fishing measures

29th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Maritime welfare charity Stella Maris is calling for swifter prosecution of rogue fishing companies following a BBC exposé revealing modern-day slavery aboard vessels operating in UK waters.

28th August 2024

Stella Maris demands faster slavery prosecutions

28th August 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Two new studies published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology have revealed promising effects of krill oil supplementation on skin barrier function.

28th August 2024

Studies show benefits of krill oil on skin

28th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Voluntary, independent and accredited third-party certification programme FISH Standard for Crew Inc has confirmed that two vessels of the Austral Fisheries fleet have been awarded FISH certification. The certified vessels, Cape Arkona and Isla Eden, are…

28th August 2024

Austral achieves FISH Standard for crew

28th August 2024

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Fishmeal production between January and June 2024 in the countries analysed by IFFO, The Marine Ingredients Organisation, was up by 40%, while that of fish oil was up by 10%, compared with…

28th August 2024

IFFO: 2024 fishmeal production up thanks to Peru fishery

28th August 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Faroe Islands-headquartered salmon producer Bakkafrost Group delivered second-quarter operational earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of DKK 388 million, some DKK 35 million more than in the corresponding period of 2023.

28th August 2024

Faroes strike impacts Bakkafrost’s financial performance

28th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A consultative meeting of stakeholders in Kochi is to review the progress of the ongoing fishery improvement programme aimed at achieving the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for deepsea shrimp, coastal shrimp…

27th August 2024

Indian seafood certifications undergo review

27th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

NIWA’s new research vessel Kaharoa II will be in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi over the three weeks to 10 September 2024, filming underwater habitats.…

27th August 2024

NZ researcher to study Hauraki Gulf

27th August 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

PK Srivastava, Advisor to the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences said that India is all set to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also called High Seas Treaty, in the…

27th August 2024

India set to sign High Seas Treaty

27th August 2024