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ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

World fisheries and aquaculture production has hit a new high, with aquaculture production of aquatic animals surpassing capture fisheries for the first time, according to a new report from the Food and…

9th June 2024

FAO: Global fisheries and aquaculture production reaches new record high

9th June 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood giant John West has teamed up with Alzheimer’s Research UK to help people look after their brains.

7th June 2024

John West joins brain health campaign

7th June 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Marking World Oceans Day (8 June), Mars Petcare’s Global Marine Sustainability Lead, Andrew Russell, looks at the challenge of sustainable fish sourcing, and highlights the importance of investment in the blue economy and the…

7th June 2024

Op-Ed: Helping to keep the blue economy above water

7th June 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Scottish aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec has partnered with Shrimp Welfare Project to expand access to humane stunning solutions amongst shrimp producers globally.

7th June 2024

Partnership targets shrimp slaughter improvements

7th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Regional fisheries management organisation (RFMO), the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has advised that it is gearing up to effectively curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Mediterranean and the…

6th June 2024

FAO-GFCM strengthening efforts to eradicate IUU

6th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

There have been shocking failures in global fisheries management over the last 70 years, according to a new report from Greenpeace International. 

6th June 2024

Greenpeace: Shocking failures in global fisheries management

6th June 2024

LAND-BASED FARMING

LAND-BASED FARMING

Fisheries and aquaculture equipment supplier Cflow has made its latest delivery to Norwegian land-based salmon farmer Andfjord Salmon ahead of schedule. The company has already completed several equipment deliveries, including large shut-off…

6th June 2024

Cflow delivers to Andfjord Salmon ahead of schedule

6th June 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms has teamed up with a seaweed growing venture in a scheme that combines salmon and kelp farming on Loch Spelve, in the Sound of Mull. The aim of…

6th June 2024

Seaweed collaboration first for Scottish Sea Farms

6th June 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway has exported seafood worth NOK14 billion (€1.88 billion) in May, an increase of 8% over the same month in 2023.

6th June 2024

Norway seafood exports at all-time May high

6th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new photography exhibition shining a light on the lives of Scotland’s fishing communities is featuring at the Scottish Fisheries Museum from June 2024.

6th June 2024

Museum showcasing powerful stories from Scotland’s fishing industry

6th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Ahead of the approaching European elections, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced her commitment to appointing a full-time EU Fisheries Commissioner for her second term, with the role focusing…

6th June 2024

Europêche welcomes plan for full-time fisheries commissioner

6th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marine conservation group, Sea Shepherd, is helping the Polynesian country of Tuvalu in its fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

5th June 2024

Tuvalu brings Sea Shepherd on board in IUU fight

5th June 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Andfjord Salmon Group AS has a big ambition – to develop the world’s most sustainable and fish-friendly aquaculture facility of its kind.

4th June 2024

Andfjord Salmon farm ‘progressing well’

4th June 2024

NEW VESSELS

NEW VESSELS

Fisheries Development Oman (FDO), the fisheries sector investment arm of the Oman Investment Authority, has commissioned Adamas to the fleet of its subsidiary, Oman Pelagic.

4th June 2024

New Adamas joins Oman fleet

4th June 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

North American harvesting and processing company Trident Seafoods has confirmed its plant in Kodiak, Alaska, will continue operating through the ‘B’ Season to ensure local fishers have a market for the season…

3rd June 2024

Trident to continue operations at Kodiak

3rd June 2024

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Consumers find the thought of using insects and microalgae in salmon feed hard to digest, and most people don’t even know that wild salmon eat insects in the rivers, according to new…

3rd June 2024

Nofima: Consumers need time to find new salmon feeds palatable

3rd June 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK seafood supplier Wright Brothers UK has endorsed the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) programme, the Global Seafood Alliance has confirmed.

3rd June 2024

Wright Brothers UK endorses BAP certification

3rd June 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Bellingham, Washington-headquartered processor Northline Seafoods has completed Hannah, its state-of-the-art seafood platform that will start operating in Bristol Bay, Alaska, during the 2024 salmon fishing season.

3rd June 2024

Northline completes Hannah seafood platform

3rd June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Accountability.Fish has shared the results of the 28th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission held in Thailand on 13 to 17 May.

3rd June 2024

Accountability.Fish shares IOTC decisions

3rd June 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A UK seaweed grower has teamed up with fashion retailer New Look to promote sustainability.

31st May 2024

Seaweed boosts fashion’s eco credentials

31st May 2024