World Fishing News – Page 2
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NewsIceland’s September catch rises 34% on last year
Pelagic landings for the month increase by 65%, but there’s a 14% dip in the demersal fisheries volume
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NewsBrussels green lights Mowi’s acquisition of Nova Sea
Mowi’s acquisition of a controlling stake in fellow salmon producer has received the approval of the European Commission
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NewsNeal Woods returns to John West UK as Commercial Director
Woods served three years as General Manager of John West Ireland, and one year as interim General Manager of John West Netherlands
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NewsEuropean Commission adopts guidance on Natura 2000 and fishing
New document provides tools for managing the relationship between commercial fishing and the EU’s most valuable marine ecosystems
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NewsMexico acts to protect Atlantic sharks after years of delay
Shark League coalition welcomes bans on bigeye thresher, oceanic whitetip, shortfin mako, hammerhead and silky sharks
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NewsUK’s top young fish friers named as national award heats up
Ten of the industry’s most promising young professionals have been named as semi-finalists in the competition
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NewsGSA, BAP recognised by FAO for sustainable aquatic food system work
Global Seafood Alliance and Best Aquaculture Practices received special recognition at a ceremony in Rome on 15 October 2025
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NewsLower volume, less value for Icelandic fisheries
Fleet caught 993,602 tonnes of fish and shellfish in 2024 with a total first-sales value below ISK 171.2 billion, new analysis confirms
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NewsGreat Lakes Fish Initiative wins UN award
The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative has won a UN award for promoting sustainable, full fish use practices
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NewsChemical-free culling launches in Chile
Ace Aquatec and Lago Sofía are partnering to install a chemical-free culling system for smolts
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NewsGenetics boost UK native oysters
Scientists are using genetics to boost native oyster resilience and restore UK marine ecosystems and aquaculture
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NewsEU fishers challenge mackerel boycotts
The EU fishing industry is urging coastal states to agree on sustainable mackerel quotas, resisting consumer boycotts
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NewsWorldFish honoured for technical advances in sustainable aquatic food systems
At its 80th anniversary event in Rome, FAO awarded the research organisation with Global Technical Recognition
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NewsThai Union to shift mackerel sourcing in response to Atlantic stock issue
Beginning in 2026, the seafood company will adjust its focus towards “more abundant and sustainable” mackerel species
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NewsNES secures equipment contract for new live fish carrier
Newbuild being constructed by shipbuilder Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted for North Salmon Service
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NewsFirst Taiwanese fish farm joins Improver Programme
Cobia and dragon-tiger grouper producer Tuna Rich Trade & Fishery Co commits to making measurable improvements
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NewsSeafood Coalition seeks court order to pause MMPA import ban, citing threats to US industry
Parties to lawsuit support the Act’s goals, but say they want to see it “responsibly and sensibly” applied
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NewsIndia sets mariculture growth target
India is targeting 2.5 million tonnes of mariculture by 2047 to meet seafood demand and boost livelihoods
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NewsWaitrose rolls out Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool across supply chain
Adopting SCEPT reinforces UK retailer’s commitment to net-zero emissions targets
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NewsNomad Foods names new Executive President and CEO-elect
Alongside Dominic Brisby’s appointment, European frozen food giant announces Stéfan Descheemaeker’s retirement
