An international conference to discuss the management of bluefin tuna stocks in the Pacific Ocean came to a close on Tuesday. The participants agreed to a 50-percent increase in the catch quota for large bluefin tuna and a 10-percent increase in the quota for smaller ones in the western and central Pacific.
The international conference opened in Kushiro City in Hokkaido Prefecture on July 10, with delegates from 13 countries and regions, including Japan, the US, South Korea and Taiwan taking part.
Japan had proposed an expansion of the catch quota, but there was a gap in opinion among the participating countries and regions, and the focus was on whether they could agree.
As a result of the agreement, Japan's catch quota will increase by more than 2,800 tons for large tuna and 400 tons for small ones.
It's the first time for the small bluefin tuna quota to be raised since 2015 — when the current catch restrictions began.
The agreement is expected to be formalized later in the year.
Japan's Fisheries Agency has stated that it will continue to proceed with negotiations so that the agreed proposal will be formally adopted.
Fisheries Minister Luis Planas had convened representatives of the Spanish fishing sector to review progress on negotiations regarding the EU's multiannual financial framework—specifically concerning the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)—and aid to address the crisis triggered by US and Israeli attacks on Iran. However, the discussion ended up covering a wide range of topics: training, trade agreements, fishing quotas, Mediterranean regulations, and more.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Thailand has launched its first research project to farm Atlantic salmon domestically, with scientists using a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to assess whether commercial production is feasible in the tropical country.
The project is being led by the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University in partnership with PTT LNG. Researchers are studying salmon growth, nutrition and the economics of production to determine whether a domestic industry could be established.The first phase of the project began after 20,000 fertilised Atlantic salmon eggs were imported from Chile in early May.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Salmon farming has become one of the world’s most successful aquaculture industries. It has provided large volumes of healthy protein, created employment in coastal regions and built a global market for farmed Atlantic salmon.
For many years, the main production model has been relatively simple: produce smolt on land, transfer the fish to sea cages and grow them to harvest size in the ocean. This model has been extremely effective. It has allowed the industry to scale up and in the right locations it remains a very efficient way to produce salmon.
Author: Ivar Warrer-Hansen / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
The Ecuadorian shrimp industry, through theNational Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) and the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), has formalised an alliance with Conservation International Ecuador (CI-Ecuador) to strengthen mangrove conservation and restoration efforts, promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture, and contribute to the climate resilience of Ecuador’s coastal ecosystems and communities.Through this agreement, the organisations will establish a framework for collaboration and implement joint actions under the Mangroves for Climate initiative.
The German government scraps the heavy frigate project led by Rheinmetall and opts for TKMS's Meko frigates to modernize its Navy
The German government has decided to cancel the F126 heavy frigate program—valued at approximately €10 billion—after noting accumulated delays and rising project costs. The decision marks a significant setback for Rheinmetall, which was undertaking its first major foray into military shipbuilding following its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), and it reshapes Germany's industrial strategy regarding one of Europe's largest naval defense programs.
During the 2026 Applied AI SummIT, Mowi Chile presented its Smart Farming 4.0 strategy, which relies on artificial intelligence, real-time monitoring, and data analysis to optimize feeding, anticipate environmental risks, and strengthen decision-making in salmon production.
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in salmon farming—not only in automating processes but also in enhancing the ability to anticipate production, environmental, and health-related events. This was one of the key takeaways shared by Mowi Chile during the 2026 Applied Artificial Intelligence SummIT hosted by Duoc UC in Puerto Montt.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
This year, Russia unilaterally increased its quota to 67,548 tonnes—nearly five times its 2004 quota.
Following a proposal by the European Union (EU) and recent trade restrictions targeting Russian fish, members of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)—with the exception of Russia—have adopted measures to curb unsustainable mackerel fishing in the North-East Atlantic. The stock is in a critical state of conservation after years of overfishing, particularly by Russia. This year, the country unilaterally raised its quota to 22.5% of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC)—equivalent to 67,548 tonnes—which is nearly five times the quota it held in 2004.
The EU, the United Kingdom, Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Norway, and Iceland have agreed to limit Russian mackerel catches in international waters to 1,495 tonnes.
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Marine conservation charity Oceana UK has revealed the scale of the UK’s offshore oil and gas legacy,?identifying?1,685 active or unplugged wells inside marine protected areas and warning that ageing infrastructure could pose growing risks to marine wildlife if not properly decommissioned.
The findings come as ministers prepare the?Energy Independence Bill, which is expected to legislate for an end to new oil and gas licences.?Oceana says the UK now has a major opportunity to tackle the environmental legacy of decades of offshore extraction
The Koñimo I, which was being used at a Chilean salmon farm, sank when its crew were sleeping
A fish farm service vessel that sank with the loss of six lives in Chile’s Reloncaví estuary on January 27 has been raised five months after the tragedy
Salvage operations began in early June and the recovery was completed at the weekend.
Following this, prosecutor María Angélica de Miguel reported that “now comes a very important stage, which is the carrying out of the various expert analyses that will be performed together with the Investigative Police”.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The Governor of Tierra del Fuego, Gustavo Melella, and the Argentine-Canadian firm Wanchese Cooke—a subsidiary of Cooke Canada—have signed a letter of intent. The agreement aims to establish an initial framework for dialogue, technical and institutional exchange, and the assessment of aquaculture development opportunities within the Argentine province.
This initiative aligns with Tierra del Fuego’s public policy of promoting sustainable, innovative aquaculture that generates added value, in accordance with the provincial Aquaculture Development Plan and current regulations.
Through this agreement, both parties express their commitment to advancing a preliminary work agenda.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
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Fisheries Minister Luis Planas had convened representatives of the Spanish fishing sector to review progress on negotiations regarding the EU's multiannual financial framework—specifically concerning the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)—and aid to address the crisis triggered by US and Israeli attacks on Iran. However, the discussion ended up covering a wide range of topics: training, trade agreements, fishing quotas, Mediterranean regulations, and more.
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Thailand has launched its first research project to farm Atlantic salmon domestically, with scientists using a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to assess whether commercial production is feasible in the tropical country.
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Salmon farming has become one of the world’s most successful aquaculture industries. It has provided large volumes of healthy protein, created employment in coastal regions and built a global market for farmed Atlantic salmon.
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The Ecuadorian shrimp industry, through the
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The German government scraps the heavy frigate project led by Rheinmetall and opts for TKMS's Meko frigates to modernize its Navy
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Following a proposal by the European Union (EU) and recent trade restrictions targeting Russian fish, members of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)—with the exception of Russia—have adopted measures to curb unsustainable mackerel fishing in the North-East Atlantic. The stock is in a critical state of conservation after years of overfishing, particularly by Russia. This year, the country unilaterally raised its quota to 22.5% of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC)—equivalent to 67,548 tonnes—which is nearly five times the quota it held in 2004.
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A fish farm service vessel that sank with the loss of six lives in Chile’s Reloncaví estuary on January 27 has been raised five months after the tragedy
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The Governor of Tierra del Fuego, Gustavo Melella, and the Argentine-Canadian firm Wanchese Cooke—a subsidiary of
