The World Aquaculture Society has issued a call for abstracts from people wishing to make presentations at its annual conference, which is being held in Tanzania in December.
World Aquaculture 2026 Tanzania (WA26T) is being run in conjunction with the fifth Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of theWorld Aquaculture Society(AFRAQ2026).
The dates for the combined events are December 1-4, and the venue is the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, East Africa’s fastest growing city with a population of more than 4 million inhabitants.
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There has been an unexpected change of leadership from father to son at the Norwegian land based company Gigante Salmon.
Kjell Lorentsen, founder of the business, has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer while his son Kristian Lorentsen who has also been involved in the development of Gigante Salmon since the start, will take his place.
Gigante, which operates a land-based salmon farm on the Norwegian coast, in the Nordland region, announced earlier this month that it is now in the commercial stage of production.
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On April 28, 2026, the Afundación de Vigo headquarters hosted the IV GSSG Forum. The event, held under the motto "Responsibility and Impact," brought together more than 350 people of 20 nationalities and 18 international experts.
The inauguration featured figures such as Marta Villaverde, Abel Caballero, Isabel Artime, and José María Benavent. Villaverde highlighted Galicia as a leader in responsible management, while Caballero emphasized the scientific support of technical institutions located in Vigo.
During the day, key topics were debated, such as:
Blue Transformation: Technical presentation by Diana Fernández de la Reguera.
Fisheries Certification: Participation of Rupert Howes.
Blue Carbon and Mangroves: Analysis by Simone Maridueña and Gianluca Marino.
Socioeconomic Development: Case study of Lüderitz, Namibia, presented by Brigitte Fredericks.
Impact Economy: Closing session led by Gerbrand Haverkamp.
During the first quarter of 2026, salmon exports reached US$1.991 billion, representing 7% of total national exports and registering an 8% increase in value and a 19% increase in volume compared to the same period of the previous year, even though the growth in harvested biomass over the last five years has averaged 2%. These figures are part of the Export Bulletin prepared by the research department of SalmonChile and confirm the sector's importance as an engine of economic development for the country, especially for the southern regions.
According to the report, during the first quarter of 2026, the sector's export growth was most pronounced in January (+14% in value, +23% in volume)
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To protect vulnerable marine ecosystems—those where corals or coral reefs are known or presumed to exist—the European Commission banned all bottom-dwelling fishing gear 43 months ago in 87 areas of Spain, Portugal, France, and Ireland. Although scientists from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) warned that there was only information on the impact of trawling, the Commission also banned gillnets and demersal longlines. The decision was upheld by the European Court of Justice and is now pending an appeal filed by Spain. The latest ICES recommendation proposes banning fishing in between 108 and 126 areas.
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Two companies – Compañía Americana de Conservas and Corporación Leribe – have decided to advance in the certification process within the anchovy fishery. The move marks the next step in work begun in 2016 through a fisheries improvement project (FIP) coordinated by CeDePesca, which is a Buenos Aires, Argentina-headquartered NGO that aims to help fisheries in Latin America work toward implementing more sustainable practices.
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Corbion has been awarded a new patent covering its liquid suspension of algal biomass with a DHA-rich omega-3 profile, marking another step forward in the development of sustainable feed ingredients for aquaculture and animal nutrition.
The patented innovation centres on a suspension of lysed algal cells in oil, a formulation designed to improve stability and performance in feed applications. The company says this builds on its established algal fermentation platform and strengthens its long-term differentiation in the rapidly evolving omega-3 market.
Corbion’s commercial product, AlgaPrime DHA LS, translates this technology into a scalable solution already widely used across aquaculture, livestock feed and pet food sectors.
Princes Group is set to expand its tinned fish portfolio, with two new premium tuna products.
Princes Ocean Select MSC Yellowfin Tuna Steak will be available to UK shoppers in Tesco from 4th May.
Princes new lightly flavoured tuna steaks will bring Mediterranean inspired flavours to the table, as consumers look to elevate affordable home dining.
The Princes Ocean Select Yellowfin Tuna Steaks will be available in two flavours
Salmon Evolution ASA (OSE: SALME) has officially commenced operations at its Phase 2 facility at Indre Harøy, marking a critical expansion in land-based aquaculture.
The company confirmed the successful completion of the first smolt release for this phase, reporting that the fish have adapted well and feeding has already begun under stable operational parameters.
With Phase 2 now online, Salmon Evolution is significantly scaling its production. The company plans to release approximately 2.8 million smolt at Indre Harøy in 2026. This represents a massive 60% increase from 2025 levels.
"When completed, Phase 2 will more than double capacity at Indre Harøy, being a real game-changer," said Trond Håkon Schaug-Pettersen (pictured), CEO of Salmon Evolution.
The expansion leverages four years of data from Phase 1. Together, these phases create an unmatched operational platform designed to transform the company's earnings capacity and establish a leader in sustainable, land-based salmon farming.
Namibia's President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has launched a process in the country to improve the fishing sector. To this end, she opened a debate last week at a forum with the industry and began a tour of some of the companies based in the territory, one of the fishing strongholds of Galicia. Among her stops, the Namibian leader included the facilities of the Vigo-based company Pereira, with operations "focused on quality, sustainability, and innovation."
Nandi-Ndaitwah initiated a series of consultations, reaffirming that "Namibia's marine resources are a national heritage that must be protected and used sustainably."
Author: Adrián Amoedo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
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World Aquaculture 2026 Tanzania (WA26T) is being run in conjunction with the fifth Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the 
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There has been an unexpected change of leadership from father to son at the Norwegian land based company 
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During the first quarter of 2026, salmon exports reached US$1.991 billion, representing 7% of total national exports and registering an 8% increase in value and a 19% increase in volume compared to the same period of the previous year, even though the growth in harvested biomass over the last five years has averaged 2%. These figures are part of the Export Bulletin prepared by the research department of SalmonChile and confirm the sector's importance as an engine of economic development for the country, especially for the southern regions.
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To protect vulnerable marine ecosystems—those where corals or coral reefs are known or presumed to exist—the European Commission banned all bottom-dwelling fishing gear 43 months ago in 87 areas of Spain, Portugal, France, and Ireland. Although scientists from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) warned that there was only information on the impact of trawling, the Commission also banned gillnets and demersal longlines. The decision was upheld by the European Court of Justice and is now pending an appeal filed by Spain. The latest ICES recommendation proposes banning fishing in between 108 and 126 areas.
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Peru’s anchovy small-scale purse seine fishery has begun the process of securing 
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The patented innovation centres on a suspension of lysed algal cells in oil, a formulation designed to improve stability and performance in feed applications. The company says this builds on its established algal fermentation platform and strengthens its long-term differentiation in the rapidly evolving omega-3 market.
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Namibia's President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has launched a process in the country to improve the fishing sector. To this end, she opened a debate last week at a forum with the industry and began a tour of some of the companies based in the territory, one of the fishing strongholds of Galicia. Among her stops, the Namibian leader included the facilities of the Vigo-based company 
