Ninety-seven percent of the world’s total commercial tuna catch now comes from stocks at “healthy” abundance levels, according to the latest “Status of the Stocks” report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
At the same time, nearly 100% of the global tuna catch comes from stocks not experiencing overfishing. ISSF says this indicates that tuna fisheries are not only biologically healthy but also being harvested at sustainable levels.
SalMar passed 300,000 tons harvested in one year for the first time
Lower costs and higher prices gave SalMar, the world's second largest Atlantic salmon farmer, a clear boost in results in the fourth quarter, Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sister site, Kyst.no, reports.
For the full year 2025, for the first time, over 300,000 gutted weight tonnes of salmon were harvested in one year, SalMar says in its Q4 2025 report. The total harvest volume ended at 300,900 gwt.
Author: Ole Andreas Drønen / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The figures, reported by Kevin Craigens of The Shetland Times, prompted Ms Burgess to accuse the industry of a lack of transparency and to question why salmon farms are allowed to decide what mortality data they disclose.
“Scotland’s salmon farming industry has serious problems, and letting companies choose what to report isn’t working,” said Ms Burgess, the Highlands and Islands list MSP and a member of Holyrood’s Rural Affairs Committee. She is campaigning for a pause on new salmon farms and the expansion of existing sites, and is calling for mandatory reporting of all fish deaths.
She said a committee review found that most of the 65 recommendations made by a previous inquiry in 2019 had not been implemented, with conditions in some areas worsening. “Scotland’s good name and our seas depend on it,” she added.
The Scottish Government said it takes fish health “very seriously” and insisted the industry is subject to “robust controls”. It said it does “not recognise” the figures cited and warned that a moratorium could threaten jobs and investment.
Industry body Salmon Scotland criticised Ms Burgess’ comments, noting an independent report showing the sector contributes £1 billion to the Scottish economy and supports rural communities.
The Rostov Region remains one of Russia’s leading producers of farmed fish in the Azov–Black Sea Fisheries Basin and nationwide. The development of aquaculture in the region was discussed at a meeting chaired by Vasily Sokolov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries.
Fish farming enterprises in the Rostov Region continue to increase production. In 2024, total output, including stocking material, reached 32.121 thousand tons, while production in 2025 is expected to rise to 32.694 thousand tons. Key species cultivated include carp, silver carp, grass carp, trout, and sturgeon.
While pond aquaculture in artificial reservoirs remains dominant, extensive open-water aquaculture based on natural feeding conditions is expanding rapidly. Its share of total commercial fish production grew from 27.9% in 2024 to 34.4% in 2025.
A promising growth area is aquaculture in ponds formed by water-retaining structures on natural watercourses. The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Rostov Region has issued 16 permits allowing such activities. Increased business interest has been supported by state assistance measures, reinforcing the region’s role in aquaculture development in southern Russia.
The Aquaculture Innovation Zone is growing and consolidating itself as a barometer of the new production model: data, automation, and "measurable" sustainability to gain efficiency, control risks, and ensure supply.
From April 21 to 23, 2026, Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global returns to Barcelona with a message that's hard to ignore: aquaculture is no longer a peripheral chapter but will occupy a strategic place at the world's leading seafood trade fair. The change is not just aesthetic—an extra space or an extra program—but a shift in focus: the event emphasizes aquaculture as a key industrial infrastructure for sustaining volume
Imitations have more calories, sugar, and fat than aquatic protein
About a year and a half ago, Anfaco, the association of canning companies and the fish and seafood processing industry, along with other employers' associations in the meat and poultry industries, fed up with products made from soy, peas, broad beans, and other vegetables being disguised as animal protein, demanded that things be called by their proper names. #Cadacosaporsunombre (Everything by its name) was their hashtag. Because no matter how much a gelled lupin or an emulsified pea is called—and even labeled—a tuna burger or hake fillet, the truth is that they are still just peas or lupins (as lupins are also known).
Author: E. Abuín / La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
A breakthrough microdiet for Atlantic cod larvae. From research to reality—WINCod sets a new standard for cod hatchery performance.
SPAROS proudly announces the launch of WINCod, a next-generation microdiet specifically developed for Atlantic cod larvae. Emerging from the EarlyCOD project, WINCod tackles key challenges in cod hatcheries—high mortality, skeletal deformities, and inconsistent juvenile quality.
Designed for early co-feeding protocols, WINCod pairs seamlessly with Planktonic AS’s cryoplankton (frozen live plankton), delivering a synergistic nutritional strategy that supports larvae during the critical first feeding and weaning phases.
BioMar has acquired the remaining 30 percent shareholding in BioMar Ecuador, taking full ownership of the business following a joint venture with the Lanec family.
The company said the transaction follows a partnership that saw feed volumes in Ecuador increase fourfold between 2019 and 2024. The Lanec family will continue as a strategic commercial partner.
BioMar said BioMar Ecuador is planning to expand production capacity from 300,000 tonnes to 410,000 tonnes during 2026. The increase will be achieved through debottlenecking and the installation of a new pelletised feed line. The expansion project is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
The Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján, participated in the fair organized for National Fish Consumption Day, which aims to promote healthy eating.
The consumption of fishery and aquaculture products in the country recorded significant growth over the past decade, driven by government policies promoting healthy eating. According to the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), per capita fish consumption increased from 13.2 kilos per person in 2012 to 17.1 kilos in 2024, representing a rise of 3.9 kilos per person.
This progress has been made possible thanks to the implementation of the “Let’s Eat Fish” (A Comer Pescado) program, which promotes healthy diets and improves access to seafood products at affordable prices nationwide.
The information was released as part of the National Fish Consumption Day, during a fair held in Lima, which was attended by the Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján (pictured), who highlighted the importance of fish as a source of protein and essential nutrients for the population.
PRODUCE reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to promote the consumption of fishery products in order to improve food security and nutrition for Peruvian families.
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“Scotland’s salmon farming industry has serious problems, and letting companies choose what to report isn’t working,” said Ms Burgess, the Highlands and Islands list MSP and a member of Holyrood’s Rural Affairs Committee. She is campaigning for a pause on new salmon farms and the expansion of existing sites, and is calling for mandatory reporting of all fish deaths.
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About a year and a half ago, Anfaco, the association of canning companies and the fish and seafood processing industry, along with other employers' associations in the meat and poultry industries, fed up with products made from soy, peas, broad beans, and other vegetables being disguised as animal protein, demanded that things be called by their proper names. #Cadacosaporsunombre (Everything by its name) was their hashtag. Because no matter how much a gelled lupin or an emulsified pea is called—and even labeled—a tuna burger or hake fillet, the truth is that they are still just peas or lupins (as lupins are also known). .png)
Ragnhild Dragøy is moving from the Aker QRILL company.
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A breakthrough microdiet for Atlantic cod larvae. From research to reality—WINCod sets a new standard for cod hatchery performance.
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The consumption of fishery and aquaculture products in the country recorded significant growth over the past decade, driven by government policies promoting healthy eating. According to the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), per capita fish consumption increased from 13.2 kilos per person in 2012 to 17.1 kilos in 2024, representing a rise of 3.9 kilos per person.
