Funding will strengthen production, infrastructure and private investment while supporting food security and new jobs.
The World Bank approved US$60 million to expand aquaculture and poultry production in the Republic of Congo. The programme will improve access to feed, infrastructure, finance and technical assistance, while promoting private investment, employment and food security.
Incident highlights risks of close encounters with large marine mammals
Two Fisheries and Oceans Canada officers were injured during an encounter with a humpback whale off British Columbia. The incident underscores the hazards faced by fisheries personnel working around large marine mammals.
The ACC is pushing for public disclosure of fishing rights, quotas, licence holders and beneficial ownership to strengthen accountability across the sector.
Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has called for greater transparency in the fisheries sector to curb corruption, illegal fishing and financial crime. The agency advocates publishing information on fishing rights, quota allocations, licence holders and beneficial ownership, strengthening oversight and public accountability over the country’s valuable marine resources.
FFA members seek to capture greater economic benefits from their tuna resources through local participation and value-added development.
Pacific fisheries leaders are shifting their focus from simply managing tuna stocks to retaining more value in the region. The FFA is promoting greater Pacific ownership, processing, investment and employment, seeking to ensure that more of the economic benefits generated by tuna remain within island economies.
The new EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste has entered into force today. The regulation—the implementation of which is causing uncertainty within the seafood canning and processing sector—introduces strict limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, known as "forever chemicals") in food-contact packaging, with the aim of providing "greater protection for consumers and the environment." The rule also represents a step forward in harmonizing definitions for manufacturers and producers responsible for extended producer responsibility regarding packaging. Additionally, specific labeling and information requirements will apply to packaging, ensuring that manufacturers or importers can be identified and contacted as necessary.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
A yacht that crashed over a floating collar and into a salmon farm pen has been successfully removed, Mowi Ireland said
The near-70-year-old vessel barged over the top of one pen at Mowi’s Portlee Smolt site, Clare Island, in County Mayo before coming to rest inside a second pen after an apparent navigation error.
The incident involving the Rara Avis, a flat-bottomed schooner modelled after Thames barge lines.There were 25 French people on the boat, and no reported injuries. Those aboard were temporarily transferred to Clare Island while Mowi prepared to remove the vessel
Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The Antarctic krill fishery is rapidly approaching its seasonal catch limit and is expected to close before the end of August 2026, marking the second consecutive year of an early shutdown for the Southern Ocean fleet.
The anticipated closure follows the August 2025 shutdown, when the fishery reached its 620,000-tonne trigger limit four months ahead of schedule for the first time in history. Conservation organisations warn that a repeated early shutdown underscores accelerating pressure on the fishery and highlights the critical need to reform current management protocols. Krill form the foundation of the Southern Ocean ecosystem, supporting penguins, whales, seals and countless other Antarctic species while also supplying a growing global market for omega-3 nutritional supplements, aquaculture feed and pet food.
Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
BioMar raised its full-year guidance after first-half feed volumes increased 5% to 710,000 tonnes, in its first results since listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Revenue was broadly unchanged at DKK7.37 billion (€985 million/$1.14 billion), while operating profit fell 4% to DKK359 million (€48 million/$55 million), according to the half-year report.
Second-quarter volumes rose 3% to 395,000 tonnes and revenue increased 5% to DKK4.16 billion (€557 million/$643 million).
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Singapore-listed group establishes Timor Aquahub to develop lobster farming, seafood processing and exports
Qian Hu has launched Timor Aquahub International in Timor-Leste, holding a 55% stake. The company plans to invest US$1 million in an operational base and US$2 million in a seaside hatchery, targeting sustainable lobster farming, seafood processing and regional exports.
Both countries aim to advance sustainable management, research and technology transfer.
Norwegian Ambassador Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen and Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku discussed expanding cooperation in fisheries and marine resources, focusing on production, research, technology and knowledge exchange.
Gangwon seeks to turn East Sea bluefin tuna into a high-value industry South Korea
Sajo Seafood, Gangwon Province, Suhyup, and Catholic Kwandong University promote a model based on processing, ultra-deep freezing, and cold chain.
The South Korean province of Gangwon has taken the f...
Icelandic Fish Landings Drop 51% Year-on-Year in July Iceland
The monthly contraction was driven by a 74% slump in pelagic catches, though accumulated volume over the last twelve months maintains an 8% growth.
REYKJAVÍK — Landings volume by the Ice...
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CONGO
Funding will strengthen production, infrastructure and private investment while supporting food security and new jobs.
CANADA
Incident highlights risks of close encounters with large marine mammals
NAMIBIA
The ACC is pushing for public disclosure of fishing rights, quotas, licence holders and beneficial ownership to strengthen accountability across the sector.
NEW ZEALAND
FFA members seek to capture greater economic benefits from their tuna resources through local participation and value-added development.
BELGIUM
The new EU regulation on packaging and packaging waste has entered into force today. The regulation—the implementation of which is causing uncertainty within the seafood canning and processing sector—introduces strict limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, known as "forever chemicals") in food-contact packaging, with the aim of providing "greater protection for consumers and the environment." The rule also represents a step forward in harmonizing definitions for manufacturers and producers responsible for extended producer responsibility regarding packaging. Additionally, specific labeling and information requirements will apply to packaging, ensuring that manufacturers or importers can be identified and contacted as necessary.
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The near-70-year-old vessel barged over the top of one pen at Mowi’s Portlee Smolt site, Clare Island, in County Mayo before coming to rest inside a second pen after an apparent navigation error.
ANTARCTICA
The Antarctic krill fishery is rapidly approaching its seasonal catch limit and is expected to close before the end of August 2026, marking the second consecutive year of an early shutdown for the Southern Ocean fleet.
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BioMar
SINGAPORE
Singapore-listed group establishes Timor Aquahub to develop lobster farming, seafood processing and exports
BANGLADESH
Both countries aim to advance sustainable management, research and technology transfer.
