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Global Seafood Alliance BAP certification scheme grows. The Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program grew 8.6 percent last year, ending 2021 with 3,169 BAP-certified facilities […]
Colombia declares new Marine Protect Area The Government of Colombia has recently declared Isla Ají a new marine protected area (MPA). Spanning 24,600 ha (95 square miles), this important nature reserve will […]
Stolt Sea Farm joins Consumers Goods Forum Stolt Sea Farm has joined the Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of industry experts, aimed at securing consumer trust and driving change. […]
IPNLF strengthens its governance structures by adding another prominent member to its Board of Trustees. The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF), the global charity which supports and promotes environmentally sustainable […]
LED illuminated nets reduce bycatch of sharks and skates. In a win-win for commercial fisheries and marine wildlife, researchers have found that using lighted nets greatly reduced accidental bycatch of […]
Good demand growth expected in all key markets of Global aquaculture, according to RaboResearch. Good demand will support high seafood prices in the first half of 2022. Supply for salmon […]
New science and sustainability officer for alternative protein producer. World-leading alternative protein producer, Calysta, has signalled its future intentions with the appointment of Dr Lori Giver, as Chief Science and […]
Applications open for the Marine Institute’s Bursary Programme. The Marine Institute continues to invest in the next generation of ocean professionals, through the 2022 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, which provides […]
Cermaq Canada slashes emissions with new aeration technology from Poseidon Ocean Systems. Cermaq Canada is reporting that they have cut over 76,000 kg of CO2 emissions from their operations in […]
EU consumers go wild on cod, but EU landings at all time low. EU consumers go wild on cod, but with EU landings at an all time low, third country […]
Shifting ocean closures best way to protect animals from accidental catch. Accidentally trapping sharks, seabirds, marine mammals, sea turtles and other animals in fishing gear is one of the biggest […]
‘First in Scotland’ aquaculture technology granted environmental licence. Plans for Scotland’s first semi-closed containment marine finfish farm have taken a further step forward, after the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) […]
Blumar gains key MSC certification for horse mackerel. Chilean seafood processor Blumar has achieved a new certification at its frozen plant in Rocuant, with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) having […]
Nueva Pescanova to use recycled plastics collected from beaches and coastal areas. The Nueva Pescanova Group will become the first company in its sector to use plastic waste collected from […]
$50M gift aims to improve Hawaii’s ocean health. The University of Hawaii at Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) announced a seven-year $50 million commitment from Dr. […]
CEO of Stolt-Neilsen to step down and move to chairman role. Niels G. Stolt-Nielsen has informed the Board of Stolt-Nielsen Limited of his wish to step down from his role […]
Alaska pollock fishery secures prestigious sustainability award. The Wild Alaska Pollock fishery was recognised for its successful fishery management and sustainability results by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) with its […]
Scottish smoked salmon takes centre stage in Dubai at BBC Good Food Awards. Trade marketing body Seafood Scotland is sponsoring the BBC Good Food Magazine Awards in Dubai for the […]
Antarctic Krill Fishery rated as one of the world’s most sustainable fisheries. Aker BioMarine’s Antarctic krill fishery was awarded an A-rating from the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) in the 2021 […]
PECH committee re-elects Pierre Karleskind as chair. European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries (PECH) re-elected Pierre Karleskind (Renew, FR) as committee chair for the second half of the legislature, on Monday. […]
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