Alaskan frustrations mount as NPFMC Council discards concerns raised and continues pro-trawl policies at meeting held in Oregon. A headline in Under Current News published June 9th read: “North Pacific Council Bucks Critics, Preserves […]
Chip-shop fish among key seabed engineers. Many of the fish we eat play a key role in maintaining the seabed — and therefore our climate, new research shows. Convex Seascape Survey […]
Norway–UK Seafood Summit 2025. Shaping the Future of Seafood: Navigating Trends, Tackling Challenges and Seizing Opportunities. A record number of industry leaders gathered on Tuesday at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall […]
Testimony making difference in broken bycatch system North Pacific Fishery Management Council moves to consider amended alternatives for managing trawlers’ chum bycatch at its December meeting While the North Pacific […]
Chum trawl bycatch limit on the table. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council this week will consider limiting trawlers’ bycatch of chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock pelagic trawl fishery. From […]
2024 was the best year ever for Norwegian seafood exports. Never has Norway exported seafood with such a high value as in 2024. A total of 2.8 million tonnes of […]
Amar Seafood acquires Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd. Canadian fish farmer Amar Seafood has acquired Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd., a pioneering Scottish marine hatchery with a rich history of innovation in […]
Europêche welcomes Estonian Long Distance Fisheries Association as new member. Europêche, the foremost representative body for the European Union’s fishing industry, is pleased to announce the addition of the Estonian Long […]
Bluefront Equity invests in genetic conservation and reproduction efficiency Impact investor Bluefront Equity makes its biggest investment ever when the seafood investor becomes majority shareholder of Cryogenetics, which is the […]
Strong September secures solid quarter for Norwegian seafood exports. Norway exported seafood worth NOK 44.1 billion in the third quarter. This is an increase of NOK 2.2 billion, or 5 per […]
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries. Commercially important marine fish and invertebrate species will likely shift northwards under a warmer climate. Marine fisheries are an […]
Elevating Icelandic seafood exports through strategic branding and global market expansion. The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will be […]
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries. Marine fisheries are an essential source of protein for a large part of the world’s population, as well as […]
EC report on fisheries technical measures. The European Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries […]
Europêche welcomes Lithuanian Long Distance Fisheries Association as new member. Europêche, the leading representative body for the fishing industry in the European Union, is delighted to announce the addition of the […]
West coast gene bank among environmental projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers. A ground-breaking gene bank is among seven major environmental projects being supported by Scotland’s salmon farmers to help save […]
Faroe deal gives Scots boats extra flexibility. Bilateral fisheries negotiations with the Faroe Islands, one of Scotland’s closest fishing neighbours, have now concluded for 2024. These agreements set out exchanges […]
Norway – UK 2024 Seafood Summit galvanises seafood sector. Industry leaders emphasise collaboration and transparency as cornerstones for future growth. Close to 200 leading stakeholders from across the seafood industry […]
Norway – UK Seafood Summit 2024. Industry leaders convene at Summit to tackle economic challenges, unveil emerging trends & forge strategies for 2024. Leading stakeholders from across the seafood industry […]
With the help of EMFF funding and a bit of Danish ingenuity, researchers are exploring innovative production techniques that could revolutionise aquaculture as we know it. Today, fish fry production is based […]