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Sofina's new appointments, from left: Samantha Williams, Claire Moore, and Toni Jackson.
Sofina Foods Europe hires seafood executive as technical and sustainability director
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The company says the appointment of Claire Moore reflects its ambitions in retail seafood and wider protein markets, alongside two further senior hires announced this week.
Innovafeed earns recognition for its sustainable insect-based ingredients
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Skretting opens new aquafeed plant in Nairobi
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US National Fisheries Institute names new scientific affairs director
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The farming of this species still depends on the collection of wild pueruli and juveniles.

New research to advance sustainable spiny lobster farming in the Philippines

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The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) promotes sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development across Southeast Asia.
Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska
New NOAA atlas identifies potential aquaculture sites in Alaska
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A federal review has highlighted 77 locations in Alaska state waters that may be suitable for shellfish and seaweed farming.
Ecuador reaches historic record in non-oil exports driven by shrimp sales
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Shrimp was the top exported product, generating up to USD 8.401 billion, a 20.2% increase compared to 2024.
Scottish team makes breakthrough in land-based red seaweed farming
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Scottish salmon remained the king of UK food exports in 2025
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New Spanish study to combat passive fishing gear impact
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Farm in a Box announces its first market-ready product
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Aquaculture

The farming of this species still depends on the collection of wild pueruli and juveniles.

New research to advance sustainable spiny lobster farming in the Philippines

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) promotes sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development across Southeast Asia.
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Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska
Dr Frederik De Boever and Dr Puja Kumar with tank-grown Palmaria palmata at SAMS lab facilities in Oban.
A worker in a salmon farm in Scotland.
Ohad Maiman and Thue Holm.
Maine Farmers Are Why - Campaign by Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition

Seafood

Sofina's new appointments, from left: Samantha Williams, Claire Moore, and Toni Jackson.

Sofina Foods Europe hires seafood executive as technical and sustainability director

The company says the appointment of Claire Moore reflects its ambitions in retail seafood and wider protein markets, alongside two further senior hires announced this week.
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Bergen, location of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum taking place this March.
Ingebjørg Hjortdahl, NSC country director in South Korea, participated in the annual conference.
ANFACO-CYTMA and the Consellería do Mar of the Xunta de Galicia are leading a programme of activities.
Shrimp processing in Peru.
Jan Eirik Johnsen.

Fisheries

This project is co-financed by the European Union through the EMFAF (European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund)

New Spanish study to combat passive fishing gear impact

The scientific project IMPALHA investigates the impact of bottom longline fishing on the benthic marine habitats of the Natura 2000 Network.
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The call for applications to join the new European Ocean Board will remain open until 10 March 2026.
Satlink technology will support more than 800 commercial vessels and nearly 2,000 recreational vessels.
Since the implementation of the Registry in 2023, 6,600 registrations have been accepted.
Project ReCon protects artisanal fishermen and brings a proven solution for marine debris to the Somali coastline, the longest in continental Africa, and a key area due to its geography, oceanographic conditions, and proximity to tropical tuna fishing areas.
Blumar's fishing vessel 'Don Alfonso'.

Feed

The Global Feed LCA Institute is developing an updated database for the animal feed ingredients industry.

Innovafeed earns recognition for its sustainable insect-based ingredients

The Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) has granted validation of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its products (Branded Data*).
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The new plant will increase production capacity from 24,000 metric tons to 45,000 metric tons.
Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain.
Feed pellets bags at BioMar.
Carlos Diaz, BioMar CEO.
Cod juvenile.

Salmon

A worker in a salmon farm in Scotland.
Scottish salmon remained the king of UK food exports in 2025
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Norwegian researchers develop real-time eDNA tools to monitor harmful jellyfish
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Cooke's Kelly Cove Salmon allowed to expand Liverpool Bay farm
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First 4 kg farmed cherry salmon born thanks to Japanese genetic breeding technology
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Tuna

This allocation was granted at the 29th Annual Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
Iceland's quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna up 13%
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The EU and Cook Islands extend their fisheries partnership for 7 more years
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Norway's quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna up 25% for 2026–2028
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Recreational fishing records enhance albacore tuna management, Spanish study shows
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Pelagics

Killybegs in Donegal is one of Ireland's main seafood hubs.
Ireland creates seafood taskforce in response to 2026 quota cuts
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BioMar launches new functional feed to tackle bacterial diseases in seabass
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Norwegian cod producer Ode invests in ten new deep-farming units
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Big Akwa secures a further €1 million as ambitious Swedish trout project takes another step forward
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Seaweed

Dr Frederik De Boever and Dr Puja Kumar with tank-grown Palmaria palmata at SAMS lab facilities in Oban.
Scottish team makes breakthrough in land-based red seaweed farming
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Hatch Blue presents the first seaweed guide for Latin America and the Caribbean
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EIB commits €100m to Arctic fisheries, aquaculture and algae, via major Icelandic bank deal
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Ireland establishes seaweed aquaculture working group to develop sector
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