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Panoramic view of the Hauraki Gulf (Tikapa Moana), North Island, New Zealand. Fisheries New Zealand has opened a consultation period on a two-year ban on the harvesting of certain shellfish species in three areas of this gulf.
New Zealand may order temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
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Three different tribes have expressed concern about the long-term sustainability of certain prized species in their coastal and marine areas.
FAO encourages aquaculture production in African states
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BioMar celebrates best first quarter in the company's history
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NaturalShrimp completes trial in Japan with its patented RAS technology
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This May, blue food is firmly on the agenda

This May, blue food is firmly on the agenda

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Our round-up of some of the key events for aquacuture and seafood industry professionals taking place during May 2024.
"Both the fishing industry and the coast need young skilled individuals," said Minister of Fisheries and Seafood Marianne Sivertsen Næss about Norway's Youth Fishing Program 2024.
Norwegian youth can apply for summer jobs as fishermen
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In addition to Norway's Government Youth Fishing Program 2024, there are also municipal schemes that facilitate youth trying their hand at fishing.
Maru Samuels, new Urchinomics in-country lead for New Zealand
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Having participated in Kinanomics, Envirostrat's pilot project to establish the viability and "taste" of farmed kina in New Zealand, he is familiar with the company.
The Miguel Oliver vessel evaluates the fishery resources in the western Mediterranean
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Peru invests in artisanal fishing to strengthen landing sites
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Urchinomics and Hokkaido Power to start sea urchin farming business in Japan
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Young Aquaculture Society announces winning Early Career Innovators
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Aquaculture

The NaturalShrimp Production System produces shrimp at a harvest size of 18 to 22, head-on shrimp per pound in 24 weeks or less.

NaturalShrimp completes trial in Japan with its patented RAS technology

Electrocoagulation (EC) and Hydrogas™ technologies allows growing high-quality shrimp in aquatic recirculating systems (RAS).
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Urchinomics' new in-country lead for New Zealand not only has experience working with iwi (tribes) and indigenous fishing interests in the South Pacific but whakapapa (ancestral) connections with different tribes.
YAS is dedicated to uniting young professionals in aquaculture, offering networking, career support, and industry promotion.
Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis pictured with Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC.
Santomar - formerly Earth Ocean Farms - has 350 hectares of marine concession. Its farms are located offshore in the Sea of Cortez, near La Paz, and each one measures between 30 and 50 meters.
Village of Patreksfjordur, located in the Westfjords, Iceland. The Aquaculture Fund grants are aimed at strengthening the municipalities' infrastructure and business life in the marine fish farming areas in both the West Fjords and the East Fjords.

Seafood

Smoke from ferry boat. Air pollution and ecology concept.

SeaFish presents seafood carbon emissions tool

The Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT) helps businesses to identify its products carbon footprint.
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The GDST will host its annual Plenary Session on April 25 at Fira Barcelona, in tandem with Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.
The new company aims to supply a range of both fresh and frozen whitefish products to retail and wholesale markets across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
Louis Guaidamos, Ingelill Jacobsen, and Lisa Marie Grøndahl from NSC, Trond Håvard Glomnes Rudi, Council of Ministers at the Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and Mounir Achalhi from Sjór participated in this year's Gulfood 2024.
The Zalmhuys Group provides fresh, frozen, and smoked salmon to retail, food service, and wholesalers.
Mike Kocsis also served as VP of aquaculture procurement at High Liner Foods.

Feed

Carlos Diaz, CEO of BioMar.

BioMar celebrates best first quarter in the company's history

Despite an 8% downturn in sales volume compared with last year, the feed company has achieved record-breaking EBITDA during Q1 2024, while "moving the needle significantly on sustainability," accordin ...
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Robert Wilson, Business Unit Director at BioMar, Chef Thomas Leatherbarrow  and Chris Orr Sales, Director of Loch-Duart.
The new feed facility will be able to manufacture 125,000 metric tons of extruded fish and animal feeds per year.
Veramaris natural marine algal oil has been used in Chile, Norway, and Ecuador farms.
This new diet has been formulated and manufactured in Nigeria and will replace Skretting's existing Essential diet.
Jesper Clausen held the Global Nutrition and Technical Support Director role.
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