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An aquaculture farm outside the town of Isafjordur, Iceland, in the Icelandic Westfjords.
October marks a new record for Iceland's aquaculture export value
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During the first ten months of the year, the value of Icelandic aquaculture product exports reached almost ISK 42 billion (EUR 288.6 million / USD 304 million).
Ocean 14 Capital Fund invests in aquaculture software firm aquaManager
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New RAS company launched by Billund Aquaculture founder
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Ocean technology group General Oceans acquires RS Aqua
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Dr Kim Last and Dr Helena Reinardy sampling water for sea lice.

Scottish researchers and industry experts gather to discuss innovations in sea lice monitoring

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Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) event focused on "arguably the biggest issue in Scottish aquaculture".
Fishing boats Getaria, Basque Country, Spain.
EU fishing fleet: structural challenges persist despite improved profitability
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According to the 2024 Annual Economic Report on the European Union fishing fleet, improving the sustainability of EU fish stocks has been economically beneficial.
Norway's Amar Seafood acquires Scotland's sole commercial marine hatchery
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Specializing in halibut production, Otter Ferry's new owner wants to make it an international hub to support its operations in Scotland, Norway, and Canada.
Iceland's Kaldvík sees profits surge in third-quarter results
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Aquaculture boosts value creation in Iceland's Westfjords
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Promising early results for Seafish's seafood carbon emissions profiling tool
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Closed aquaculture systems specialist FiiZK hooks SINTEF research "star" as new CTO
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Seafood

Sarah Holmyard (left) and Georgina Wright (right) who have joined the Seafish board.

Seafish welcomes two new Board members

Sarah Holmyard and Georgina Wright will hold the position for a term of three years, from November 11, 2024, to November 10, 2027.
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New report reveals the most consumed seafood species in the United States
Aerial view over False Pass, Alaska.
Norway exported mackerel worth NOK 2.5 billion in October. This is an increase of NOK 750 million compared with the same month last year, which was also the previous export record for mackerel.
Channel Fish Processing (CFP) is a family-owned seafood manufacturer of fresh and frozen seafood products.
Royal Greenland's headquarters in Nuuk, Greenland.

Fisheries

Fishing boats Getaria, Basque Country, Spain.

EU fishing fleet: structural challenges persist despite improved profitability

According to the 2024 Annual Economic Report on the European Union fishing fleet, improving the sustainability of EU fish stocks has been economically beneficial.
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Fishing boat looking for salmon in Alaska.
Isabel Artime thanks the European Commission for "its willingness to work towards boosting the strategic role of the fishing sector, through job creation and enhancing its competitiveness."
President of Peru, Dina Boluarte (center), and Minister of Production, Sergio González (second from left) at the Exalmar fishing processing plant in Callao.
The vessels affected by the suspension come from various regions of the country.
Off sure wind turbine.

Environment

The Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT) calculates carbon footprints for wild capture and aquaculture seafood products.

Promising early results for Seafish's seafood carbon emissions profiling tool

The SCEPT tool, which calculates carbon footprints for wild capture and aquaculture seafood products, is being used by UK seafood businesses including Hilton Foods, New England Seafood International ( ...
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Species monitoring, compliance, and community engagement are among the planned measures.
Kina/Sea urchin on rock covered with layer of sediment and some vegetation, NZ.
The projects will improve the working conditions and safety of artisanal fishermen.
Realfish Pro is active on over 700 sites across 25 countries.
Corbion has more than 20 years of experience gathering data to control listeria.

Feed

Anchovy processing plant for non-human consumption in Peru.

Fishmeal production 2024: Peru up, China down

While Peru's cumulative supply increased significantly year-on-year due to its strong anchovy seasons, the rest of the regions analyzed in IFFO's report, including China, showed a decline.
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Aker QRILL Company logo.
MicroHarvest will conduct trials in salmon and shrimp with several global aqua feed producers.
Ortiz has over 20 years of experience in shrimp hatchery operations and feed sales.
BioMar's Aquaculture Technology Centre at Hirtshals, Denmark.
Copeinca was established in 1994 and is Peru's largest fishing company.

Europe

Dr Kim Last and Dr Helena Reinardy sampling water for sea lice.
Scottish researchers and industry experts gather to discuss innovations in sea lice monitoring
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EU fishing fleet: structural challenges persist despite improved profitability
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October marks a new record for Iceland's aquaculture export value
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New RAS company launched by Billund Aquaculture founder
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Americas

Mussel longline aquaculture, a type of aquaculture practised in the coastal ocean of California.
US federal agency announces "major milestone" in aquaculture development on east and west coasts
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Marine Stewardship Council recertifies Alaska wild salmon fishery
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Canada's Onda partners with Brazilian facility on whiteleg shrimp trials
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Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance launches first sustainability report
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Africa

Ambassador Odd Mølster with Norwegian cuttlefish at an outdoor market in Kinshasa, DRC Congo
First Norwegian seafood seminar in DR Congo
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Tropo Farms secures $10 million investment to expand Ghana tilapia production
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Tilapia Welfare Egypt reaches 260 million fish milestone
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Selstad and Badinotti establish a shared production facility in Africa
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Asia/Oceania

Nordic Aqua's facility in Gaotang, China.
No commercial harvest for Nordic Aqua in H2 2024
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Proximar secures additional $1.9m in funding, Q3 performance "confirms business model"
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Australia invests $18M in water quality improvement to promote a sustainable salmon industry
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New Zealand approves first special permit to remove kina barrens
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Salmon

Dr Kim Last and Dr Helena Reinardy sampling water for sea lice.
Scottish researchers and industry experts gather to discuss innovations in sea lice monitoring
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Iceland's Kaldvík sees profits surge in third-quarter results
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Icelandic Salmon focuses on biomass growth in pursuit of recovery
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Måsøval confirms Q3 loss expectation
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Tuna

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is Australia's only national charity dedicated exclusively to protecting ocean wildlife and their homes.
Only one Australian canned tuna brand meets sustainability standards
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Offshore aquaculture pilot aims to revitalize bluefin tuna fishing in Cantabrian Sea
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Southern Bluefin Tuna is no longer a conservation-dependent species
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Thai Union expands presence in Ghana with new tuna cold store
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Pelagics

Norcod expects for the next quarter a significant reduction in wild cod prices.
Net loss of NOK 82.05M for Norcod in Q3 2024 due to elevated mortality
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Tropo Farms secures $10 million investment to expand Ghana tilapia production
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Record-breaking month for Norwegian seafood exports boosted by mackerel
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Fisheries New Zealand to reduce fishing pressure on blue cod in Marlborough Sounds
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Seaweed

The conference will be the first in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific event, with the theme "Future-Proofing the Seaweed Industry".
Australia's leading climate change expert to headline Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2025
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New international center launches in California to expand seaweed's role in global economy
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Corbion launches AI-developed product to enhance food safety
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Research needed to safeguard future of seaweed farming in Europe as oceans warm
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