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Apolemia "pearl chain" string jellyfish tend to appear in Norway's coastal waters from September to January, with a peak in November.

Jellyfish season begins along Norway's coast, posing risk to aquaculture

The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research reports fewer sightings of the so-called "pearl chain" jellyfish so far this year. A major bloom of the species in 2023 proved deadly for up to 3 million far ...

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$200 million blue bond launched for sustainable water and ocean projects

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Cuna del Mar names new Managing Partner to lead strategic shift

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EU Commissioners Jessika Roswall and Costas Kadis, at the Baltic Sea Conference in Stockholm, said an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management is essential for the future of the Baltic.

Europêche urges binding Baltic Sea plan as EU pledges renewed cooperation

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North East Atlantic mackerel stock at lowest level in 20 years, warns NAPA

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“The ocean is sending us a clear signal; we are now better equipped to answer it,” said Costas Kadis, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans.

EU warns every part of the ocean is under threat - but data is first step to taking action

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"Farmers will have clearer responsibility for preventing fish from spawning in pens, and that they must have the necessary contingency plans in place to ensure this does not occur,” Director of Fisheries, Frank Bakke-Jensen.

Norway introduces new rules for cod farming

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In 2008, Chile approved a law that prohibits the killing, hunting, capturing, harassment, transportation, processing, commercialization, or storage of any cetacean species.

US acknowledges Chile's marine mammal protection efforts

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An Atlantic Wolffish. The BlueRewilding project is led by Akvaplan-niva, in partnership with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), with funding from Restorae and Trefadder/Vår Energi.

Can restoring predators help kelp forests recover? This Norwegian project aims to find out

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A seaweed farm in Indonesia, one of the founding member states of UNGSI, together with Madagascar and France.

"Bringing seaweed front and center": UN launches Global Seaweed Initiative

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Pesca España celebrates World Maritime Day, which is observed on September 25.

Pesca España calls for fleet modernization to protect oceans

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ICES advises zero catch for North Sea cod in 2026, in bid to protect struggling populations

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Aker QRILL Company introduced Krill Science Hub, the world's first comprehensive digital platform dedicated to research on Antarctic krill and its ecosystem.

Aker BioMarine and Aker QRILL step up to safeguard the Antarctic Peninsula

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High Seas Treaty clears final hurdle with 60th ratification

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Iceland's Minister of Industry, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson and EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis.

EU and Iceland hail WTO deal to curb harmful fishing subsidies

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Western Norway hit by strongest marine heatwave in three decades

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Libby Woodhatch, Executive Chair of MarinTrust, with Dave Martin, Deputy Division Director at Sustainable Fisheries Partnership.

MarinTrust and SFP sign agreement to boost sustainable marine ingredient sourcing

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World Trade Organization agreement on fisheries subsidies enters into force, 15 September 2025.

First global treaty to curb harmful fishing subsidies enters into force

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Environment

Environment

Jellyfish season begins along Norway's coast, posing risk to aquaculture

$200 million blue bond launched for sustainable water and ocean projects

Cuna del Mar names new Managing Partner to lead strategic shift

Europêche urges binding Baltic Sea plan as EU pledges renewed cooperation

North East Atlantic mackerel stock at lowest level in 20 years, warns NAPA

EU warns every part of the ocean is under threat - but data is first step to taking action

Norway introduces new rules for cod farming

US acknowledges Chile's marine mammal protection efforts

Can restoring predators help kelp forests recover? This Norwegian project aims to find out

"Bringing seaweed front and center": UN launches Global Seaweed Initiative

Pesca España calls for fleet modernization to protect oceans

ICES advises zero catch for North Sea cod in 2026, in bid to protect struggling populations

Aker BioMarine and Aker QRILL step up to safeguard the Antarctic Peninsula

High Seas Treaty clears final hurdle with 60th ratification

EU and Iceland hail WTO deal to curb harmful fishing subsidies

Western Norway hit by strongest marine heatwave in three decades

MarinTrust and SFP sign agreement to boost sustainable marine ingredient sourcing

First global treaty to curb harmful fishing subsidies enters into force

FAO presents global review of marine fishery resources in Rome

Norwegian project to pilot deposit scheme for old fishing gear in fight against ghost fishing

UK's largest oyster reef restoration project launches

US to block seafood imports from 240 fisheries failing to meet marine mammal protection standards

Spanish project to mitigate invasive Asian algae effects

EU invests €116 million in projects to restore seas and rivers