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Fishing boats moored on docks at a small Atlantic fishing community in Newfoundland, Canada.

Canada embarks on review of fisheries rules to protect independent harvesters

“If we want today’s harvesters, and the next generation, to keep making a living on the water, we need rules that reflect what’s happening,” said Canadian Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson.

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NASF Sustainability Award Winner Veramaris - Mark Van Nieuwland, CEO.

Veramaris wins inaugural sustainability award at North Atlantic Seafood Forum

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A French fishing boat returns with its catch.

EU seeks feedback on future of fisheries and aquaculture

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The first trial run of the USV Pamela, mounted with an eDNA sampler.

Norwegian researchers develop real-time eDNA tools to monitor harmful jellyfish

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The call for applications to join the new European Ocean Board will remain open until 10 March 2026.

European Commission launches Ocean Board and invites experts to apply

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Bergen, location of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum taking place this March.

Seafish, MSC and Veramaris named finalists for NASF sustainability award

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The Blow Me Down Wall, a huge granite cliff located in a remote fjord on the southwest coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

Newfoundland will not support a National Marine Conservation Area on its southern coast

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Hima Seafood land-based trout farm in Rjukan, Norway.

Green Mountain's data center heat reuse by Hima Seafood is up and running

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Humpback whale pictured off the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Canada unveils five-year plan to promote whale-safe fishing gear

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Therese Rist joins as senior advisor at WWF in northern Norway, at a time of growing pressure on Arctic marine ecosystems.

WWF boosts Arctic marine protection work in northern Norway

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EU seeks input on marine rules after environmental targets missed

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NORA says restoration projects across Europe have reported difficulty in sourcing European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis).

Consultation opens on scaling hatchery production for native oyster restoration

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La Sociedad Comercial Agrícola y Forestal Quimeyco Limitada is the owner of the “Piscicultura Quimeyco” project.

Chile sanctions the 'Quimeyco Fish Farming Project' for environmental violations

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€2.7 trillion sector employed 17.1 million people in 2023, roughly 8% of the EU workforce.

"Huge potential to scale up": EU unveils new bioeconomy strategy

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SeaForester Group, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), and Kongsberg Discovery

New partnership aims to bring Europe’s disappearing kelp forests back to life

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Catalonia installs new oceanographic buoys to enhance marine management

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Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to decade low as aquaculture expands, FAO report shows

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Aquaculture sector could cut phosphorus discharge by up to 90% with new feed approach

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Environment

Environment

Canada embarks on review of fisheries rules to protect independent harvesters

Veramaris wins inaugural sustainability award at North Atlantic Seafood Forum

EU seeks feedback on future of fisheries and aquaculture

Norwegian researchers develop real-time eDNA tools to monitor harmful jellyfish

European Commission launches Ocean Board and invites experts to apply

Seafish, MSC and Veramaris named finalists for NASF sustainability award

Newfoundland will not support a National Marine Conservation Area on its southern coast

Green Mountain's data center heat reuse by Hima Seafood is up and running

Canada unveils five-year plan to promote whale-safe fishing gear

WWF boosts Arctic marine protection work in northern Norway

EU seeks input on marine rules after environmental targets missed

Consultation opens on scaling hatchery production for native oyster restoration

Chile sanctions the 'Quimeyco Fish Farming Project' for environmental violations

"Huge potential to scale up": EU unveils new bioeconomy strategy

New partnership aims to bring Europe’s disappearing kelp forests back to life

Catalonia installs new oceanographic buoys to enhance marine management

Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to decade low as aquaculture expands, FAO report shows

Aquaculture sector could cut phosphorus discharge by up to 90% with new feed approach

FAO says global fish output will reach 197m tonnes in 2025, as aquaculture drives growth

Fishermen in North-East Atlantic urged to report sightings of deadly "pearl chain" jellyfish

One Ocean Expedition: next stop, La Paz

Rising ocean temperatures could reshape fish biology across generations, researchers find

Oyster farmers affected by wastewater overflow in New Zealand receive NZD 1 million

Looming mackerel crisis in North East Atlantic as fishing states reject scientific advice