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European aquaculture is being sidelined in EU policy, claims FEAP

Federation of European Aquaculture Producers says assessment of the Common Fisheries Policy fails to address the causes of the sector’s long-term stagnation.

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Ecuador to allocate USD 10.5 million to offset diesel costs in industrial fishing

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Aquaculture nets and maintenance boat at a fish farm on the Peloponnese coast.

EU aquaculture output declined to 1 million tonnes in 2024

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Canada proposes record investment in small craft harbours

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This proposal was agreed upon during the Juan de Dios Malebrán Fair in Puente Alto.

Chile advances joint strategy to boost seafood consumption nationwide

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CEO of Sjømatbedriftene, Robert H. Eriksson.

Seafood industry group warns against changing Norway’s "production fish" export rules

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Ministers' panel at 'Salmon Summit 2026' held in May 2026.

Chilean salmon industry on proposed reconstruction bill: "a positive step"

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At the 2026 plenary session of the Spanish Network of Fisheries Groups.

Spain calls for separate EU funding for fishing and aquaculture, different from rural aid

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Sjømat Norge calls for return to centralised aquaculture management in Norway

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Lots of mussel and other seashells washed up on a beach in Canterbury, New Zealand.

New Zealand court fines aquaculture company for shellfish biosecurity breaches

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EU and Mediterranean countries pledge fresh action on fish stock recovery

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Signed agreement: Luísa Melo from AIB (left) and seafood correspondent Gudfinna Traustadottir signed a collaboration agreement from the stage during O Futuro do Bacalhau.

Norway and Portugal unite to preserve "bacalhau" heritage

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On 05/05 in Nicosia, during the Informal Council of EU Fisheries Ministers.

Spain, France, and Italy call for balanced EU fishing quotas for 2027

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Two fishing boats in the evening anchored at Greenwell Point a township located on the Crookhaven River in the Shoalhaven area, New South Wales.

New South Wales invests $5.7M to strengthen oyster, kelp, and seafood sectors

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Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, with direct coordination established with concession holders.

Chile opens review process for aquaculture concession relocation requests

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IFA Aquaculture chair Finian O’Sullivan and Irish Fisheries Minister Timmy Dooley pictured with other representatives from the sector.

Ireland's aquaculture sector faces decades-long backlog in licence applications, warns industry body

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Sultanate of Oman, governorate of Ash Sharqiyah, the port of Su.

Oman announces EUR 207 million package to boost food security

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Scotland's salmon industry makes its "wish list" for the next government

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Politics

European aquaculture is being sidelined in EU policy, claims FEAP

Ecuador to allocate USD 10.5 million to offset diesel costs in industrial fishing

EU aquaculture output declined to 1 million tonnes in 2024

Canada proposes record investment in small craft harbours

Chile advances joint strategy to boost seafood consumption nationwide

Seafood industry group warns against changing Norway’s "production fish" export rules

Chilean salmon industry on proposed reconstruction bill: "a positive step"

Spain calls for separate EU funding for fishing and aquaculture, different from rural aid

Sjømat Norge calls for return to centralised aquaculture management in Norway

New Zealand court fines aquaculture company for shellfish biosecurity breaches

EU and Mediterranean countries pledge fresh action on fish stock recovery

Norway and Portugal unite to preserve "bacalhau" heritage

Spain, France, and Italy call for balanced EU fishing quotas for 2027

New South Wales invests $5.7M to strengthen oyster, kelp, and seafood sectors

Chile opens review process for aquaculture concession relocation requests

Ireland's aquaculture sector faces decades-long backlog in licence applications, warns industry body

Oman announces EUR 207 million package to boost food security

Scotland's salmon industry makes its "wish list" for the next government

Norway appoints expert group to raise quality of raw materials from fisheries

New South Wales government backs aquaculture projects with AUD $14.3m investment

Watershed moment for salmon farming in Scotland? Regulatory expert says yes

EU and Iceland advance ocean cooperation at Reykjavik talks

Norway aims to boost global seafood consumption with international working group

UK opens £132m fisheries and seafood funding scheme in England