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From left: Clara Ganslandt, EU Ambassador to Iceland, Benedikt Gíslason, CEO of Arion Bank, Gemma Feliciani, Director of EIB, and Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Iceland's Minister of Fisheries and Industry.

EIB commits €100m to Arctic fisheries, aquaculture and algae, via major Icelandic bank deal

The European Investment Bank financing will be channelled through Iceland’s Arion Bank to support certified marine businesses in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

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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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ASC takes a key role in the EU Market Advisory Council.

ASC secures seat on EU seafood market advisory body

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Keith Sullivan was appointed executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association in January 2025.

Newfoundland and Labrador names industry leader as new fisheries and aquaculture minister

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This year's edition includes the participation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Port Authority of Vigo, and the Government of Galicia.

Spain participates in the FAO's Blue Ports Initiative

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Blumar sues the Chilean State over the Fisheries Fractioning Law

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This monitoring vessel is used to protect the La Graciosa Island and Northern Islets of Lanzarote marine reserve (Canary Islands)

EU highlights fishing as a pillar of cohesion in island regions

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Blue Ocean Mariculture kanpachi farm in Kona, Hawaii.

Opponents of offshore aquaculture urge the U.S. Congress to reject the MARA Act

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Among the attendees was the Director General of ICAR, Dr. Mangi Lal Jat.

India bets on technology to drive freshwater aquaculture development

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Silhouette of the indonesian fisherman removing fishes from the fishin net, Gİli Meno Island, Indonesia.

Indonesia boosts coastal prosperity and aquaculture development

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The signing ceremony was attended by senior Liberian officials, EU representatives, and development partners.

EU donates €25M to strengthen artisanal fisheries in Liberia

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Galicia has approved nearly €144 million in funding for the development of 486 projects.

Galicia allocates €14M to modernize fisheries and aquaculture processing

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Historic High Seas Treaty officially enters into force

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This initiative aims to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Europe invites Argentina to join its seafood certification platform

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Joint statement from the ministry and the fisheries sector.

Spain will request flexibility from the EU in the Fisheries Control Regulation

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ANFACO-CYTMA and the Consellería do Mar of the Xunta de Galicia are leading a programme of activities.

New Spanish agreement to promote canned seafood products

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Old port fishing equipment on pier, Hovsund Norway

Norway enhances the authority to seize and destroy unmarked fishing gear

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María González Corral, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Castilla y León's visit to the MerPacífico facility.

Castilla y León region invests to be Spain's leader in inland aquaculture production

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EIB commits €100m to Arctic fisheries, aquaculture and algae, via major Icelandic bank deal

European Commission launches Ocean Board and invites experts to apply

ASC secures seat on EU seafood market advisory body

Newfoundland and Labrador names industry leader as new fisheries and aquaculture minister

Spain participates in the FAO's Blue Ports Initiative

Blumar sues the Chilean State over the Fisheries Fractioning Law

EU highlights fishing as a pillar of cohesion in island regions

Opponents of offshore aquaculture urge the U.S. Congress to reject the MARA Act

India bets on technology to drive freshwater aquaculture development

Indonesia boosts coastal prosperity and aquaculture development

EU donates €25M to strengthen artisanal fisheries in Liberia

Galicia allocates €14M to modernize fisheries and aquaculture processing

Historic High Seas Treaty officially enters into force

Europe invites Argentina to join its seafood certification platform

Spain will request flexibility from the EU in the Fisheries Control Regulation

New Spanish agreement to promote canned seafood products

Norway enhances the authority to seize and destroy unmarked fishing gear

Castilla y León region invests to be Spain's leader in inland aquaculture production

Peru declares 2025 a "turning point" for national fisheries health and artisanal fishing

ACFFA's Christmas letter is not to Santa but for Canada's Federal Government

Iceland's new aquaculture bill is out

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

European fisheries ministers strike deal on 2026 catch limits

Galicia focuses on generational renewal to secure the future of the fishing sector