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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

This recognition will allow the South American country to continue its close relations and further penetrate the market.

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Rhode Island's state clam, the Northern quahog, has been in decline since the 1980s.

New US bill proposal to investigate declining shellfish populations

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Mairi Gougeon, Scotland's Rural Affairs Secretary.

Scottish Government wants to streamline offshore aquaculture licensing

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Nigerian village

Nigeria to boost fisheries sector through modernization and ecological protection

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Fishing boat out at sea

EU adopts stricter rules to tackle non-sustainable fishing by non-EU countries

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A fishing boat in Greek waters.

EU Commission proposes 2026 fishing rules for Mediterranean and Black Sea

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Humpback whales in the Atlantic Ocean.

High Seas Treaty clears final hurdle with 60th ratification

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Johann Martin Krüger, industrial policy and communication advisor for Sjømatbedriftene.

Norway seafood trade body urges clarity and speed on offshore aquaculture plans

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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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Mussels farm, New Zealand.

One less piece of red tape for aquaculture in New Zealand

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Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark

Sjømat Norge urges new Norwegian parliament to prioritise land access for aquaculture

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The event was hosted by the Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries, Carmen Crespo Díaz.

EU needs an Action Plan on Blue Foods, aquaculture producers claim

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Starting January 1, 2026, any fish or fish products from fisheries without a comparability finding cannot be imported into the United States.

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

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Seafood Innovation Programme unveiled in Ireland. Pictured from left to right: Liz O’Leary, Head of Innovation, Keohane Seafoods, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, Caroline Bocquel, CEO, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), and Dr Adam McAdamek, Director of Innovation, EIT Belgium.

Ireland to launch new seafood innovation programme

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Commercial fishing boats lined up in Sitka, Alaska.

NOAA Fisheries seeks public input on strengthening American seafood competitiveness

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Elmina fishing fleet in Ghana

New Ghana's Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill aims to protect small-scale fishers

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This project is part of the PNUD-GEF Humboldt II Project, led by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and the Ministry of Production of Peru.

Chile and Peru assess the shared anchovy stock biomass

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This agreement reflects both countries' commitment to strengthening cooperation.

Ecuador and South Korea implement electronic sanitary certificates for aquaculture and fishery products

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CEO of Sjømatbedriftene, Robert H. Eriksson, urges the Norwegian government to invest 5 billion kronor to accelerate local aquafeed production.

Norway seafood industry association calls for NOK 5 billion to accelerate sustainable feed

Aquaculture facility in Peru.

Peru removes red tape in fisheries and aquaculture environmental management

Fishing boats in Westport, New Zealand.

New Zealand moves forward with fisheries reform

This legislation would promote seafood production in the United States.

New U.S. Marine Aquaculture Research Act aims to regulate offshore aquaculture

This product represents 93% of Galicia's aquaculture production.

Galicia allocates over 200,000€ for promotion and marketing of certified mussels

One of the goals is to reduce antibiotic use in salmon farming by 25% over a period of four years.

Chile focuses on monitoring and research to improve salmon farming practices

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