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Fishing Boat parked in the ocean during a vibrant sunny summer day. Taken in Port Hardy, Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Government of Canada and A-Tlegay Nations to collaborate on fisheries management

The A-Tlegay Member Nations include the northern Strait of Georgia, the Johnstone Strait, and the central northeast coast of Vancouver Island.

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Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth met with her Canadian colleague Tim Hodgson from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.

Norway seeks closer trade ties with Canada

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This initiative will promote waste reduction, resource efficiency, and new sustainable business models.

Chile allocates $120M to transition salmon farming to a circular economy

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Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Næss expressed the Norwegian government's "clear goal of increased processing of seafood in Norway".

Norway seeks to keep more seafood processing value at home

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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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This initiative is part of the Action for the Strengthening of Agro-Food Ecosystems in Africa (AREA).

Bari and Ghana join forces for more innovative and sustainable aquaculture

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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

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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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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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Fishing boat out at sea

European seafood sectors urge changes to EU fisheries control rules

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Chamberlain Creek Instream Habitat Enhancement Project.

California allocates over $10M for salmon and steelhead habitat restoration

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From left to right: Emma Cobos (Port of Barcelona), Gustavo Santana (Puertos del Estado), José Alberto Carbonell (Port of Barcelona), Jaume Collboni (Mayor of Barcelona), Sílvia Paneque (Minister of the Government of Catalonia), and Carles Anglada (WTCB).

The Port of Barcelona to host a blue-economy innovation center

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IFA Aquaculture is comprised of representatives from all sectors of the Irish aquaculture industry, including farmers of fish, shellfish, seaweeds and other species.

Irish aquaculture industry calls for licencing reform as "national priority"

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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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Humpback whales in the Atlantic Ocean.

Historic High Seas Treaty officially enters into force

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

Europe invites Argentina to join its seafood certification platform

Joint statement from the ministry and the fisheries sector.

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

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

Old port fishing equipment on pier, Hovsund Norway

Norway enhances the authority to seize and destroy unmarked fishing gear

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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