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Lobster fishing boats in front of Cap-des-Rosiers in Gaspé, province of Quebec, eastern Canada.

Canada drops plans for tariffs on US seafood

The Canadian government has removed seafood from the list of goods to which tariffs are applied, following industry feedback.

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Maine aquaculture coastal communities working waterfront

Maine moves aquaculture lease applications online

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The aid will be capped at €50,000 per company.

EU Commission backs German fishing and aquaculture sector with €4.5M

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Canada and USA flags flying in strong wind.

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on US fish and seafood

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A school of mackerel.

Norway allocates NOK 6 million to test wastewater treatment technology in the pelagic industry

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Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Næss launched the roadmap during the Arendalsuka festival in August 2026.

Norway sets out first roadmap for sustainable aquatic food systems

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CEO of Sjømatbedriftene, Robert H. Eriksson.

Norwegian seafood group calls for national crisis preparedness council

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Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland, in the South Island of New Zealand.

New Zealand approves salmon farm set to nearly double national production

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The survey is open until 15 September 2026.

EU seeks industry input on ocean observation technology sector

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The funded measures may be implemented between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027.

Spain invests €23.1M to modernize Canary Islands' fisheries and agriculture

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Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, November 2, 2024 - The Fisheries and Oceans Canada boats moored in the old port during a cloudy blue hour fall morning.

Canada renews the Quebec Fisheries Fund with $50 million

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Produce also announced the Implementation Plan for the Roadmap for Fisheries and Aquaculture to 2030.

Peru promotes circular economy and decarbonization in fisheries sector

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Projects will focus on WPPNRI 711 in the North Natuna Sea.

Indonesia boosts maritime surveillance with 10 new patrol vessels

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Also, it has already issued fishing licences to all 3,888 registered vessels, achieving 100% compliance.

Vietnam's Hà Tĩnh reinforces anti-IUU measures for the second half of 2026

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Panoramic view of the city of Tome, Bio Bio region, Chile

New infrastructure initiative to strengthen Chile's salmon industry

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According to data from the CNA, less than 10% of Ecuador's shrimp farming sector operates on electricity.

Ecuador's aquaculture sector moves toward energy transition

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From left: Head of Expedition at NFD, Yngve Torgersen, Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss, State Secretary Even Sagebakken, Sjømat Norge CEO, Geir Ove Ystmark, Sjømat Norge Deputy Chair and Head of the Aquaculture Industry Group, Øyvind Oaland, Sjømat Norge Board Chair, Line Ellingsen and Director of Aquaculture at Sjømat Norge, Jon Arne Grøttum.

Sjømat Norge presents its vision for an overhaul of aquaculture regulation in Norway

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The representatives of the Spanish fisheries sector.

Spain calls for higher EU fisheries funding in budget talks

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Oyster farm long-line system trays for Sydney Rock Oysters in Pambula Lake, New South Wales Australia.

New South Wales government announces AUD $27M investment in aquaculture projects

Aquaculture operations on the Norwegian coast.

Norway updates “traffic light” aquaculture zones, prompting industry backlash

Sitka, Alaska, is home to commercial fishing vessels.

NOAA allocates $123.6M in fishery disaster aid for fishing communities

Their function is to help restore fish populations.

Mexico establishes three new fishing refuge zones to protect marine resources

Panoramique Bateau de pêche et mouettes, Somme en Hauts-de-France, France

EU fisheries plans under review after calls for reform

Farmer holding a Scottish salmon at a fish farm in Scotland.

"Scotland's GBP 1bn salmon sector should be a priority"

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