Europe, UK, and Norway Seafood and Aquaculture News: Industry Insights and Trends

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King crab Paralithodes camtschaticus in Norway.

Norwegian researchers recommend reducing the king crab quota by 2026

Following this year's stock assessment, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research recommends a 44% year-on-year cut in the quota.

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"Small-scale fishers are the backbone of our coastal communities. We must recognise their role and provide them with the necessary support,” said EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis.

"Backbone of our coastal communities": New EU guidelines aim for transparency and fairness for small-scale fisheries

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European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

Rising ocean temperatures could reshape fish biology across generations, researchers find

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Jorge Bravo, new MD of Innovasea in Chile.

Innovasea names new managing director in Chile

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Karl Buiks, new CEO of The Kingfish Company.

The Kingfish Company already has a new CEO

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Norway's salmon and rainbow trout producers saw lower profits in 2024

Norway's salmon and rainbow trout producers saw lower profits in 2024

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"The new rules will modernise the way fishing activities are controlled, for EU vessels and those fishing in EU waters and foster consistent enforcement across the EU," according to the EU Commission.

EU adopts new rules to streamline and harmonise fisheries control

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Alison Hutchins was previously Farming Director at the UK's largest trout producer, Dawnfresh Farming Ltd.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council appoints new director to expand global producer engagement

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Mowi worker (woman) in a fish farm.

Mowi orders more closed containment sea facilities in bid to boost post-smolt

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A school of mackerel.

Looming mackerel crisis in North East Atlantic as fishing states reject scientific advice

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One of Norcod's cod farms.

Norcod sees higher sales but is hit by costly outbreak in third quarter

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View of Andfjord Salmon's K1 pool in Kvalnes, Andøya, Norway.

Andfjord Salmon's K1 pool now has fish

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"I am with great expectations looking forward to the rest of 2025," said Carlos Diaz, CEO of BioMar Group.

BioMar reports record growth in third quarter, as it eyes possible IPO

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"This is a historic moment for Ukraine," said Taras Vysotsky, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, at the GFCM meeting in November.

Ukraine becomes full member of Mediterranean fisheries and aquaculture management body

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Grieg Seafood worker.

Norway's Grieg Seafood reports lower harvest volumes as it implements major structural changes

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Feed pellets bags at BioMar.

BioMar a step closer to public listing after adding two high-profile directors

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Gigante Salmon CFO, Rune Johansen.

Gigante Salmon announces changes in the management team

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Scottish salmon.

Sales of Scottish salmon soar in the UK

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Lerøy Seafood at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, 2023.

Lerøy Seafood profits tumble 96% year-on-year, offset by record processing results

Norway's Minister of Fisheries and the Oceans, Marianne Sivertsen Næss.

Billion-kroner payout from Norway’s Aquaculture Fund to coastal municipalities

"The future of biotech is blue and will launch in Maine,” said Beth Orcutt, Bigelow VP for Research. Pictured: an aerial view of Bigelow Laboratory facilities in Boothbay, Maine.

Maine bets on "blue biotech" with launch of new accelerator program

Aerial view of Salmon Evolution's hybrid flow-through facility at Indre Harøy in November 2025, showing progress on its Phase 2 expansion.

Salmon Evolution reports record biomass and prepares for next growth phase, despite Q3 losses

Detail view and background of used fishing nets.

Norway launches new action plan to tackle marine litter and ghost gear

Knut Nesse, AKVA Group CEO.

AKVA Group predicts major growth from deep farming and post-smolt technologies

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