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Libby Woodhatch, Executive Chair of MarinTrust, with Dave Martin, Deputy Division Director at Sustainable Fisheries Partnership.

MarinTrust and SFP sign agreement to boost sustainable marine ingredient sourcing

“By aligning our efforts, we can more effectively drive improvements in marine ingredient sourcing, traceability and production," said MarinTrust's Libby Woodhatch.

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World Trade Organization agreement on fisheries subsidies enters into force, 15 September 2025.

First global treaty to curb harmful fishing subsidies enters into force

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FAO Assistant Director General, Manuel Barange and FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu attend the second launch of the 2025 Review of the World Marine Fishery Resources.

FAO presents global review of marine fishery resources in Rome

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Ghost fishing occurs when lost or abandoned gear remains active on the seabed, trapping and killing fish and crustaceans for many years.

Norwegian project to pilot deposit scheme for old fishing gear in fight against ghost fishing

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The project will deploy 40,000 Oyster Heaven artificial reefs pre-loaded with oyster spat, installed by Norfolk Seaweed.

UK's largest oyster reef restoration project launches

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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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Accumulation of Invasive Algae in Tarifa.

Spanish project to mitigate invasive Asian algae effects

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The Mission addresses the ocean and waters as one interconnected system and plays a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature, the European Commission said.

EU invests €116 million in projects to restore seas and rivers

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The consortium of companies, researchers and conservation groups says the initiative could support large-scale restoration of oyster reefs in the North Sea.

Half a million oysters to be released in Rotterdam pilot restoration project

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Martin Sisk, new chair of Ireland's Marine Institute.

New chair for Ireland’s Marine Institute

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A close-up of sea lice parasites attached to fish skin.

Norwegian authorities warn of "worrying rise" in sea lice

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Peru removes red tape in fisheries and aquaculture environmental management

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Two trawler vessels with flying doors docked in a Mediterranean port in Spain.

Spain encourages the use of trawling devices with flying doors

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Emerging industries of the blue economy have high development potential in Spanish waters.

Integration of floating wind and aquaculture is achievable, Spanish study finds

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Hawai’i’s Ocean Science and Technology has welcomed the project participants.

Hatch Blue supports seven startups focused on aquaculture, ocean health, and blue carbon

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Shrimp farming can have a "significant" carbon footprint.

New partnership to mitigate the carbon impact in the shrimp supply chain

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Harmful algal bloom in South Australia, July 2025.

AUD 28 million to combat harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia

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Ocean advocacy NGO takes legal action against the French State to stop bottom trawling

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Environment

Environment

MarinTrust and SFP sign agreement to boost sustainable marine ingredient sourcing

First global treaty to curb harmful fishing subsidies enters into force

FAO presents global review of marine fishery resources in Rome

Norwegian project to pilot deposit scheme for old fishing gear in fight against ghost fishing

UK's largest oyster reef restoration project launches

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

Spanish project to mitigate invasive Asian algae effects

EU invests €116 million in projects to restore seas and rivers

Half a million oysters to be released in Rotterdam pilot restoration project

New chair for Ireland’s Marine Institute

Norwegian authorities warn of "worrying rise" in sea lice

Peru removes red tape in fisheries and aquaculture environmental management

Spain encourages the use of trawling devices with flying doors

Integration of floating wind and aquaculture is achievable, Spanish study finds

Hatch Blue supports seven startups focused on aquaculture, ocean health, and blue carbon

New partnership to mitigate the carbon impact in the shrimp supply chain

AUD 28 million to combat harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia

Ocean advocacy NGO takes legal action against the French State to stop bottom trawling

Germany joins international initiative to promote women’s ocean leadership

Corbion earns new sustainability certifications for excellence in environmental practices

First seaweed harvest completed at North Sea farm located among wind turbines

EU and Iceland agree to boost cooperation on fisheries and oceans

Finnish partnership to improve water quality monitoring

Nova Scotia seafood companies awarded $1.73 million for clean energy projects