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ASC Improver Programme head Roy van Daatselaar and CEO of the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana Jacob Adzikah sign MoU to improve Ghana’s seafood farming sector.

ASC and Ghana's Chamber of Aquaculture join forces in support of sustainable fish farming

The partnership aims to improve standards and traceability in Ghana’s aquaculture sector and potentially boost access to global markets.

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Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and the Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Næss believes that a clearer distinction between fish farming on land and at sea will provide more predictable framework conditions for industry and management.

Norway reopens applications for land-based fish farming, tightens biosecurity rules

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Fishing boat returning to the harbour.

ICES issues 2026 fishing advice for key European regions, urges catch bans in Celtic Sea

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Produce's official inspecting seahorse catches.

Key month ends for Peru's commitment to sustainable, legal, and responsible fishing

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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources of the Sultanate of Oman, H.E. Dr. Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmed Al-Habsi, sign the Host Country Agreement to establish an FAO Representation in Muscat.

FAO opens permanent office in Oman to support sustainable fisheries

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“By joining the GDST, we are advancing our commitment to responsible sourcing and are proud to work with Wholechain to make meaningful strides in achieving end-to-end traceability across our seafood supply chains," said Andrew Russell, Global Marine Sustainability Lead at Mars Petcare.

Mars becomes first pet food company to adopt global seafood traceability standard

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From left: Erlend Gundersen Røed (Global Supply Chain Director, AKVA group) and Per Kåre Liland (CEO, SurplusHub International).

Solution for surplus aquaculture equipment as SurplusHub partners with AKVA Group

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UNEP unveils initiatives to promote invetment in the ocean - described as "vastly underfinanced and increasingly under threat."

Raft of new global financial tools for ocean sectors unveiled by UNEP

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Participants received hands-on training in daily fish farm operations, including feeding, biomass monitoring, harvesting and net cleaning.

FAO presents new aquaculture demonstration centre in Crete

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MSC pledges €5.6 million in support of sustainable fishing by 2030

MSC pledges €5.6 million in support of sustainable fishing by 2030

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Microbial Protein for Sustainable Aquaculture project, led by DeNova.

Canada's Ocean Supercluster backs $7.2m microbial protein aquafeed project

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It is one of the five new ocean innovation projects worth over CAD 18 million launched during the H20 Conference in Halifax.

Canadian industry leaders invest in environmental genomics for sustainable aquaculture

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AGRIMINGOLD / MAREAROSA shrimp farm in Ecuador.

First shrimp farm in Ecuador joins Aquaculture Stewardship Council's Improver Programme

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Completed pen with sea lion protection at Huar Norte, Chile. Solar panels have been installed.

Mowi launches first floating solar-powered fish farming pen in Chile

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Pictured: participants at the special treaty ratification event at the UN Ocean Conference on Monday 9 June.

UN Ocean Conference sees surge in High Seas Treaty ratifications

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The previous edition, SWEN Blue Ocean, raised €170 million.

French SWEN Capital Partners raises €160M for marine biodiversity regeneration

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Global network of Ocean Centres aims to "put safety at the heart of the blue economy transition in emerging ocean economies".

Ocean Centres aim to transform safety standards in Global South's fast-growing blue economy

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A fishing boat heads out to sea in the Bay of Biscay.

European Ocean Pact adopted ahead of UN Ocean conference this week

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The event will be held on the 12th of June at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Spanish Satlink to host tech talk at 2025 UN Oceans Conference

BioMar facilities in Norway.

BioMar Norway achieves ASC Feed certification

Restaurants, hotels, and other retail consumption centers that source exclusively from suppliers already holding the Blue Seal can also apply for this accreditation

Chile recognizes retailers supporting sustainable fishing

"As a fisheries and ocean nation, we know that sustainable ocean management is crucial for future food security, jobs and biodiversity. This Agreement gives us a shared framework to take that responsibility," said Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Marianne Sivertsen Næss.

Norway ratifies High Seas Treaty for marine protection

“Human rights are as central to the ASC mission as environmental responsibility," said ASC Human Rights Team Lead Clare Stevens.

ASC seeks stakeholder input on human rights and animal welfare in supply chain

"By setting a clear vision and practical recommendations, the Protocol aims to empower all stakeholders - public and private - to scale up and accelerate actions that protect marine ecosystems, support sustainable livelihoods and drive inclusive economic development," the UN stated.

United Nations launches Ocean Investment Protocol

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