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Spain advocates keeping a specific EU fund for fishing and aquaculture

Spain advocates keeping a specific EU fund for fishing and aquaculture

The European Commission aims to integrate current programs into a common fund.

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Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark

Sjømat Norge urges new Norwegian parliament to prioritise land access for aquaculture

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The event was hosted by the Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries, Carmen Crespo Díaz.

EU needs an Action Plan on Blue Foods, aquaculture producers claim

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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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Seafood Innovation Programme unveiled in Ireland. Pictured from left to right: Liz O’Leary, Head of Innovation, Keohane Seafoods, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, Caroline Bocquel, CEO, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), and Dr Adam McAdamek, Director of Innovation, EIT Belgium.

Ireland to launch new seafood innovation programme

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Commercial fishing boats lined up in Sitka, Alaska.

NOAA Fisheries seeks public input on strengthening American seafood competitiveness

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Elmina fishing fleet in Ghana

New Ghana's Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill aims to protect small-scale fishers

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This project is part of the PNUD-GEF Humboldt II Project, led by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and the Ministry of Production of Peru.

Chile and Peru assess the shared anchovy stock biomass

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This agreement reflects both countries' commitment to strengthening cooperation.

Ecuador and South Korea implement electronic sanitary certificates for aquaculture and fishery products

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CEO of Sjømatbedriftene, Robert H. Eriksson, urges the Norwegian government to invest 5 billion kronor to accelerate local aquafeed production.

Norway seafood industry association calls for NOK 5 billion to accelerate sustainable feed

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One of the goals is to reduce antibiotic use in salmon farming by 25% over a period of four years.

Chile focuses on monitoring and research to improve salmon farming practices

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The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) is responsible for co-financing these grants.

Andalusia to increase aquaculture investment grants to €7.6 Million

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Trader's cart full of Tuna fish.

India and Maldives collaborate to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture sectors

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Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentary State Secretary, BMUKN, and Pamela Castillo, 30x30 Global Marine Director, WCS.

Germany joins international initiative to promote women’s ocean leadership

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Ireland’s largest ever capital investment plan includes key funding for seafood and coastal communities

Ireland’s largest ever capital investment plan includes key funding for seafood and coastal communities

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Maine aquaculture coastal communities working waterfront

Maine passes new laws to support aquaculture growth

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Ecuadorian shrimp sector urges private entities to boost security

Ecuadorian shrimp sector urges private entities to boost security

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"This project not only strengthens research and development, but also reinforces Malta's position as a leading centre in the Mediterranean in this field," stated Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said.

Malta to build its first aquaculture and fisheries research centre

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Iceland's Minister of Industry, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson and EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis.

EU and Iceland agree to boost cooperation on fisheries and oceans

Mauritania is the leading destination for Spanish fishing vessel exports.

Spain and Mauritania collaborate for responsible fisheries resource management

Icelandic Krona coins.

Iceland passes new fishing fee law within a divided country

The Aquaculture Technological Innovation Center, AquaPacífico, is collaborating on this initiative.

Chile aims to strengthen aquaculture education in schools nationwide

“These changes give Aussie seafood lovers the opportunity to make sure they’re buying local," said Minister Tim Ayres.

Australia introduces mandatory seafood origin labelling in hospitality

The Spanish Director General for Fisheries Management and Aquaculture at the opening of the EMFAF Monitoring Committee.

Spain urges the full implementation of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund

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