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The project is financially supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

New Chilean research aims to reduce rainbow trout mortality

Also, several training sessions have been held across Latin America to build a strong regional scientific cooperation network.

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Peru's Ambassador to Norway, Gustavo Laurie Escandón, and Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss.

Peru joins Norway's fight against fishing crimes

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Jumbo flying squid from Peru.

Jumbo flying squid fishery suspended in Peru

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The 'CITEpesquero' in Callao has trained and guided artisanal fishermen in different areas.

Peru encourages artisanal fishermen to unite for a sustainable sector

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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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Peruvian fishing vessels at sea.

Five days left for second anchovy fishing season 2025 in southern Peru

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Tilapia is Brazil’s most widely farmed fish, while rainbow trout is the most common aquaculture species in Germany, according to the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Germany and Brazil urged to expand freshwater aquaculture in new policy report

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Shrimp industry worker in Ecuador.

Living wages for shrimp farm workers in Ecuador

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Ramírez has worked at SalmonChile's Salmon Technology Institute (Intesal).

Blumar hires a new Technical Manager for its Salmon segment

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From the regional office, they hope to replicate the experience in other coves in the area and regions of the Northern Grande.

Chile empowers women fishers with leadership training

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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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FISH4ACP’s event at the UN’s Ocean Conference will examine real-world solutions to empower aquatic food systems and support fishing communities through sustainable investment.

Spotlight on access to finance in fisheries and aquaculture

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Anchovy on a Peruvian fishing vessel.

Peru lands more than 45 thousand tons of anchovy per day

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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

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Peruvian fishermen landing jumbo flying squid.

Direct human consumption fish landings grew 63.9% in April in Peru

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According to Salmones Austral, there are currently only 26 companies in Chile that have had their targets validated by the SBTi.

Salmones Austral, first Latin American salmon company with validated climate targets

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Camanchaca fishing vessel.

Slight increase in revenues for Camanchaca

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SSP & CNA SustainedED event, May 2025, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Ecuador's shrimp farming: efficiency and sustainability through nutritional innovation

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Executives of Garware Technical Fibres Limited at a meeting in India.

Garware Chile strengthens its sales team

Peruvian fish farmer.

New specific sanctioning regime for aquaculture in Peru

Produce officials using the SISESAT system.

Peru eases artisanal fleet's access to its Satellite Tracking System

Daniel Undurraga, Salmones Camanchaca's Freshwater Production Manager.

Salmones Camanchaca appoints new Freshwater Production Manager

Aerial view of a Salmones Camancha salmon farm in Chile.

Salmones Camanchaca's Atlantic salmon harvest up 27% in Q1 2025

Shrimp farms in Manabí, Ecuador.

Southern Shrimp Alliance asks U.S. Commerce to investigate Ecuador's shrimp industry

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