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Oysters from Australia's Yumbah Aquaculture.

Yumbah Aquaculture, Australia's first BAP-certified oyster producer

"Yumbah's BAP certification reflects a strong commitment to responsible aquaculture," said the Coordinator of the Global Seafood Alliance in Australia.

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Yellowtail kingfish.

Proposed Yumbah-Clean Seas merger clears another hurdle for completion

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Norway's "seafood envoy" to the US, Karine Rød Haraldsson.

Major growth potential for Norwegian shellfish in the US, says report

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The campaign will run until August 11.

Spain launches research campaign for sustainable Norway lobster fishery

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Frozen oysters in shell are the main product of Harimanada Co.

Global Seafood Alliance unveils first BAP-certified oyster producer in Japan

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The marketing program aims to "increase awareness, demand, and long-term market opportunities for Alaska’s growing mariculture industry."

New marketing push to promote Alaska’s mariculture products

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Pictured: fresh mussels from the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Scotland sets new record for mussel production in 2024

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This system is China's first world-class agricultural cultural heritage project in aquaculture.

FAO recognizes ancient chinese practices for pearl mussel farming

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Seastex first identified mussel beards, or byssus, as a by-product of the aquaculture industry in April 202

Scottish startup creating mussel beard products to expand team and production capacity

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Pictured: NOAA Fisheries Alaska Aquaculture Team with juvenile oysters near Kodiak, Alaska.

New NOAA Fisheries resource hub supports Alaska’s expanding aquaculture sector

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Oyster fishing boats and traditional oyster barns on Prince Edward Island.

Canadian government pledges $850k to tackle "serious threat to Canada's oyster industry"

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The  vessel's commissioning in the UK was completed by Macduff Shipyards.

Macduff Ship Design delivers two of its sister vessels to UK's largest mussel farm

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Members of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shellfish Aquaculture, including newly-elected Chair Caroline Voaden MP.

UK politicians form All-Party Parliamentary Group for Shellfish Aquaculture

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Lobster fishing in South Bristol, Maine, United States.

Maine's commercial fisheries see $74 million increase in 2024

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All this information is shared with the Ministry of Health, which will implement precautionary measures for local consumption.

Chilean Bivalve Mollusc Sanitation Program conducted 65,298 tests in 2024

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Yellowtail kingfish.

Leading Australian shellfish firm seeks merger with yellowtail kingfish producer

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Piers Mudd was the founding CEO & Director of the African aquaculture company Yalelo Uganda.

UK mussel farmer hires Head of Strategy to lead fundraising program

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“We’re seeing growing enthusiasm for mussels, not just for their taste but for their minimal environmental impact," said Katie Keay, Senior Sustainability & Ethics Manager at Waitrose.

UK retailer Waitrose reports surge of consumer interest in mussels

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Iceland's Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, and First Gentleman of Iceland, Björn Skúlason, pictured at the Iceland Ocean Cluster event.

Iceland Ocean Cluster showcases cultivated shellfish meat products for first time outside Asia

Oyster Restoration Company launches new solution for faster recovery of oyster reefs

Oyster Restoration Company launches new solution for faster recovery of oyster reefs

Norwegian live snow crabs in China.

Norway exports live snow crabs to China for first time

Oyster farms in Gadeokdo Island, Busan, South Korea.

South Korea announces "vision of becoming the world’s No. 1 oyster-exporting country"

Shellfish farm on Orr's Island, Harpswell, Maine, United States.

US aquaculture census reveals growth in farms, surge in shellfish sales

Construction of a land-based urchin farming site is expected to commence in Toyama Prefecture in early 2025.

New Japanese partnership to boost kelp forests through sea urchin ranching

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