Oceania
Environment
Fisheries, water quality, and human health at risk in the U.S.
That's what the American Fisheries Society says after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to remove federal safeguards for most of the nation's wetlands.
Finance
Profand consolidates its position as a leading company and keeps its sights set on the 2023
Profand closed the financial year 2022 with consolidated figures in which it achieved an increase of 15% compared to 2021, with a total of...
Finance
Plans to sell Barramundi Group’s Australian operations fail
Barramundi Group announced today that the planned sale of its Australian operations, first announced in December 2022 on Marine Produce Australia (MPA) to Wild Ocean Australia, "has not been finalized" and that the business "will now undergo reconstruction."
Fisheries
Moana New Zealand and Sanford signed an inshore fisheries agreement
Iwi-owned fishing company Moana New Zealand and Sanford have announced that they have signed a long-term agreement regarding Sanford's North Island inshore fishery.
Aquaculture
Seafarms shrimp farm project faces legal action over contractor payout
Seafarms' renewed plans to build Project Sea Dragon, one of the world's largest shrimp farms in Northern Australia, have been clouded by a federal court case related to contractor payment.
Aquaculture
West Australian yellowtail jack mackerel hatchery plan into the waste-paper bin
The West Australian state government has canceled its plan to build an AUD 10 million yellowtail kingfish hatchery in Geraldton. According to reports, the government's decision is due to Huon Aquaculture's uncommitted involvement in the project.
Sustainability
More sustainable fishing in Australia, driven by MSC-funded projects
The Australian fish market will now be more sustainable because of the improved attention to its biodiversity through projects funded by the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) Ocean Stewardship Fund.
Sustainability
The Nelson Tasman region invests in the blue economy
“There’s an enormous opportunity to leverage the good reputation of Nelson Tasman’s seafood and aquaculture sector to help connect with potential investors to boost innovation and growth”, said Nash.
Aquaculture
New Zealand King Salmon to seek mediation for Blue Endeavour offshore project
New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) announced today that it will...
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Fisheries, water quality, and human health at risk in the U.S.
That's what the American Fisheries Society says after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to remove federal safeguards for most of the nation's wetlands.
Profand consolidates its position as a leading company and keeps its sights set on the 2023
Profand closed the financial year 2022 with consolidated figures in...
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The kidney disease, BKD, is in four facilities in Norway
Mattilsynet, the Norwegian Food Health Authority, has reported the detection of BKD in four farms in Norway owned by Leroy, located in Hitra, Heim, Aure, and Kristiansund.
