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    First Nations raise their voice against Discovery Island licensing decision

    “Rejecting this proposal is rejecting our right to decide for ourselves" stated Chief Roberts,the elected Chief Councillor of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation.

    Katahdin Salmon, a new chapter in US aquaculture

    "The industry is looking for a good proof of concept and also players that are able to meet these targets", says Marianne Naess, Katahdin Salmon CEO.

    Aker BioMarine achieves success in 2022 after tough challenges in 2021

    As shown in their report, in 2022, the company has focused on streamlining operations and identifying efficiencies. In this way, they have improved both sales and collection.

    Spain’s new fisheries act more inclusive, ambitious and sustainable

    Spain has approved a new fisheries law, the Act 5/2023 on "Sustainable Fisheries and Fisheries Research". This legislation combines economic, social, and environmental concerns to improve the fishery industry.

    EFCA and EEA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote a sustainable industry

    The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of improving and exchanging knowledge and information between them.

    Iceland joins Aqualoop’s offshore fish farming project

    Aqualoop, the offshore fish farming company known for its Aqualoop Big Dipper design, has new major investors, the Icelandic seafood consultancy, Markó Partners. This union would mark the beginning of offshore salmon farming in Iceland.

    Anolytech and Redox team up for biosecure aquaculture and fisheries

    “This strategic cooperation agreement underlines our continuous efforts to offer the fishery and aquaculture industries the best possible solutions for improved biosecurity and fish welfare” said Bergman.

    Record on the Indigenous-owned Canadian company Clearwater Seafoods

    The Nova Scotia-based company posted a record year in 2022, reaching $604 million in sales. This marks a $71 million increase in sales compared to the previous year, the highest in its history.

    “We lead the way in the work for sustainable cod farming”

    So says Hilde R. Storhaug, Sustainability Manager at Norcod. The company trusts the latest difficulties will not affect its long term.

    Last call for the Scottish to apply to the “wild fisheries fund”

    Fishing groups have until March 31 to submit applications to the "wild fisheries fund". The purpose of the program is to help save Scotland's wild salmon.

    AQUABIOPRO-FIT captures the attention of the highest echelons of society

    AQUABIOPRO-FIT is an EU-funded project that will develop high-quality proteins and bioactive from European aquaculture, fisheries and agriculture by-products.

    The expiration of Nova Austral’s concessions in Chile are hanging by a thread

    For several weeks now, various meetings have been held to approximate positions. This Tuesday, one of them took place in which the main authorities of Magallanes, trade union leaders, and company representatives attempted to discuss options to avoid Nova Austral from closing its operations at four facilities in Porvenir (Chile)

    Between lobsters and right whales: the dispute in Maine for the classification

    A coalition representing Maine's lobster industry has sued an aquarium in California (U.S.) for encouraging seafood consumers to avoid buying a variety of lobster caught mainly in its state.

    Global innovation launchpad for New Zealand aquaculture

    The companies Hatch Blue and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise announced the second edition of Global innovation launchpad for New Zealand Aquaculture.

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    First Nations raise their voice against Discovery Island licensing decision

    “Rejecting this proposal is rejecting our right to decide for ourselves" stated Chief Roberts,the elected Chief Councillor of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation.

    Katahdin Salmon, a new chapter in US aquaculture

    "The industry is looking for a good proof of concept and also players that are able to meet these targets", says Marianne Naess, Katahdin Salmon CEO.

    Aker BioMarine achieves success in 2022 after tough challenges in 2021

    As shown in their report, in 2022, the company has focused on streamlining operations and identifying efficiencies. In this way, they have improved both sales and collection.

    Bumble Bee will no longer be a “fair and safe supply chain”

    The agreement outlaws some of the claims that defined Bumble Bee's products. These include "fair and safe supply chain" and "fair and responsible working conditions"