The Bangladesh Navy detained 14 Indian fishermen and their trawler for illegally entering and fishing in the country's territorial waters.
The detention occurred Friday night in the Fairway Buoy area of the Bay of Bengal. The fishermen, all residents of the Dakshin 24 Parganas district in India, were transported to the Digraj naval jetty in Mongla (Bagerhat).
The intercepted vessel, the Indian trawler 'FB Shubho Jatra', was found carrying approximately 500 kilograms of fish, including the valuable ilish species.
The apprehension was carried out by the Navy ship, 'BNS Shaheed Akhtar Uddin'. The detainees are set to be produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court of Bagerhat this Sunday.
Nigeria's marine and fisheries sectors are adopting the Pico Titan VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) to align with global standards for transparency and safety.
The Pico Titan provides uninterrupted, real-time tracking using advanced satellite and mobile networks, ensuring accountability even beyond cellular coverage. Its features include automated position reporting, geofencing, and tamper alerts, helping regulators combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Designed for resilience in harsh marine environments, the device boasts an IP67 waterproof rating and is solar-powered, requiring minimal maintenance. This technology allows Nigerian fleet operations to utilize data-driven management for improved oversight, mirroring practices in leading global maritime nations.
For any company or agency seeking to improve monitoring efficiency, the Pico Titan VMS is more than just a device — it’s a smarter way to manage the ocean.
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Strategic Investment in Gardermoen Business Park Reinforces Oslo's Logistics Axis and Seafood Cluster
Abrahams Salmon Processing KS, a newly established subsidiary of the German processing giant Dirk Abrahams GmbH, is setting up a modern filleting facility in Gardermoen Business Park in Norway. The company has signed a long-term agreement with Oslo Airport City (OAC) for this investment, which is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2026.
The new plant, which will span approximately 4,660 square meters, represents a significant investment aimed at the advanced processing of Norwegian salmon for the international market, including feeding its own smoking and processing operations in Germany.
Abrahams' establishment is a crucial boost for the OAC seafood cluster, which already houses key players like Mowi and Grieg Seafood.
Henrik MS Danielsen, CEO of OAC, welcomed the arrival: "The company will be an important complement to our existing seafood cluster and will help strengthen Gardermoen as Norway's most central hub for processing, distribution, and export."
Hans Kr. Bakken, General Manager of Abrahams Salmon Processing KS, highlighted the strategic location near Oslo Airport, which is crucial for air freight logistics. The facility, being constructed by Veidekke Logistikkbygg, will feature a high technical standard and be BREEAM certified to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.
Larval Monitoring Identifies Spawning Events and Alerts Mussel Farmers in the X Region
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), through its Environmental Department, has officially announced the start of the 2025-2026 mussel seed collection season for mussel (Mytilus chilensis) in the X Region of Los Lagos, Chile.
The announcement is based on results from the larval monitoring program, funded by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), which detected a significant increase in the concentration of D-larvae in late September 2025, indicating recent mussel spawning events.
The data should alert mussel farmers to prepare their collectors. High larval concentrations were recorded in key sectors, notably:
Pichicolo:230,000 larvae per m³.
Hornopirén: approximately 50,000 larvae per m³.
Compu:4,181 larvae per m³.
Castro:1,972 larvae per m³.
All information generated by the program is available to users on the IFOP digital platform "Semilla Endémica" (ifop.cl/monitoreo-larvas-de-mitilidos), allowing producers to make timely management decisions.
Chile has become the first country in Latin America to introduce legislation to ban octopus farming nationwide. Bill 17913-12 was introduced this week by Representative Marisela Santibáñez with support from 7 additional congress representatives, and now moves to the commission of environment and natural resources to be discussed. This bill would prohibit the intensive farming of octopuses, focusing on the potential harmful impacts that this industry could pose for the environment. The bill was introduced by local Chilean organisation Fundación Veg, with additional support, technical information, and draft language provided by Aquatic Life Institute.
The organization renews its partnership with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who will continue to serve as an ambassador for the country's seafood products.
Spain remains one of the most important markets for Norwegian seafood products thanks to the popularity and high penetration of salmon in the domestic market. During the first eight months of the year, salmon exports grew 23%, exceeding 59,000 tons, after closing 2024 with more than 81,775 tons exported, consolidating salmon as "the favorite fish of Spaniards according to all surveys," according to Mar de Noruega, the national subsidiary of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
The Balearic Sea has warmed by +0.036°C annually since 1982, with record anomalies in 2022 and 2023.
The western Mediterranean, and especially the Balearic Sea, is experiencing one of the warmest periods ever recorded. According to a study conducted by researchers Blanca Fernández-Álvarez, Bàrbara Barceló-Llull, and Ananda Pascual at the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA, CSIC-UIB), the Balearic Sea is warming, and this warming is affecting the method used to detect marine heat waves.
The article analyzes more than 40 years of sea surface temperature data (1982-2023) to assess how marine heat waves have evolved and how the detection methodology can alter their identification and interpretation.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
Norway’s salmon farmers face the possibility of a new tax announced yesterday by the Labour government in its first post-election Budget.
Oslo is looking at introducing a levy on lost or escaped salmon as from January 2027 – which hasn’t gone down at well with the industry.
In another move which has disappointed the industry, the government has decided against abolishing the Norm Price Council which was almost scrapped with general party agreement back in the summer. The Storting agreed to leave it until after the election.
The industry body Seafood Norway said it was surprised the government was proposing new levies on both aquaculture and fishing.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Thailand’s Parliament has approved sweeping amendments to the country’s Fisheries Law, drawing criticism from small-scale fishers and environmental groups who warn the changes could weaken marine protections and undermine international commitments on sustainable fishing.
Thailand introduced a new Fisheries Act in 2015 in an attempt to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and labor abuses after being downgraded to Tier 3 in the U.S.’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report and receiving a “yellow card” warning from the European Commission, which is an official warning issued by the E.U. to trading partners falling short of tackling IUU activities.
Author: Toan Dao / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Amazonian Pioneer Converts Her Passion into a Personalized Cultivation and Sales Business Model
Matilde Ikeda, an entrepreneur from Puerto Maldonado, Peru, has successfully transitioned her career from fish trader to thriving aquaculturist, specializing in the cultivation of the Amazonian fish paco (Piaractus brachypomus).
Since the age of 9, Ikeda was dedicated to trading fish. In 2015, she decided to pivot and utilize her own ponds to start paco cultivation. Despite initial difficulties, her dedication prospered. Her pond currently houses over 9,000 fingerlings and paco of various sizes, including specimens weighing over one kilogram.
"I grab my net, tie it at one end, go around, and pull out any fish I want," Matilde said, describing the ease of harvesting her production.
Although she maintains her commercial activity at the market, Matilde Ikeda has developed a more personalized business model. She prefers direct sales, packing the fish on her motorcycle for delivery "from house to house" to her customers.
For Ikeda, aquaculture is more than just a job: "It’s my hobby, because it’s my joy; I don't see it as work. I love living in the countryside," she explained. Her story is an example of the potential of sustainable aquaculture in the Peruvian Amazon to generate income and personal development.
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The announcement is based on results from the larval monitoring program, funded by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), which detected a significant increase in the concentration of D-larvae in late September 2025, indicating recent mussel spawning events.
Chile has become the first country in Latin America to introduce legislation to ban octopus farming nationwide. Bill 17913-12 was introduced this week by Representative Marisela Santibáñez with support from 7 additional congress representatives, and now moves to the commission of environment and natural resources to be discussed. This bill would prohibit the intensive farming of octopuses, focusing on the potential harmful impacts that this industry could pose for the environment. The bill was introduced by local Chilean organisation Fundación Veg, with additional support, technical information, and draft language provided by Aquatic Life Institute. 
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The organization renews its partnership with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who will continue to serve as an ambassador for the country's seafood products.
The Balearic Sea has warmed by +0.036°C annually since 1982, with record anomalies in 2022 and 2023..png)
Oslo is looking at introducing a levy on lost or escaped salmon as from January 2027 – which hasn’t gone down at well with the industry.
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Thailand’s Parliament has approved sweeping amendments to the country’s Fisheries Law, drawing criticism from small-scale fishers and environmental groups who warn the changes could weaken marine protections and undermine international commitments on sustainable fishing.
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