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Opinion Article: Overpricing, conflict of interest and corruption in the sector (Note 1/4)

ARGENTINA
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 00:00 (GMT + 9)

In the fishing activity, it is difficult to determine where the State begins and where it ends. Perhaps it is because of the fact that it is a State resource leased to third parties or because between the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and the Federal Fisheries Council—even if Law 24,922 says so—it is not clear who sets the fishing policy and who sets the research, and it seems they lack the determination or capacity to manage the activity. It could be due to a matter of ineptitude; but, leaving in the hands of a few the awarding and approval of the tender for research vessels in favor of a Spanish Shipyard—against all specialized opinions—for 161 million dollars, damaging the public treasury and violating (since these are contributions for construction made by the State) Art. 15 of Law 27,418 (of which I am co-author together with Fabián Lug... FULL STORY

Canada Atlantic Seafood Leaders Pressure Ottawa: Demand 20% Boost to Crucial Fisheries Fund Jan 9, 04:20 Industry advocates and provincial leaders warn that failing to renew the $400-million program by its March dea... FULL STORY		Norway Norway’s King Crab Industry Hits All-Time High Driven by Surge in US Demand Jan 9, 00:10 Record-breaking 2025 performance sees export values soar as frozen crab dominates global markets. Norway cele... FULL STORY

Spain Spanish canning sector on high alert over potential Moroccan sardine export ban Jan 9, 00:10 The trade association ANFACO-CYTMA warns that Morocco's suspension of exports—providing 94% of Spain's n... FULL STORY		Norway Salmon Evolution ASA: Q4 2025 operational update Jan 9, 00:10 Salmon Evolution (OSE: SALME) is entering 2026 with full biomass in anticipation of a tight salmon market, esp... FULL STORY

Norway
Record-Breaking Year for Norwegian Cold-Water Prawns
Jan 9, 09:00
Shift Toward High-Value Consumer Products Drives Revenue to New Heights Despite Lower Catch Volumes Norway has solidified its position as a globa... FULL STORY

Worldwide
Global Whitefish Market 2026: Farmed Species and Processed Goods Take Center Stage
Jan 9, 07:00
Supply Stability and Sustainability Standards Drive Shift Away from Wild-Caught Stocks The global whitefish market has entered a pivotal transiti... FULL STORY

Brazil
Why did Santa Catarina decide to ban tilapia imported from Vietnam?
Jan 9, 05:50
Citing severe biosecurity threats and the potential decimation of a multimillion-dollar economy, Santa Catarina has enacted a strict prohibition on As... FULL STORY

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	Other Media \| WorldFishing: Welsh funding opens for fisheries

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	Other Media \| SeafoodSource: Chinese abalone producer Xiangbin acquires BAP two-star certification

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	Other Media \| fishfarmingexpert: IceFish event doubles size of conference programme

Viet Nam Jan 8, 10:00 (GMT + 9):
	Vietnam’s Seafood Sector Sets Sights on $11.5 Billion Export Target for 2026

China Jan 8, 07:00 (GMT + 9):
	Landmark Industry Report Unveils Future of China’s Aquaculture Sector

Japan Jan 8, 05:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Japanese Common Squid Stocks Struggle Despite Localized Surges

Spain Jan 8, 05:00 (GMT + 9):
	Spanish Fishing Sector Demands 'Realistic' Measures from Government Over New EU Control Regulations

United Kingdom Jan 8, 02:00 (GMT + 9):
	Norway–UK Seafood Summit 2026: Exclusive Market Insights and Industry Debate in London

Russian Federation Jan 8, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - In 2025, Russian fishermen set a new pollock catch record

Norway Jan 8, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
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