IN BRIEF - Bangkok battles outbreak of black chin tilapia, invasive species posing threat to local aquaculture
THAILAND
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Bangkok is battling an outbreak of black chin tilapia, an invasive species that poses a threat to local aquaculture. The situation has escalated to the point where local government officials, including Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and MPs from various parties visited affected areas in Bang Khun Thian district to assess the impact and coordinate a response.
The situation has escalated to the point where local government officials, including Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, and MPs from various parties visited affected areas in Bang Khun Thian district to assess the impact and coordinate a response.
The invasive fish, known for its rapid breeding and resilience to environmental conditions, preys on smaller fish and fish eggs, disrupting the local aquatic ecosystem. Originating from Samut Songkhram province, the outbreak has now spread to several districts in Bangkok, including Bang Khun Thian, Thung Khru, and Bang Bon, affecting around 900 aquaculture farmers.
Of the top 12 spots held by the freezer and factory trawler fleet, eight are occupied by firms with Galician capital.
Three Galician companies topped this year's ranking for wild shrimp catches in Argentina, according to a report released by the National Undersecretariat of Fisheries. Of the top twelve spots held by the freezer and factory trawler fleet, eight belong to companies with Galician capital: Conarpesa/Wofco (4), Iberconsa (3), and Pesquera Deseado/Profand (1). In this context, the fishing industry of the Patagonian province of Chubut is cementing its undisputed leading role in the South Atlantic, while Galician companies have succeeded in placing their vessels at the top of a list highlighting the industrial groups with the highest landing volumes.
Author: C. Valdez / La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Ottawa backs Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters amid dispute
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Global Affairs Canada is addressing the issue, which the province called “offside.” Thompson expects a resolution soon and said France has issued no new crab licences.
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Orpagu warns crews lack effective social protection
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Global trade, digital traceability, consumption and innovation take center stage
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Japanese industrial group Yanmar has agreed a recommended cash offer for AKVA Group, valuing the Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier’s equity at approximately NOK 5.9 billion (€543 million).
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Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
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Grieg Seafood is adjusting both its harvesting volume and cost expectations for 2026 following increased mortality at a farm in September.
Grieg Seafood stated in a stock exchange release on Friday that an unexpected algae incident led to gill damage and increased mortality at one of the company's locations.
According to the company, the biology in the sea was good throughout August, before the situation developed negatively at the site during September.
Author: Ole Andreas Drønen / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
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THAILAND
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Three Galician companies topped this year's ranking for wild shrimp catches in Argentina, according to a report released by the National Undersecretariat of Fisheries. Of the top twelve spots held by the freezer and factory trawler fleet, eight belong to companies with Galician capital: 
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Grieg Seafood stated in a stock exchange release on Friday that an unexpected algae incident led to gill damage and increased mortality at one of the company's locations.
