IN BRIEF - This giant, prehistoric fanged salmon is even more bizarre than scientists thought
UNITED STATES
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
EUGENE, Ore. — In the rivers of the ancient Pacific Northwest, a colossal salmon once swam – one that dwarfed even the largest of today’s prized catches. For decades, this extinct giant has captured imaginations as the “Sabertooth Salmon,” conjuring images of a fish with fearsome downward-pointing fangs. But a study published in PLOS ONE reveals that we’ve been telling fish tales about this prehistoric marvel all along.
Meet Oncorhynchus rastrosus, a salmon that grew to an astonishing 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) in length – nearly three times the size of the largest modern salmon. When first described in the 1970s, paleontologists found massive, isolated teeth unlike anything seen in living salmon. Without a complete skull to work from, they logically assumed these teeth pointed backward into the mouth like fangs. This led to the creature’s popular nickname and even its original scientific name, which translates roughly to “rake-toothed smilodon-fish.”
Now, thanks to remarkably well-preserved new fossils and advanced imaging techniques, researchers have discovered that we’ve had it all wrong. Those imposing teeth weren’t downward-facing fangs at all but rather sideways-pointing spikes!
“The teeth projected laterally like tusks, not ventrally like sabers or fangs,”the study authors explain in the report.
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has publicly congratulated the Punta del Moral Fisheries Producers Organization (OPP80) for achieving the prestigious international certification "Friend of the Sea".
This seal, promoted by the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), certifies that the fishery for the emblematic Huelva white shrimp (gamba blanca de Huelva) meets the most rigorous standards for sustainable fishing.
Via his official X account, Planas recognized the achievement, highlighting the commitment of the Ayamonte (Huelva) fleet to excellence and the sustainability of its practices.
OPP Punta del Moral is the first fishing entity in Andalusia and the second in Spain to obtain this globally recognized certification. Alonso Abreu, manager of the OPP Punta del Moral, emphasized the importance of the recognition, noting that the certificate is the result of "years of work, innovation, and commitment to the sea" by the Huelva fleet.
This milestone solidifies Andalusia's position as an international reference in responsible and environmentally respectful fishing.
Easy-to-Consume Capsules and Drink Launched on October 10th via Official Mail Order Store
Nissui Co., Ltd. has launched two new health support foods, "Uokatsu Senka Capsules" and "Uokatsu Senka Drink," to provide an easy way for consumers to get essential nutrients EPA and DHA. These products became available exclusively through the official Nissui mail order store on October 10th.
EPA and DHA, commonly found in blue fish like sardines, are challenging for the body to produce and are often lacking in modern diets.
Developed as simple supplements, "Uokatsu Senka" aims to help individuals who eat fish infrequently or find other health-certified foods too demanding. The recommended daily serving (two capsules or one drink) delivers 300 mg of EPA and DHA, which accounts for one-third of the recommended daily intake for people in Japan, according to a JPHC study (Circulation. 2006; 113, 195-202).
Nissui states that the new line utilizes the "bounty of the sea" to support the healthy lifestyles of its customers.
Acquisition of ICCL Group in Malaysia Finalizing in December 2025 to Drive "Compass x Growth 2027"
Nichirei Logistics Group Inc., a subsidiary of Nichirei Corporation, signed a share transfer agreement to acquire ICCL Group (Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Sdn. Bhd.), a major cold chain logistics operator in Malaysia. The acquisition is scheduled for completion around December 2025, making ICCL Group a new member of the Nichirei Logistics Group.
This strategic move is central to Nichirei's medium-term management plan, "Compass x Growth 2027," which emphasizes bolstering overseas growth and profitability. ICCL Group, which operates its own multi-temperature warehouses and refrigerated vehicles from its base in Penang, will significantly expand Nichirei's service offerings within Malaysia through collaboration with existing entities, NLCCN
Raising the price of materials for Europeans could make the industry lose competitiveness, which would have to face the advantage given to canned goods from other countries that do not have taxes on packaging.
The tariff war the US is waging with the rest of the world and the EU's protectionist response could have collateral damage on Galician canned goods. And not precisely because what goes inside the can is being taxed, but because of the can itself. This eagerness to protect EU steel and aluminum by raising tariffs from 25% to 50% "to guarantee the long-term viability of a strategically crucial industry"
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
The National Authority for Health and Safety in Fisheries and Aquaculture of Peru, attached to the Ministry of Production (Produce), has announced that, following the approval by the Andean Community (CAN) of Decision No. 960 and Resolution No. 2528, two regulations that modernize the regulatory framework for veterinary products for use in terrestrial and aquatic animals, and which Peru is now adopting, Sanipes will see its powers strengthened for the registration, inspection, and control of veterinary products for use in aquaculture.
Furthermore, the new regulations will provide Sanipes with a set of essential tools: a legal basis with modernized technical requirements; an expansion of the scope of application of community provisions, comprehensively covering both terrestrial and aquatic animals for the first time.
Source: iPac.acuicultuta | Read the full article here
As World Food Day approaches and the spotlight shines on global collaboration for a food-secure future, the Norwegian Seafood Council highlights Norway’s commitment to caring for our oceans – both today and for generations to come.
The Norwegian Seafood Management Model is central to both fisheries and aquaculture, ensuring healthy oceans and food security for the future.
Norway was an early leader in integrating sustainability into fisheries management and in 1977, a long-term plan for the Norwegian fishing industry made sustainable resources adhere to a core policy goal. The plan emphasised social and economic aspects, preserving coastal communities and ensuring secure jobs with competitive incomes.
U.K. grocer Waitrose announced that it will adopt Seafish’s Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT).
The tool, which was created by the U.K. seafood sector public body, allows seafood businesses to assess carbon footprints for both wild-caught and farmed seafood products. Retailers input data about their supply chains, such as fuel use, processing, packaging, and transportation information, and SCEPT generates a carbon footprint they can use to compare the product or processors to other options.
Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource | Red the full article here
Trond Williksen will help bring company's technology to wider market
Technology company Aquaticode has hired Trond Williksen as a strategic advisor. The company develops systems for real-time phenotyping and sorting of salmon, and says in a press release that the appointment is part of the effort to bring the technology into broad use in the industry.
Williksen has over 20 years of experience in the aquaculture sector, including as chief executive of equipment supplier AKVA group, fish farmer SalMar, and UK-registered aquaculture biotechnology group Benchmark Holdings.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Red the full article here
The Spanish technology company Satlink, a world leader in the development of technological solutions to improve ocean management and sustainability, has announced the acquisition of the French company nke, a firm with more than 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of instruments for measuring and monitoring water quality in oceans and freshwater, as well as for navigation.
The transaction "unites two of the most established companies in the sector" and constitutes "one of the most significant milestones in the ocean technology industry in recent years, creating the largest independent European platform in this field," according to Satlink.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Hofseth International, one of Norway’s key mid-sized fish farming and processing companies, has carried out a major refinancing of its capital structure through the issue of a €300 million (£260m) secured green bond.
Hofseth said the net proceeds from the issuance of the new bonds will be applied for eligible green projects in accordance with the company’s Green Financing Framework.
The refinancing is expected to materially reduce the group’s average interest cost, extend the average maturity of its long-term interest-bearing debt, improve its interest rate cover and provide in excess of NOK 1 billion in financial flexibility going forwards.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
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Raising the price of materials for Europeans could make the industry lose competitiveness, which would have to face the advantage given to canned goods from other countries that do not have taxes on packaging.
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The National Authority for Health and Safety in Fisheries and Aquaculture of Peru, attached to the Ministry of Production (Produce), has announced that, following the approval by the Andean Community (CAN) of Decision No. 960 and Resolution No. 2528, two regulations that modernize the regulatory framework for veterinary products for use in terrestrial and aquatic animals, and which Peru is now adopting, Sanipes will see its powers strengthened for the registration, inspection, and control of veterinary products for use in aquaculture.
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The Norwegian Seafood Management Model is central to both fisheries and aquaculture, ensuring healthy oceans and food security for the future.
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Hofseth International, one of Norway’s key mid-sized fish farming and processing companies, has carried out a major refinancing of its capital structure through the issue of a €300 million (£260m) secured green bond.
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