IN BRIEF - South Korea is the growth driver of Vietnam's squid and octopus exports in the second half of this year.
SOUTH KOREA
Friday, August 09, 2024
South Korea is still Vietnam's largest market for squid and octopus, accounting for more than 40% of total export value. In the first 6 months of this year, squid and octopus exports to this market reached 114 million USD, up 13% over the same period. In the second quarter of 2024, squid and octopus exports to South Korea reached 58 million USD, up 13% over the same period in 2023.
Continuing the upward trend from 2023, in the first half of this year, squid and octopus exports to Korea still maintained positive growth. In the 3 months of the second quarter of 2024, squid and octopus exports to this market grew positively in all 3 months of the second quarter, especially exports in May and June grew by double digits.
Demand for squid and octopus in Korea remained stable in the first half of this year. In addition, Korea reduced imports from other sources such as Japan, China, and Peru, so it increased imports from Vietnam.
Japan's nuclear waste discharge has had an impact, reducing South Korea's demand for seafood imports from Japan. China's ban on seafood imports from Japan has also caused a decrease in the supply of squid and octopus from China to markets such as South Korea due to a shortage of raw materials for processing.
King salmon farmer leases vessel to support expansion ambitions
New?Zealand?King?Salmon (NZKS) is to introduce the country’s first wellboat, it has announced.
Until now, New Zealand has been the only major salmon-producing country not using this technology.
The 18-year-old wellboat, previously called the Ronja Nordic, has been appropriately renamed the Ronja King. It is currently on its way from Haugesund in Norway to Spain and is expected to arrive in New Zealand waters in April.
Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The winter storms that battered large areas of the United States in January have had a very noticeable effect on supermarket shelves: more stockpiling, fewer restaurant visits, and a rise in sales value across virtually all seafood categories. This phenomenon was also accompanied by a second decisive factor: an acceleration of seafood-specific inflation, more pronounced than general food inflation.
Data from Circana, analyzed by 210 Analytics, shows the extent to which bad weather can reshape consumption patterns in just a few days.
EJF and Calamasur Want to Put a Stop to Chinese Activity Operating Outside of Scientific Recommendations
“One of the world’s most important squid fisheries is heading toward an ecological and social crisis as vast Chinese fishing fleets take advantage of weak governance, lack of transparency, and regulatory gaps throughout the Southeast Pacific.” Adding to this biological crisis, new research by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) highlights labor abuses by one of the companies involved—China National Fisheries Corporation—whose catches are exported to the US, the European Union, and the UK.
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What sounds like a terrible idea – farming tropical shrimp in chilly northern Germany – is exactly what HanseGarnelen is turning into a high-tech, almost-zero-carbon showcase for “German shrimp”.
HanseGarnelen runs what is currently the largest operational clear-water shrimp recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) farm in Europe, producing around 100 tonnes of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) a year in Glückstadt, northern Germany. After a brush with insolvency and a change of ownership, the company is betting on automation, local branding and continuous improvement to make “German shrimp” a viable alternative to imports.
Author: Emma Barbier / The Fish Site | Read the full article here
Current estimates predict that floating offshore wind turbines will make up more than one third of the UK’s total offshore wind capacity by 2050. And as floating offshore wind scales up, the importance of coexisting with other sea users, such as commercial fisheries, is a crucial consideration within the development and consenting process.
‘The Floating Offshore Wind and Fishing Framework for Coexistence’ project, led by ORE Catapult on behalf of the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, in partnership with Crown Estate Scotland, has developed a set of guidelines, following dialogue between offshore developers and commercial fisheries
De Heus Animal Nutrition has officially opened its state-of-the-art animal feed production plant in Kenya.
With an annual production capacity of 240,000 metric tons and a total investment of KES 3 billion (USD 23 million), the new facility represents the first dedicated animal feed plant in the country, marking a significant milestone for De Heus.
The family-owned firm is one of the world’s leading animal nutrition companies, operating feed mills in more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, and activities spanning over 50 countries worldwide. It supports thousands of livestock and aquaculture farmers by providing high-quality feed, nutritional expertise, and tailored farm support.
Questioning in Perfil the announcements made by Governor Ignacio “Nacho” Torres regarding the fight against illegal fishing.
On 2/2/2026, the governor announced the creation of the Fisheries Development Board and stated that in 2025 the province reached a 20-year export record, driven largely by the fishing sector. He also claimed that illegal fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone causes losses of between 600 and 1,000 million dollars per season.
Lerena welcomed the initiative but raised questions about how resources would be protected at Mile 201, considering that provincial jurisdiction extends only to 12 nautical miles. He also questioned the application of the Port State Control concept and requested details about the proposals Chubut plans to submit to the national government.
The expert warned about the lack of added value in exports — particularly shrimp — arguing that better management could generate more jobs and regional development.
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced that its research vessel will operate between Al Musannah and Muscat from February 19 to 21, 2026, as part of the Fisheries Resources Survey Project in the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman.
Source: TAS agency
The survey aims to assess and monitor marine resources to support sustainable fisheries management in Oman. Authorities have urged fishermen and sea-goers to avoid the vessel’s operational routes during the three-day mission to prevent disruption to scientific activities.
Mariners have also been advised not to deploy nets, traps or other fishing equipment at depths of 20 metres or more within the designated research zone throughout the survey period.
The Ministry emphasized that the initiative is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen fisheries oversight, improve data collection and ensure the safe and efficient conduct of marine research operations.
The Instituto del Mar del Perú (IMARPE) launched on February 16 the Hydroacoustic Survey of Anchovy and Other Pelagic Resources 2602-04, a key scientific research mission aimed at updating the biological and fishery status of the anchovy (Engraulis ringens) in the Grau Sea.
The expedition, which will last 48 days, will cover the entire Peruvian coastline, from Tumbes to Tacna, in order to estimate biomass, spatial distribution, size structure, and reproductive status of the country’s main fishery resource.
The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján, who highlighted the importance of having timely scientific information to support decision-making amid changing oceanographic conditions.
The survey will also assess the distribution of eggs and larvae, the composition and abundance of phytoplankton and zooplankton, as well as the presence of seabirds and marine mammals. In addition, oceanographic and environmental conditions will be updated, contributing to a comprehensive diagnosis of Peru’s marine ecosystem.
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King salmon farmer leases vessel to support expansion ambitions
UNITED STATES
The winter storms that battered large areas of the United States in January have had a very noticeable effect on supermarket shelves: more stockpiling, fewer restaurant visits, and a rise in sales value across virtually all seafood categories. This phenomenon was also accompanied by a second decisive factor: an acceleration of seafood-specific inflation, more pronounced than general food inflation.
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GERMANY
What sounds like a terrible idea – farming tropical shrimp in chilly northern Germany – is exactly what HanseGarnelen is turning into a high-tech, almost-zero-carbon showcase for “German shrimp”.
UNITED KINGDOM
Current estimates predict that floating offshore wind turbines will make up more than one third of the UK’s total offshore wind capacity by 2050. And as floating offshore wind scales up, the importance of coexisting with other sea users, such as commercial fisheries, is a crucial consideration within the development and consenting process.
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With an annual production capacity of 240,000 metric tons and a total investment of KES 3 billion (USD 23 million), the new facility represents the first dedicated animal feed plant in the country, marking a significant milestone for De Heus.
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On 2/2/2026, the governor announced the creation of the Fisheries Development Board and stated that in 2025 the province reached a 20-year export record, driven largely by the fishing sector. He also claimed that illegal fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone causes losses of between 600 and 1,000 million dollars per season.
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PERU
