Other Media | EuropaAzul: Tuna fishing vessels plan to end 2024 with 40% biodegradable materials in the construction of FADs
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Spanish tuna fleet, grouped in the Organization of Associated Producers of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (OPAGAC), plans to end 2024 with 40% biodegradable materials in the construction of the FADs (fish concentration devices 1 ) that it uses in its activity.
The fleet ended 2023 with this percentage at 20% and until June of this year, the proportion is already 28.5%.
The fleet has made these data public during two meetings held last June in Bermeo and Santiago de Compostela, which were attended by 36 crew members from companies associated with OPAGAC and in which the results of the project “Innovative measure for the construction of DCP with biodegradable material” were presented.
Review urges Chile-style controls and stronger heatwave planning.
A Tasmanian government debrief into last summer’s salmon mass mortality event has found that a lack of accurate and timely information from operators delayed critical decision-making and undermined public messaging.
The review, published on Monday, also highlights coordination and waste-logistics challenges and proposes ten actions, including consideration of an industry code of practice and strengthened reporting rules.
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The implementation of a proposed National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) on the south coast of Newfoundland risks significant job losses in an area where many people already rely on government handouts, a report has warned.
The 28-page “economic snapshot” of the area was produced by the Atlantic Economic Council, an independent, non-profit economic and policy research organisation. The snapshot was commissioned by the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and Mining NL.
The NMCA has being considered by Parks Canada, the federal government agency that administers the national park system. It follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation and the Town of Burgeo.
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The presence of Chinese vessels off the Chilean coast has increased considerably since 2025. While only 8 vessels were recorded in 2024, the number has already reached 117 this year. This has alarmed the artisanal fishing sector, which views the presence of the Chinese fleet, especially squid fishing vessels, with concern.
When consulted on the matter, Alfonso Miranda, president of CALAMASUR, called on the governments of Chile, Ecuador, and Peru to consolidate a common position to strengthen management measures for the giant squid (Dosidicus gigas), a key resource for the northern region of the country.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has issued warning of a growing trend in international seafood markets regarding the mislabelling of fish species. Of particular concern is the use of the generic term seabass for products that are not European seabass but seek to benefit from the latter’s established reputation and market value
Recent market observations have revealed that barramundi (Lates calcarifer), a fish species captured and farmed in the Indo-Pacific region, is often marketed simply as seabass in several Asian and Middle East countries.
Extensive presence of Norwegian companies at India Maritime Week 2025
Norway and India mark a new step in bilateral cooperation to promote greener, safer, and more innovative maritime transport. “India is the most populous country in the world, with a long and strong maritime tradition. Norway is small in population, but a major ocean nation with a comprehensive maritime cluster. Together we can make shipping greener and safer,” said Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss, following a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, on the sidelines of India Maritime Week 2025, held in Mumbai.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Japanese seafood company Nissui announced it is launching a full-scale salmon farming begining with a new seedling operation in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture.
The company said in a release it has been conducting experimental salmon farming in the city since 2023, and as of 1 November it has begun stable production and shipments from its salmon facility. The land-based facility is starting under the umbrella of Yumigahama Suisan Co., and has been dubbed the "Nissui Kesengawa Fish Farm."
Nissui said the facility was a salmon and trout hatchery owned by the Hirota Bay Fisheries Cooperative to establish salmon seedling production.
Author: Chris chase / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Two Norwegian salmon farmers that are normally competitors have announced a joint investment in closed cage development.
The project involves the construction of six Aquatraz C2 units delivered by Seafarming Systems.
The Seafarming technology has been developed in collaboration with SalMar and Lerøy, building on the experience gained from the Aquatraz S1 delivered to Lerøy and the first four Aquatraz cages developed for SalMar.
Source: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Europêche, the representative body of Europe’s fishing sector, welcomes the successful conclusion of the Meeting of Experts on Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers, held under the auspices of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from 27 to 31 October 2025 in Geneva.
The newly adopted Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers provide a comprehensive framework to assist governments and social partners in promoting ethical recruitment and fair treatment of migrant fishers across the world.
The Spanish rainbow trout and sturgeon producer Caviar Pirinea has announced the acquisition of the Portuguese company Viveiros do Coura, Lda, the leading rainbow trout aquaculture company in the neighboring country. This acquisition is part of its international expansion plan and coincides with Caviar Pirinea's 12th anniversary, a milestone that, the company notes, "we are celebrating by strengthening our market position."
The Portuguese facility, according to the Spanish company, has a production potential of 600 tons per year and supplies more than 80% of the Portuguese trout market.
Source: ipac.Aquaculture | Read the full article here
There have been days when the Muro fish market auctioned off more than 100 tons
"This year, for Christmas Eve, instead of cod, we'll have anchovies." The comment, made jokingly among the staff at the A Coruña fish market, refers to the anomaly the purse seine sector is experiencing this year, unloading tons of anchovies at a time of year, late October, when it's unusual for the species to be present in the fishing grounds. And even less so in such quantities.
The schools of Engraulis encrasicolus are not only providing a bounty for the Galician purse seine fleet. Basque and Cantabrian fishing vessels have traveled to the area
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
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Review urges Chile-style controls and stronger heatwave planning.
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The 28-page “economic snapshot” of the area was produced by the Atlantic Economic Council, an independent, non-profit economic and policy research organisation. The snapshot was commissioned by the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and Mining NL.
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The presence of Chinese vessels off the Chilean coast has increased considerably since 2025. While only 8 vessels were recorded in 2024, the number has already reached 117 this year. This has alarmed the artisanal fishing sector, which views the presence of the Chinese fleet, especially squid fishing vessels, with concern.
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Extensive presence of Norwegian companies at India Maritime Week 2025
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"This year, for Christmas Eve, instead of cod, we'll have anchovies." The comment, made jokingly among the staff at the A Coruña fish market, refers to the anomaly the purse seine sector is experiencing this year, unloading tons of anchovies at a time of year, late October, when it's unusual for the species to be present in the fishing grounds. And even less so in such quantities.
