A four-member delegation from India’s Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery (CICEF) recently conducted a five-day visit to Sri Lanka to study the proposed development of the Point Pedro fishery harbour in the Northern Province. The team, representing the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, was in the country from September 8 to 12, 2025.

Other media | MundoAcuicola: Supreme Court upholds multimillion-dollar fine against Caleta Bay for trout overproduction

CHILE Friday, September 12, 2025 The Supreme Court upheld a fine of nearly $70 million against the company Caleta Bay, after proving that in 2016 it produced more rainbow trout than authorized in its cages in the Reloncaví estuary, in Cochamó, Los Lagos Region.   During that year, the company was permitted to harvest one million fish, but official records showed inconsistencies. While it reported 794,000 fish in the aquaculture inspection system, it declared 809,000 in a sworn declaration to the Undersecretariat of Fisheries. This difference of more than 15,000 fish was compounded by the omission of 50,547 fish that were not reported as output   Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here

Other Media | EuropaAzul: Peru Advances Giant Squid Fishing Quota and Creates National Technical Committee

PERU Friday, September 12, 2025 The Ministry of Production Releases 42,432 Tons to Ensure the Continuity of Small-Scale Fishing and Announces New Control and Oversight Measures.   The Ministry of Production (Produce) announced the advancement of the harvest of 42,432 tons of giant squid (pota), corresponding to the second phase of the expanded annual quota for this strategic resource. The measure seeks to guarantee the continuity of artisanal fishing activity and preserve the sustainability of the production chain, after the first phase of the catch was exhausted ahead of schedule.   Source: EuropaAzul | Read the full article here

Other Media | Fish Farmer: Long hot summer is too much for Arctic char farmer

NORWAY Friday, September 12, 2025 Norway’s only land-based Arctic char producer declared bankruptcy last week, hit by a combination of financing difficulties and the impact of warming temperatures. Blåfjell, based in Lierne, Trøndelag, recorded a pre-tax loss of NOK 10.5 million (£782,000) in 2024 and was struggling to find investors to tide the company over. The last straw appears to be Norway’s long, hot summer this year which took its toll on both fish and equipment at the company. Char, a relative of Atlantic salmon, thrives best in cooler conditions. Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Other Media | Fish Focus: Get ready for Indo Fisheries 2026

INDONESIA Friday, September 12, 2025 PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo), a leading trade exhibition organiser in Indonesia, will be promoting Indo Fisheries 2026 Expo & Forum at the Seafood Expo Asia 2025, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.  This visit marks a strategic step to attract international exhibitors and visitors ahead of the main exhibition in Indonesia. The 16th edition of Indo Fisheries Expo & Forum, a comprehensive exhibition and forum on fisheries and aquaculture technology—including farming, feed, seeds, health, cold storage, and food processing—will be held alongside Indo Livestock, Indo Feed, Indo Dairy, Indo Agrotech, and Indo Vet 2026 Expo & Forum on 16 – 18 June 2026 at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE), PIK 2, Tangerang, Indonesia. Source: Fish Focus | Read the full article here

IN BRIEF - Royal Greenland announces leadership change in Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd and strengthens commitment to New-foundland

GREENLAND Thursday, September 11, 2025 As part of Royal Greenland’s strategy, Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd will be fully integrated into the Royal Greenland Group. This integration will ensure closer alignment across the value chain and create syner-gies that strengthen profitability, benefit employees, and support the communities in which we operate. A new Head of Production will be recruited to oversee all production and raw material purchasing in New-foundland, reporting directly to the EVP, Group Production. Royal Greenland announces that Simon Jarding will leave his position as Managing Director of Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd with immediate effect. Joanne Gibbons, currently Managing Director of Royal Greenland North American sales, has been ap-pointed Interim Managing Director of Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd. Newfoundland remains a core part of Royal Greenland’s business. The company is fully committed to strengthening its operations and long-term presence in the region.

Other media | Faro de Vigo: Falklands creates a management plan for squid from the Galician fleet after three difficult years

FALKLAND ISLANDS Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Loligo season continues for now and is being closely monitored to ensure that the conservation biomass limit of 10,000 tons is not exceeded.   This is the latest message from the Falklands Department of Natural Resources regarding the Loligo squid fishery, led by a Galician fleet that has been fearing an early closure for days. The same unit that monitors the resource and has raised the alarm "after three difficult years." The department is currently working to understand what factors are causing this situation, they point out, noting that there is "a combination of factors" as possible culprits: sea temperatures, changes in ocean currents, natural variability of populations, increased fishing effort, and changes in ecosystem dynamics.    Author: Adrian Amoedo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here

Other Media | Industrias Pesqueras: The Port of Vigo Considers Leveraging Its Ro-Ro Connection with Liverpool to Transport Fresh Fish

SPAIN Thursday, September 11, 2025 A delegation from the Port of Vigo, led by the director of the Port Authority, Leandro Melgar; the president of the Shipowners' Cooperative, Javier Touza; the head of operations for the Suardiaz shipping company in Vigo, Antonio Rivas; and representatives of the Port Community and shipowners, began their mission to the United Kingdom with the aim of attracting new fishing traffic.   The Vigo delegation's first destination was Liverpool, where they held a productive meeting with officials from the Peel Ports business group, part of the Peel Ports Group, the second largest port operator in the United Kingdom, which manages key ports such as Liverpool, Clydeport (Glasgow, Greenock, Ardrossan, Hunterston), Dublin, Great Yarmouth, Heysham, London Medway, and Manchester, among others. Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here

Other Media | SeafoodSource: 2025 Seafood Expo Asia kicks off in Singapore 10 September

SINGAPORE Thursday, September 11, 2025 The 2025 edition of Seafood Expo Asia opened in Singapore 10 September, with exhibitors from 42 countries, 28 regional and national pavilions, and companies in attendance representing the seafood, processing equipment, and service sectors.Taking place from 10 to 12 September at Sands Expo Convention Center in Singapore The event’s tailored approach in connecting seafood professionals allows for more opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and industry advancement. Source: SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

Other Media | SalmonBusiness: Norwegian Seafood Council names new UK director

NORWAY Thursday, September 11, 2025 He takes over from Victoria Braathen. The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has appointed Bjørn-Erik Stabell as its new UK director. He succeeds Victoria Braathen, who led the Council’s UK marketing work for the past three years. Stabell has more than 20 years’ experience with the NSC, most recently as head of strategy and sustainability. He has also served as NSC director for Spain and as global marketing manager in Norway, following an earlier career with Procter & Gamble. Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here

Other Media | fishfarmingexpert: New push to net support for US aquaculture law

UNITED STATES Thursday, September 11, 2025 Aquaculture industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) is hosting a two-day “legislative fly-in” on Capitol Hill in Washington today and tomorrow, during which seafood industry leaders and allies will meet with members of Congress and staff to highlight the benefits of expanding fish farming into United States federal waters.Federal legislation that supports open ocean aquaculture provides the US a chance to prove that we can sustainably produce more seafood in our own ocean waters Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here

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