The African nation identifies the expiration of the protocol as the "primary source of uncertainty" regarding fisheries-related revenue; nonetheless, it projects a 1% increase in such income, reaching 224 million.

The Mauritanian government expects to boost revenue from the fisheries sector by nearly 29% compared to 2025, though the impending expiration of the fisheries protocol with the European Union casts doubt on whether these budgetary targets can be met. The current fisheries protocol between Mauritania and the European Union stands as one of the most significant international agreements for the EU fishing fleet.

The agreement authorizes European vessels to operate in Mauritanian waters and catch various species—including small pelagics, tuna, crustaceans, and demersal species—with an annual catch limit of up to 280,050 tonnes.

Author: Jorge Garnelo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here

U.K. seafood brand Young’s is adding to its Gastro range of products, capitalizing on the nation’s growing acceptance of and preference for basa, also referred to as pangasius.

According to Sofina Foods Europe Seafood Marketing Director Kevin Sinfield, Young's was the first major brand to introduce basa to U.K. consumers back in 2008, and now, the fish has become the seventh most consumed species in the country.

Young’s Gastro range, now worth GBP 69.5 million (USD 93.5 million, EUR 83.3 million), has prominently featured basa for many years. 

Author: Christine Blank / SeafoodSource |  Read the full article here

New regulations on nets and selective fishing gear are set to be introduced in UK and EU waters to protect stocks.

The changes have been made through fishing licence conditions after the UK and EU reached an agreement on a package of technical fisheries measures aimed at rebuilding depleted stocks in the Celtic Sea, English Channel and Irish Sea.

At the heart of the agreement is a requirement for fishermen to use larger mesh sizes and more selective fishing gear.

The licence conditions were brought in on 1 November and come into force from 26 November.

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BioMar Ecuador has inaugurated the first phase of its production expansion project, strengthening its manufacturing capacity to support the growing demand for shrimp feed in Ecuador.

The inauguration took place on October 29 and marks another step in BioMar's continued investment in the Ecuadorian aquaculture industry, the company said in a press release.The inauguration follows BioMar’s announcement earlier this year of plans to increase production capacity at its Ecuadorian facility from 300,000 to 410,000 tonnes during 2026

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The EU faces crucial negotiations to prevent disruption to fisheries cooperation.

Brussels will seek a last-minute agreement with Mauritania on Monday, November 9, aiming to preserve the fisheries partnership and maintain European fleet access to Mauritanian waters.

Jorge Garnelo / Lara Graña / https://www.farodevigo.es/mar

AKVA group, the world’s largest supplier of technology equipment and services to the global aquaculture industry, became a Japanese business today.

AKVA said in an Oslo Stock Exchange announcement today that that the Japanese industrial group Yanmar has acquired just over 92% of the outstanding shares in the Norwegian company, in a deal worth £466 million. This is more than the 90% required as a condition for compulsory redemption of the remaining shareholders.Yanmar said that it plans to carry out such a forced redemption, securing 100% of the shares in the business.

Author: Vince McDonagh /Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Japanese seafood group Nissui has reported a slower-than-expected recovery at its recently acquired Chilean salmon business, as disease and poor growing conditions push up costs.

The company, which bought Chilean producer Pesquera Yadran for $133 million in January, said fish disease and low oxygen levels had caused higher mortality and slower growth at some farms.

The problems have reduced profits from Nissui's South American salmon operations, although the company expects conditions to improve before the end of the year.

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The Peruvian Marine Research Institute (IMARPE), an agency attached to the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), is conducting the Jumbo Flying Squid (Dosidicus gigas) Research Cruise aboard the RV Humboldt from November 4 through December 15, 2026. The scientific campaign is assessing the distribution, relative abundance, and biological status of the resource in the context of the 2026-2027 El Niño event.

The expedition covers the coastline from Ilo to Paita, between 20 and 300 nautical miles offshore, operating up to the outer limit in coordination with the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO).

Using acoustic methods and fishing gear, specialists in biology, oceanography, and acoustics are analyzing size structures and the species' response to thermal variations and water masses. As Peru's second-largest hydrobiological resource and a pillar of the artisanal fleet and direct human consumption, the collected data will support catch projections and fishery management measures for 2027.