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Monday, November 20, 2023
85% of global tuna catches come from stocks at healthy levels and the status of stocks has not changed since the March 2023 report
The stability of the stock status underlines the importance of rigorous scientific monitoring to support decision-making.
Of the total commercial catches of tuna worldwide, 85% come from stocks with "healthy" levels of abundance, according to the latest report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) on the status of stocks.
Peruvian researcher embarks on the scientific vessel Abate Molina
A Peruvian researcher, Gustavo Cuadros, joined a Chilean team on board the scientific vessel Abate Molina to assess anchovy populations in the South Pacific. This initiative is part of a larger project, called "Humboldt II," which seeks to standardize methods for assessing anchovy biomass in the region.
Key highlights include:
Binational collaboration: Chile and Peru are working together to sustainably study and manage a shared marine resource of great economic importance.
Hydroacoustic assessment: Scientists use specialized equipment to estimate the number of fish in a given area.
Standardization of methods: The goal is to establish common protocols for assessing anchovy, which will allow for more accurate and reliable data.
Sustainable management: This collaboration seeks to ensure responsible fishing and long-term conservation of anchovy.
In summary, this project represents an important step towards a more sustainable management of marine resources in the region, benefiting both Chile and Peru.
Spain is positioned as a leader in aquaculture at a European level. The Director General of Fisheries Management and Aquaculture, Aurora de Blas, highlighted the importance of this activity for the Spanish economy, generating employment and contributing to food security.
Commitment to sustainability: Spain has presented a strategy to develop more sustainable and competitive aquaculture, with the aim of streamlining procedures, improving resilience to climate change and promoting social acceptance.
Benefits for coastal communities: Aquaculture is presented as an economic engine for coastal and rural areas, generating employment opportunities and supporting circular economies.
Innovation and future: The importance of technology and innovation for the growth of the sector is highlighted, as well as the potential of oceanic aquaculture and shellfish farming.
International collaboration: Spain actively participates in international forums such as the Regional Aquaculture Conference, seeking to advance the sustainability of this activity in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
In short, Spain is committed to the development of sustainable, innovative aquaculture that generates economic and social benefits.
By the end of November 2024, South Korea had imported 29,220 tons of frozen mackerel, reflecting a significant 20% decline compared to the 36,420 tons imported during the same period in 2023. Despite this drop in volume, domestic distribution prices have remained stable, hovering in the high KRW 90,000 range. The average import unit price for frozen mackerel through November 2024 was recorded at USD 2.30 per kilogram.
Import Volumes and Unit Prices by Country
Norway:
26,624 tons (91.12% of total imports)
Average price: USD 2.31/kg
China:
1,441 tons (4.93% of total imports)
Average price: USD 2.32/kg
Netherlands:
848 tons (2.9% of total imports)
Average price: USD 2.16/kg
The upward trend in Norwegian frozen mackerel prices is expected to continue, driven by stable demand and reduced import volumes.
Transportes clarifies that 200,000 euros for the spill itself and another 50,000 for not reporting the incident.
The General Directorate of the Merchant Navy has imposed a fine of 250,000 euros on the fishing vessel Marshal Krylov, with a Cameroon flag, for the spill of about 200 liters of fuel into the sea that took place in November 2023.
This was reported this Wednesday by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
In addition, the resolution also establishes that offenders will have to pay the Maritime Rescue and Safety Society (Sasemar) the expenses incurred by the work of cleaning the contaminated waters.
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For a year and a half, technicians from the Skorpios shipyards worked to transform the general cargo ship Michalis into a vessel specialized in transporting fuel to aquaculture farms, located in the regions of Los Lagos and Aysén. This project was made possible thanks to a strategic alliance between the companies Copec and Transmarko that has been in place for more than two decades.
The vessel, 24 meters long and 7 meters wide, was inaugurated in a ceremony held at the port of the Skorpios companies, next to the traditional tourist boats.
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NTT Com launches land-based aquaculture subsidiary to boost sustainability and rural development.
Japanese telecommunications giant NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), part of the Docomo Group, has announced the establishment of NTT Aqua Co., Ltd., a subsidiary dedicated to land-based recirculating aquaculture systems. Operations commenced on December 2, 2024, with the subsidiary aiming to lower entry barriers for aquaculture, revitalize rural areas, and enhance Japan’s food security.
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The cause of the sinking of the salmon farm workboat Julie Anne in the summer has been revealed for the first time by owner Scottish Sea Farms.
The 15-metre vessel sank at its mooring at Fiunary on the morning of July 4. No one was aboard the vessel.
SSF health and safety chief Gerry McCormick said a combination of “unfortunate events” led to the sinking. One of the vessel's padeyes – attachment points welded to the hull for the chains that keep tyre fenders attached to the side of the boat – broke and made a hole in the hull.
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The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has unveiled a new platform designed to provide comprehensive assurance and traceability solutions.
Developed in collaboration with Wholechain, Prism combines audit and traceability data into a single source, offering enhanced monitoring capabilities for seafood suppliers.
Prism connects suppliers’ traceability platforms, specifically those capable of Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) or GS1-Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS).
The coelacanth, a prehistoric fish once thought to be extinct, was rediscovered in 1938.
This ancient species, dating back 400 million years, has survived largely unchanged. Its unique features, such as its limb-like fins and slow metabolism, have fascinated scientists. The discovery of two distinct species, the Western Indian Ocean coelacanth and the Indonesian coelacanth, further highlights the diversity of this remarkable creature. The coelacanth's survival serves as a testament to the resilience of life and the mysteries that still exist in our oceans.
After the initial discovery in South Africa, another specimen surfaced 15 years later near the Comoro Islands. Further sightings in Indonesia during the 1990s led to the identification of two distinct species:
Western Indian Ocean coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae)
Indonesian coelacanth (Latimeria menadoensis)
Scientists attribute its survival to:
Stable habitats in deep-sea caves.
Unique physiological traits that support navigation in complex environments.
A slow metabolism that sustains life even when food is scarce.
The coelacanth reminds us that the natural world holds mysteries waiting to be discovered, inspiring awe and respect for life’s enduring adaptability.
Participating in the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FAA) Operation Island Chief in August, PSS H.I. Remeliik II destroyed 18 illegal Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs) and conducted a number of boardings resulting in seizures of fishing equipment.
The PSS H.I. Remeliik II, a patrol boat supported by Australia, has been actively combating illegal fishing in Palau's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It has participated in regional operations, destroying illegal fishing devices and conducting boardings. Additionally, the vessel has provided essential services to remote communities, including delivering supplies and conducting medical evacuations. These efforts contribute to protecting marine resources, ensuring food security, and maintaining regional stability.
Another patrol in October saw PSS H.I. Remeliik II and crew destroy a further 26 illegal FADs. IUU fishing contributes to global overfishing, threatens marine ecosystems, puts food security and regional stability at risk, and is linked to major human rights violations and even organized crime
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The General Directorate of the Merchant Navy has imposed a fine of 250,000 euros on the fishing vessel Marshal Krylov, with a Cameroon flag, for the spill of about 200 liters of fuel into the sea that took place in November 2023.
For a year and a half, technicians from the Skorpios shipyards worked to transform the general cargo ship Michalis into a vessel specialized in transporting fuel to aquaculture farms, located in the regions of Los Lagos and Aysén. This project was made possible thanks to a strategic alliance between the companies Copec and Transmarko that has been in place for more than two decades.
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The 15-metre vessel sank at its mooring at Fiunary on the morning of July 4. No one was aboard the vessel.
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