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Other Media | La Voz de Galicia: Violations detected in one in ten European Fisheries Control Agency inspections

SPAIN
Thursday, May 01, 2025

Surveillance once again focuses on the Mediterranean Sea
 
Based in Vigo, the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has just released an activity report revealing that in 2024 it detected suspected violations in one in ten inspections at sea or on land. Coordinating and cooperating with EU members and other countries, it closed the year with 45,734, almost 2% more than in 2023. It identified "at least one" suspected violation of the rules in 4,823, 14% more than the previous year.
 
Source: La Voz de Galicia l Read the full article here

Other Media | SalmonBusiness: China sends massive salmon farming ship to sea in bid to cut imports

CHINA
Thursday, May 01, 2025

China launches world’s first salmon farming vessel. Its mission? to boldly farm where no salmon has been farmed before.

The world’s first industrial salmon farming vessel, Su Hai No. 1, departed from the Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou on Tuesday for its maiden sea trial, heading 60 nautical miles into the South China Sea.

The 249.8-metre vessel—designed by the Fisheries Machinery and Instrument Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences—was built at a cost of nearly RMB 600 million ($82.4 million).

Author: Matthew Wilcox / SalmonBusiness l  Read the full article here

 


Other Media | fishfarmingexpert: Loch Duart unveils its own-brand smoked salmon

UNITED KINGDOM
Thursday, May 01, 2025

Scotland fish farmer Loch Duart has launched its own smoked salmon products, Signature Smoke and Double Smoked.

Loch Duart says the Signature Smoke is traditionally cured and smoked over oak shavings providing a subtle smokiness that pairs perfectly with the rich, savoury taste of the salmon for a more delicate flavour.

It adds that the Double Smoked salmon is smoked over oak and then whisky cask shavings, creating a robust, full-bodied smoky flavour.

Source: fishfarmingexpert l  Read the full article here

 


Other Media | SeafoodSource: US logistics industry warns Trump tariffs already causing trade complications

UNITED STATES
Thursday, May 01, 2025

The U.S. shipping and logistics industry is beginning to feel the effect of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese imports, and experts are warning U.S. consumers that they will soon start to see changes themselves. 

Investors Observer, a investment trade publication, analyzed the U.S. states that are most and least reliant on Chinese imports in order predict the economic fallout of tariffs. 

Unsurprisingly, the publication said that the nation’s two busiest ports, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, both in California, were likely to suffer from a drop in Chinese imports, since 25 percent of the state’s total imports – equivalent to 12 percent of the state’s GDP – come from China. 

Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource l  Read the full article here

 


IN BRIEF - EU pledges over €300 million in ocean conservation efforts at Our Ocean Conference in Busan

SOUTH KOREA
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

At Our Ocean Conference in Busan, in the Republic of Korea, the European Union announced €301,485,000 in EU funding to support actions in the fields of the sustainable blue economy, marine pollution, marine protected areas, digital oceans, sustainable fisheries, and ocean and climate change.

This year's conference, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will showcase the accomplishments, and best practices stemming from the voluntary commitments made by the global ocean community over the past decade. Under the umbrella of 'Digital Oceans', the conference will convene to explore the intersection of technology and ocean conservation, with a focus on the above six critical areas.

EU commitments for a safe, secure, clean, healthy and sustainably managed ocean

The European Union is committed to the following actions:


IN BRIEF - National Fisheries Institute Statement on Senate Markup of the FISH Act

UNITED STATES
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Reston, VA – We are pleased to see Senator Sullivan and his colleagues making progress on a responsible effort to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

We strongly support the FISH Act legislation that works to actively address IUU concerns unlike the current Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) that NOAA itself has concluded, “does not prevent or stop IUU fish and fish products from entering U.S. commerce.”

Lisa Wallenda Picard

President & CEO

NFI - National Fisheries Institute


IN BRIEF - Russian Fisheries Overview - 2025

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

According to the industry monitoring system of the Federal Agency for Fisheries (Federal Service for Fisheries and Oceanography, FSMS), the total Russian catch of aquatic bioresources since the beginning of 2025 has reached 1.775 million tons.

The following provides a basin-by-basin breakdown:

Far Eastern Basin: 1,440.7 thousand tons

  • Pollock: 1,060.6 thousand tons
  • Cod: 48.7 thousand tons
  • Pacific Herring: 239.4 thousand tons

Northern Basin: 114.2 thousand tons

  • Cod: 72.4 thousand tons
  • Haddock: 20.5 thousand tons (+0.6 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2024)

Western Basin: 34.4 thousand tons

  • Sprat (Kilka): 23.2 thousand tons (+0.6 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2024)
  • Baltic Herring (Sprat): 10.1 thousand tons

Azov-Black Sea Basin: 15.4 thousand tons (+32.1% compared to the same period in 2024)

  • Anchovy: 12.6 thousand tons (+3.4 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2024)

Volga-Caspian Basin: 29.5 thousand tons (+0.9% compared to the same period in 2024)

  • Sprat: 21.3 thousand tons (+1.4 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2024)
  • Other Common Fish Species: 4.1 thousand tons

In the exclusive economic zones of foreign states, conventional fishing areas, and the open part of the World Ocean, the Russian fleet harvested 134.3 thousand tons (+30.1 thousand tons or 28.9% compared to the corresponding period in 2024).


Other Media | Fish Farmer: Algal bloom hits leading farmer in northern Norway

NORWAY
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Salmon farmer Nordlaks has been hit by an unexpected algal bloom attack in the north of Norway, causing mortalities.

The company has gone on full alert to try to contain any impact from the bloom, which represents a serious menace for its stock of fish.

CEO Eirik Welde said the outbreak was discovered after the fish had shown reduced appetite before the weekend, and on Saturday dead fish were found.

Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish farmer l Read the full article here

 


IN BRIEF - Norwegian Pelagic Fishing Activity Week 17

NORWAY
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Low activity and long towing times characterize the blue whiting fishery, while fresh mackerel catches remain minimal in Vestland.

This past week has been characterized by limited activity and extended towing durations on the blue whiting fishing grounds.

Due to the generally low level of activity across the fishing areas, this week's fisheries report will be concise.

Blue Whiting:

The Faroe Zone experienced a relatively quiet week. A total of 11,030 tonnes were reported by four vessels (two Norwegian and two foreign), while one additional vessel fished for blue whiting along "the Edge" (likely the continental shelf). The fishing operations were marked by prolonged towing times, and we anticipate continued low activity in this fishery in the coming week.

Mackerel:

The fresh mackerel fishery in Vestland saw minimal activity, with just under 7 tonnes caught by seven vessels. The size of the mackerel ranged from 300 to 600 grams, indicating a good average size for the landed fish.

Source: Norges Sildesalgslag


IN BRIEF - Royal Greenland Honored in Exclusive Tokyo Meeting with King Frederik X

JAPAN
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

King Frederik X, during a Danish business delegation in Tokyo, personally met with Royal Greenland, a key Greenland representative at a major international event.

The exclusive meeting at the Danish Embassy highlighted Greenland and its people. The King expressed deep interest in Greenland and appreciation for Royal Greenland's national role.

Royal Greenland shared its enduring ties with Japan, emphasizing Greenlandic fishers' pride in supplying high-quality seafood with ocean respect. Robert-Jan Treebus, EVP Sales, noted the King's genuine interest and warmth.

Later, Royal Greenland joined a sustainability seminar opened by His Majesty, focusing on the Arctic and the ocean's global role.


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