Old fish farming nets repurposed to protect frontline infrastructure in Ukraine.
Old salmon farming nets from Norway are being repurposed into camouflage nets for use in Ukraine, according to a report by Norwegian public broadcaster NRK.
Although Norwegian regulations require used aquaculture nets to be recycled domestically, some companies are sending discarded gear to Ukraine, where it is converted into protective coverings for trenches, tanks and infrastructure.
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Scottish fish farm sites that are no longer suitable for salmon farming could have a second life as halibut farms, aquaculture veteran Alastair Barge believes.
Barge has spent years running Otter Ferry Seafish, which is situated on the eastern shore on Loch Fyne and is one of just a handful of companies in the world producing halibut juveniles.
The fish are being produced for Otter Ferry Seafish’s new owner Amar Seafoods and are being shipped to its grow-out facilities in Norway and Atlantic Canada.
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Opagac tuna fishermen say that environmental demands have driven the fleet out of the fishing ground, where Asian-owned vessels registered in African countries operate.
The Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (Opagac) considers the Atlantic lost to the European fleet. In a meeting with journalists, the organization's managing director, Julio Morón, stated that "it is only a matter of time" before European supermarkets stop offering Atlantic tuna caught by European vessels and sell only tuna from Asian fleets.
The explanation lies in the "expulsion" of the EU fleet in recent years, as a result of regulatory pressure on Europeans and, at the same time, the lack of effective control over compliance with management measures by Asian-owned fleets, but registered in African countries such as Ghana, Senegal, or Guinea.
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The NGO Again Criticizes the Permission of "Destructive Fishing" in Protected Areas
Just days before the opening of the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, taking place from June 9 to 13, Oceana is intensifying its campaign against trawling in marine protected areas. After launching a petition drive in the United Kingdom, the organization is now targeting the summit's host country and denouncing the high fishing pressure in terms of trawling to which some of France's most "emblematic" MPAs are subjected: 17,000 hours of "destructive fishing" by 100 fishing vessels, 70% French and the rest from other EU states—including Spain—according to the NGO's estimates based on data from Global Fishing Watch.
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Chile is the world's second-largest exporter of farmed salmon, and the biggest supplier to the US. In the south of the country a dispute continues over the large number of salmon farms that are located in supposedly protected areas.
The port city of Puerto Montt, more than 1,000km (600 miles) south of Chile's capital Santiago, is at the heart of the country's farmed Atlantic salmon industry.
At a processing facility on the outskirts of town workers kitted out in white suits, hairnets, facemasks, and blue plastic gloves and boots prepare fresh and smoked salmon for export to the US and Japan.
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Rancho Dominguez, California, U.S.A.-based seafood wholesaler Santa Monica Seafood has voluntarily recalled its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing product because it may contain undeclared soy.
The 16-ounce value-added salmon was distributed to Aldi grocery stores in the U.S. states of California, Nevada, and Arizona, but no illnesses have been reported to date, according to the distributor and processor.
The Aldi brand package labels have a “Use or Freeze By” date of 2 June 2025.
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Mussel production in Scotland reached its highest ever level in 2024, but Pacific oysters saw a significant decline, according to figures compiled by the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2024, published today, shows that table production tonnage of common mussel increased by 13% from 10,311 tonnes in 2023 to 11,690 tonnes in 2024. This is the highest level of common mussel production ever recorded in Scotland.
During 2024, 2.4 million Pacific oyster shells were produced for the table market, a decrease of 38% from the 2023 total.
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STAVANGER – Skretting, a global leader in aquaculture feed, has announced the appointment of Jorge Díaz as its new Sustainability & Communications Director. Díaz, who previously served as Sustainability Director for Skretting, will now join the company's global Skretting Leadership Team.
This strategic move reflects a renewed emphasis on integrating Skretting's sustainability goals directly with customer needs and core business priorities. The company aims to achieve these objectives through structured and effective communication to all stakeholders.
"Innovation with impact, customer intimacy, and sustainability are strategic priorities in our business,"said Bastiaan van Tilburg, CEO of Skretting(Left)."This new role will allow us to respond to market developments faster, drive key initiatives that are aligned across our business, and communicate on our sustainability progress in one clear, strong voice. It also demonstrates our commitment to improving transparency on the environmental and social impacts of our operations."
“In today’s fast-changing landscape, increased collaboration and long-term thinking are more important than ever to deliver on our sustainability ambitions. I look forward to uniting the sustainability and communications functions across Skretting, and to strengthening our engagement with customers and other stakeholders to co-create change without compromising on our social and environmental responsibilities,” says Jorge Díaz (right).
SHANGHAI – China and Japan held a vital Fisheries Cooperation Dialogue in Shanghai on May 26, bringing together officials from both nations to enhance collaborative efforts in sustainable fisheries management. The meeting, co-chaired by representatives from China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, focused on critical issues concerning East China Sea resources.
The two sides exchanged updates on their respective fisheries development and management strategies. China highlighted its recent achievements in promoting green aquaculture, strengthening offshore and distant-water fisheries management, conserving aquatic biological resources, and combating illegal fishing. Japan, in turn, detailed revisions to its fishery resource assessment and management system and shared results from its assessment of East China Sea surface fish, including mackerel.
Discussions also covered other shared concerns, notably the strengthened conservation and management of eel resources. During the dialogue, delegates visited the East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute and the Shanghai Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center, gaining insights into resource surveys and efforts to conserve species like the Chinese sturgeon.
Both nations affirmed their strong foundation and broad potential for fisheries cooperation.
Camanchaca reported its consolidated financial statements for the first three months of 2025, reflecting a slight increase in revenue to US$218 million. The increase in the Fishing Division was highlighted by higher sales of frozen horse mackerel, offsetting a 7% decrease in the Salmon Division.
EBITDA as of March was US$41.9 million, US$18.7 million higher than the same period in 2024, with contributions from Fishing and Salmon of US$21 million each, 17% higher in Fishing and four times higher in Salmon.
As of March 2025, the accumulated profit after taxes was US$12.5 million, almost double the profit recorded in 1Q24 (US$6.4 million).
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UKRAINE
Old fish farming nets repurposed to protect frontline infrastructure in Ukraine.
UNITED KINGDOM
Scottish fish farm sites that are no longer suitable for salmon farming could have a second life as halibut farms, aquaculture veteran Alastair Barge believes.
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The Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (Opagac) considers the Atlantic lost to the European fleet. In a meeting with journalists, the organization's managing director, Julio Morón, stated that "it is only a matter of time" before European supermarkets stop offering Atlantic tuna caught by European vessels and sell only tuna from Asian fleets.
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CHILE
Chile is the world's second-largest exporter of farmed salmon, and the biggest supplier to the US. In the south of the country a dispute continues over the large number of salmon farms that are located in supposedly protected areas.
UNITED STATES
Rancho Dominguez, California, U.S.A.-based seafood wholesaler 
Mussel production in Scotland reached its highest ever level in 2024, but Pacific oysters saw a significant decline, according to figures compiled by the Scottish Government. 
NORWAY
This strategic move reflects a renewed emphasis on integrating Skretting's sustainability goals directly with customer needs and core business priorities. The company aims to achieve these objectives through structured and effective communication to all stakeholders.
CHINA
Camanchaca
