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BioMar launches SmartCare Defence to protect seabass during bacterial outbreaks

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Monday, February 23, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

New functional feed reduces mortality in Mediterranean farms and supports fish health during high-risk seasons BioMar has introduced SmartCare Defence, a new functional feed developed to strengthen European seabass during periods of heightened bacterial risk in Mediterranean aquaculture. The product targets one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: seasonal bacterial outbreaks that continue to impact survival rates and farm profitability. Bacterial diseases remain a leading constraint in seabass production. Despite advances in vaccination, pathogens from the genera Photobacterium, Vibrio, and Aeromonas still cause significant on-farm losses. At the same time, producers are reducing reliance on medicated feeds, creating demand for nutritional strategies that enhance the fish’s natural defence mechanisms. Developed over more th... FULL STORY

Japan Thin-Film Oxygenation Technology Promises Major Gains for Aquaculture Feb 23, 00:10 Founder Mr. Tetsuhiko Fujisato leads global patent expansion as system boosts dissolved oxygen efficiency with... FULL STORY		Spain Opmega analyzes mussel mortality in the Ría de Arousa following the consecutive storms of recent weeks Feb 23, 00:10 The organization is gathering data from its members and will request a meeting with the Consellería do ... FULL STORY

United Kingdom Unseen and unaccountable: EJF investigation exposes governance failures in the South East Pacific squid fishery Feb 20, 09:00 New report warns of ecological collapse and human rights abuses as Chinese distant-water fleet expands uncheck... FULL STORY		Spain Norwegian Shellfish Initiative Launched in Spain Feb 20, 08:00 Madrid Event Marks Strategic Push Into One of Europe’s Largest Shellfish Markets MADRID — No... FULL STORY

France
Mackerel Crisis: French Fishing Industry Demands Urgent Political Action
Feb 23, 05:00
Fivefold quota cut between 2024 and 2026 threatens over 1,300 vessels and coastal communities from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Saint-Jean-de-Luz PARIS &mdash... FULL STORY

Argentina
Argentine Shrimp: Rawson Season Surpasses 72,000 Tons
Feb 23, 00:10
At 100 days since the start of the season in Chubut, catches of Pleoticus muelleri show a positive balance, according to PescaChubut ... FULL STORY

China
Chinese Scientists Decode Complete Genome of Nationally Protected Red-Tailed Catfish
Feb 23, 00:10
Breakthrough chromosome-level assembly provides critical support for conservation and ecological restoration in the Yuanjiang–Red River Basin T... FULL STORY

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	Innovafeed’s Environmental Data Validated by Global Feed LCA Institute

Russian Federation Feb 20, 02:00 (GMT + 9):
	Russian Fishing Industry Posts Mixed Results in 2025 as Exports Surge and Regulatory Risks Loom

Iceland Feb 20, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Capelin Surveys Completed Off Northwest Iceland

Worldwide Feb 20, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Invisible and Unaccountable: The Growing Threat of China's Giant Squid Fleet in the South Pacific

Argentina Feb 20, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Uncertain situation of Argentina’s fleet and processing plants

China Feb 20, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Chinese Authorities Clarify Their Position Regarding Their Squid Fleet and the Complaints They Receive

United Kingdom Feb 20, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - ASC Welcomes Iceland Foods’ Expanding Certified Seafood Range as Retailers Prove Responsible Choices Can Be Affordable

Ecuador Feb 20, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| MundoAcuicola: Ecuador's Non-Oil Exports Break Record Driven by Shrimp

United States Feb 20, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| SeafoodSource: Seafood Expo North America back in Boston for 44th edition of North America’s largest seafood trade event

United Kingdom Feb 20, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
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