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The Illex Squid and the 200-Mile Myopia: Toward a Holistic and Sovereign Approach in the South Atlantic

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Japan Market Tuna Statistics and Household Spending: Domestic Consumption Recedes Amid Upsurge in Restaurant Spending

JAPAN
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Imports of fresh and frozen seafood products increase in value during the first four months of 2026, while family purchases show a downward trend TOKYO — The latest data issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, corresponding to the month of April 2026, reveal a significant transformation in commercial dynamics. While the global volume of total fish and seafood imports experienced a slight downward adjustment, the commercial value of key species such as tuna (Thunnus) registered an increase, driven by a clear redistribution of consumer spending toward the catering sector and dining out. Household tuna and sushi spending, 2024 monthly figures visible in the source (yen, grams, yen/100g) Click on the image to enlarge it According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, genera... FULL STORY

Thailand Global Success at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026: The Epicenter for Sourcing and Food Diversification Jun 9, 05:00 The largest edition in the event's history gathers more than 94,000 trade visitors from 148 countries, consoli... FULL STORY		Norway Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 23 Jun 9, 05:00 Strong Performance in North Sea Herring Fishery Across Norwegian Zone Diverse catch sizes benefit both the fi... FULL STORY

Russian Federation Russia Launches National Strategy to Boost Domestic Seafood Consumption Jun 9, 00:10 Key Fishing Regions and State Agencies Sign Strategic Agreement at SPIEF to Transform Dietary Habits and Meet ... FULL STORY		United Kingdom Many Misunderstand Ocean Basics with Nearly One in Five Unaware of Its Size Jun 9, 00:10 LONDON — A large portion of the global population lacks fundamental knowledge about marine ecosystems. A... FULL STORY

China
Advanced Aquaculture Model Expands Litopenaeus vannamei Production in China's Saline-Alkali Lands Through High-Efficiency Intensive Farming
Jun 10, 00:10
"135" Technology Increases Litopenaeus vannamei Yield to 5,500 Jin Per Mu, Delivering Net Profits Exceeding 30,000 Yuan Per Mu BINZHOU &mda... FULL STORY

South Africa
From Isolation to Empowerment: How South Africa’s Small-Scale Fishers Are Rewriting the Rules of the Coast
Jun 10, 00:10
Supported by WWF, a community-led fishing forum on the South Coast is turning local cooperatives into formalized, compliant, and thriving enterprises.... FULL STORY

European Union
EU Shark Fin Exports Experienced Sharp Decline in 2025
Jun 10, 00:10
Tighter CITES Regulations and Post-Pandemic Market Normalization Halt Outbound Trade to Asian Markets Shark fin exports from the European Union to no... FULL STORY

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	IN BRIEF - Miyagi farmed coho salmon market prices, Ishinomaki Fish Market (yen/kg, tax excluded)

Japan Jun 9, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Salmon April Household Expenditure \| Miyagi market auctions for farmed silver/coho salmon

Argentina Jun 9, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Opinion Article \| Echoes of the Sea of Japan: How Geopolitical Standoff and '200-Mile Myopia' Threaten the Argentine Illex Squid

European Union Jun 9, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| EuropaAzul: EU and Seychelles Renew Fishing Partnership with Strategic Protocol for Indian Ocean Tuna

Chile Jun 9, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| aqua.cl: Aquaculture Projects Advance in May Amid Record Environmental Investment

South Korea Jun 9, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Focus: South Korea’s tuna fisheries demonstrating what’s possible

Norway Jun 9, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| SalmonBusiness: Salmon Spot Price: Down

Thailand Jun 9, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| SeafoodSource: Thailand plans challenge to Malaysia’s shrimp ban via WTO and ASEAN

Spain Jun 9, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - World Oceans Day: Two out of three Spaniards are aware that there is more overfishing today than 50 years ago

Norway Jun 8, 02:00 (GMT + 9):
	Norwegian Crabs Face Declines While Coldwater Prawn Hits Historic Record

China Jun 8, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Tilapia Prices Stabilize, Boosting Optimism Across the Global Aquaculture Sector

Japan Jun 8, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Price floor stabilizes for miyagi coho salmon despite lower harvest volumes

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