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Falkland Islands Permanently Close Second Loligo Squid Season Just Three Days After Reopening

FALKLAND ISLANDS
Friday, August 28, 2026, 15:00 (GMT + 9)

Critical low biomass and predator surge force Natural Resources Department to halt operations to safeguard long-term sustainability of key economic fishery. The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department announced the definitive closure order for the second Loligo squid (Doryteuthis gahi) fishing season due to concerning low biomass levels recorded in the area. The decision was executed just three days after the fleet resumed operations following a precautionary two-week pause. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) trawler's fleet According to the official statement released by the island government, the measure follows an exhaustive analysis of catch data obtained after the resumption and results from two days of exploratory fishing. The administration categorized the action as a precautionary intervention aimed at protecting the long-term sustainability of the resource. Furt... FULL STORY

Russian Federation Sustained Growth and Challenges in Russia's Fishing and Aquaculture Industry: Catches Exceed 3.2 Million Tonnes in 2026 Aug 28, 01:50 The Russian fishing sector registers an overall increase in extraction volume, deep processing, and aquacultur... FULL STORY		Norway Grieg Seafood Reports NOK 145 Million Loss (US$ 13.8 Million) and Modifies Financial Reporting Structure Aug 28, 00:10 The Norwegian salmon farming company closed the first half of 2026 with net losses, a sharp deterioration in o... FULL STORY

South Korea South Korea Releases Public Seafood Reserves as Heat Drives Up Squid Prices Aug 28, 00:10 The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries activates a contingency plan with 20,000 metric tons of reserves and disc... FULL STORY		China Soybean Meal and Fishmeal Prices Surge Over 300 Yuan as Feed Producers Adjust Rates Aug 28, 00:10 Key raw material costs increase by more than 300 yuan (US$ 41.78) per ton, prompting major livestock and poult... FULL STORY

Norway
New structure discovered in salmon lice could revolutionize parasite control
Aug 28, 06:00
Researcher Amritha Johny from Nofima identified the 'rostral spike', a key appendage in the infective stage of Lepeophtheirus salmonis. ÅS&nb... FULL STORY

Japan
Hokkaido Expands Marine Salmon Production While Testing Drones and Ultrasound Against Sea Lion Damage
Aug 28, 06:00
Salmon aquaculture in the Japanese prefecture achieves six consecutive years of growth, while authorities seek to mitigate millions in fishing gear lo... FULL STORY

Argentina
Argentine Fisheries Exports: Shrimp Drive a 19.4% Growth Through July While China Solidifies Its Historical Leadership
Aug 28, 03:00
External sales reached 1,438 million dollars in the first seven months of 2026, decisively driven by whole prawns and China maintaining its top positi... FULL STORY