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Norway’s King Crab Boom Defies Market Logic as Prices Climb to New Highs

NORWAY
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 06:10 (GMT + 9)

Rising female crab landings reshape supply dynamics, yet strong demand keeps prices elevated across key global markets The Norwegian king crab market delivered a surprising twist in week 15 of 2026 (April 6–12), as a sharp increase in supply failed to cool prices—instead pushing them to their highest levels of the year, according to Food World (Beijing). Latest figures show that landings of live female king crabs weighing 0.8–1.6 kg surged to 12,118 kg, up significantly from 7,104 kg the previous week and marking a seasonal peak. Despite this influx, the average price climbed to US$10.90 per kg (converted from NOK 117.97), underscoring unusually strong market absorption. FULL STORY

China U.S. Glut Chokes China’s Tilapia Pipeline, Slashing Fry Sales Across South China Apr 21, 00:10 Weak American demand and stubborn inventories ripple upstream, leaving hatcheries struggling and farmers hesit... FULL STORY		South Korea Russia Tightens Grip on South Korea’s Seafood Market as Frozen Fish Imports Surge Apr 21, 00:10 March trade data reveals sharp monthly growth, with Russia cementing its role as a top seafood supplier despit... FULL STORY

United States Scientists Urge Urgent Regional Pact to Protect Southwest Atlantic Fisheries Apr 21, 00:10 New international study warns that climate shifts, fragmented governance, and rising fishing pressures threate... FULL STORY		Argentina Opinion Article: Fishing in an Age of Barbarity Apr 20, 00:10 An Informe Técnico (Technical Report) is already circulating that violates the fishing law but seeks to... FULL STORY

Viet Nam
Vietnam’s Lobster Industry Struggles to Rebound After Devastating Floods
Apr 21, 06:00
Slow recovery, funding shortages, and policy hurdles keep supply tight despite rising prices HANOI — Vietnam’s key lobster-producing... FULL STORY

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Cargill Unveils Next-Generation Feed to Transform Closed Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
Apr 21, 00:10
Innovative “EWOS AQIUM” concept targets water quality, fish welfare, and operational stability in high-tech farming environments ... FULL STORY

China
Breakthrough Study Reveals How a Key Seafood Species Fights Ocean Acidification and Captures Carbon
Apr 21, 00:10
Chinese and Norwegian scientists uncover mechanisms that could reshape sustainable aquaculture and climate strategies A major scientific breakthrough... FULL STORY

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