The European Union has decided to keep restrictions on oil and gas exploration in the Arctic.

Euronews reported an E.U. spokesperson told the publication a moratorium on all oil and gas exploration in the Arctic will remain, despite oil and gas industry representatives and Norwegian government officials both pushing for a drop in the ban. According to Euronews, a new strategy will be announced on 20 October, which will include the moratorium. 

Norway has reportedly opposed the continued moratorium, as following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions on energy resources the E.U. established in response, Norway has become a major supplier of natural gas and other fossil fuels to the E.U.

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Global seafood leaders will gather in Ho Chi Minh City in 2027 to address responsible production, sustainability and industry growth

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced that its annual Responsible Seafood Summit will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2027, with The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS) returning as co-host for the second consecutive year.

TCRS will bring its Shrimp Summit content into the wider programme, giving seafood professionals across the value chain a platform to discuss challenges and opportunities shaping the future of responsible seafood.

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His Majesty The King visited Peterhead Port to hear how the town is building on more than half a century of North Sea expertise to help drive the next generation of energy industries.

During the visit, His Majesty toured Smith Quay and heard about major investment being made in infrastructure to support offshore wind and other energy projects, creating new opportunities for Peterhead and the wider North-East.

Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) is progressing plans to extend the existing 120-metre Smith Quay by approximately 80 metres, creating additional working space and allowing larger vessels to use the facility.

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Dongwon Industries announced on September 22, 2026, that it has partnered with Busan Metropolitan City and the Large Purse Seine Fisheries Cooperative to host the "Taste of Busan Sea, K-Seafood Win-Win Pop-up" event.

The 6-day event will run from September 26 to October 1, 2026, on the B1 level of Hyundai Department Store Pangyo Branch.

• Pacific Bluefin Tuna: A live daily breakdown show will feature top-grade Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) weighing over 100 kilograms harvested off the coast of Busan, offered for limited retail sale.

• Mackerel Promotion: The event will feature raw mackerel (Scomber japonicust), supplied by the Large Purse Seine Fisheries Cooperative, incorporated into specialized culinary items like sushi rolls and rice pot dishes to appeal to younger consumers.

The initiative aims to relieve financial pressure on local fishermen facing elevated operational costs while broadening consumer access to domestic South Korean seafood products.

MOSCOW — According to official industry data from Rosrybolovstvo (Federal Agency for Fisheries), Russian commercial fishermen harvested 3,585,500 tons of aquatic bioresources as of September 21, 2026.

• Far Eastern Basin: Led national production with 2,841,600 tons. Key species included pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) at 1,796,700 tons (+35,700 tons compared to 2025), Pacific herring at 526,900 tons (+128,800 tons), cod (Gadus macrocephalus) at 95,800 tons (+3,200 tons), and flounder at 52,200 tons.
• Northern Basin: Recorded 256,900 tons, including 114,700 tons of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), 55,200 tons of haddock (+9,400 tons), and 14,100 tons of Baltic herring.
• Other Basins: The Volga-Caspian Basin yielded 42,200 tons (14,400 tons of sprat), while the Azov-Black Sea Basin reached 21,600 tons (12,400 tons of anchovy).
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10th Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Awards recognise advances in fishing, processing, aquaculture and full fish utilisation

At IceFish 2026 in Kópavogur, Momoi Fishing Net won for Ecoloop, JBT Marel for its Evi Salmon Gutting Machine, Hampidjan for BioSeize, and 100% Great Lakes Fish Initiative for whole fish utilisation. Mikra Sea Urchin Saw was named Best New Product and GreenFish Best New Start-up. Theodór Elvar Haraldsson received the Outstanding Icelandic Skipper Award, while Örn Pálsson and Arthur Bogason shared the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Frozen pollock fillet exports rise sharply in volume and value

Pollock fillets drive growth in Russian exports to Europe

Between January and July 2026, Russia exported 113,000 tonnes of seafood products to the EU, valued at $513 million. Shipments of frozen pollock fillets grew by 16% in volume and 44% in value, making the country the bloc's largest supplier.

Its market share rose from 44% to 51%, alongside exports of cod, surimi, and herring.

EUSeA urges stronger recognition of fisheries and aquaculture

EUSeA, representing EAPO, Europêche, FEAP and Seafood Europe, regretted their omission from the 2026 State of the Union. It called for an EU Action Plan for Blue Foods, CFP revision, adequate funding and full recognition of seafood in food security strategies.

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Technical mission could visit producers in Falcón and Zulia

Fisheries Minister Juan Carlos Loyo and Indonesian Ambassador Fikry Cassidy discussed a technical visit to shrimp companies in Falcón and Zulia, seeking to assess production capacity and expand bilateral cooperation through technology and knowledge exchange.

Cooperation targets production, trade and international market access

Nigeria and Norway strengthened cooperation in aquaculture and seafood trade. Norway will share fish-farming expertise to boost production and jobs. SUFI Premium Seafood exports NOK 50–100 million (US$5–10m) in stockfish to Nigeria yearly, while both countries seek wider market access for Nigerian aquaculture products.

Norway will share expertise to boost Nigerian production, jobs and food security, while supporting compliance with international standards and greater export market access.

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