Other Media | La Voz de Galicia: The scientific report that will review the 87 bans will not be published until April 18
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Friday, February 03, 2023
Sources from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) have explained that the report on the areas where there are or may be vulnerable marine ecosystems in European Union waters will be published on April 18. They thus confirm the delay in the disclosure date of a document called to serve as a basis for the Community Executive to review the 87 closures decreed last September along the cantile of four Member States: Spain, Portugal, France and Ireland.
Source: La Voz de Galicia l Read the full articlehere
The bluefin tuna (BFT) fishing season opens next week in parts of the UK, giving authorised commercial and permitted recreational fishers the opportunity to fish for BFT.From Monday 13 July:
authorised UK commercial vessels can target BFT in English, Welsh and Scottish waters.
permitted recreational catch and release vessels, administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO), can fish for BFT within English waters.
The opportunities for commercial fishermen to land BFT for sale, and for recreational anglers to catch and release the fish, have increased significantly this year following successful negotiations to boost the UK’s quota for the species.
Norway's seafood industry has renewed calls for a free-trade agreement with Japan, warning exporters remain at a disadvantage to competitors in the EU and UK, which already benefit from preferential market access.
The appeal came during a meeting between industry representatives and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss, where Sjømat Norge urged the government to maintain efforts to improve access to one of Norway's most important seafood markets.
Geopolitical uncertainty makes it even more important to secure access to stable markets
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
The European Parliament rejects a move to halt the reform of the REACH regulation and endorses the phased implementation of new limits on the use and marketing of certain lead-containing equipment.
The European Parliament has cleared one of the final political hurdles for the entry into force of new restrictions on the use of lead in certain types of fishing tackle. The plenary session in Strasbourg rejected an objection lodged against the European Commission regulation amending Annex XVII of the REACH regulation, thereby allowing the adoption process to continue for rules that will affect manufacturers and distributors as well as professional and recreational anglers.The vote concluded with broad support for the European Commission's position.
The Ministry of Production (Produce) of Peru has increased by 500,000 tons the maximum limit of total allowable catch (LMCTP) of giant squid or squid, from 539,230 to 589,230 tons, for the second half of the year. The measure was adopted after the accumulated catches reached 95.44% of the current limit.
Jesús Barrientos, Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, explained that "this decision reaffirms the Government's commitment to fisheries management based on science. Each measure adopted by Produce responds to technical evidence from Imarpe and seeks to ensure that the use of our hydrobiological resources continues to generate employment and development, while contributing to their sustainability for future generations."
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Salmon farmer Alsaker had to reduce biomass under Norway's traffic light system but managed to maintain nearly all of its harvest volume
Norway's Alsaker Group delivered a pre-tax profit of NOK 649 million (£51.7m) in 2025, despite production being affected by 6% capacity reductions under the government's traffic light system, the company said in a press release today.
The group, which is the parent company of Alsaker Fjordbruk, had operating revenues of NOK 2.596 billion. This gives a profit margin before tax of 25%, down from 33.5% in 2024.
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The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche and Copa-Cogeca have jointly called on EU institutions to incorporate the revised International Maritime Organization’s STCW-F Convention into European law through a dedicated directive, arguing the move would improve safety, professional recognition and labour mobility for Europe’s fishing workforce.
The revised International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), which entered into force on 1 January 2026, sets internationally recognised standards for the training, certification and competence of fishing vessel personnel.
Domestic and international factors—including reduced fishing quotas and global uncertainty—shaped the performance of Norwegian seafood exports during the first half of the year.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 84.5 billion in the first half of the year. This represents a decrease of NOK 669 million, or 1%, compared to the same period last year.
The main markets for Norwegian seafood exports during the first half of the year were Poland, China, and the United States.
As nominations open for the next Prime Minister, food supply chain leaders have penned an open letter to candidates with a five-point plan for a more resilient and affordable food system.
Key areas the new Prime Minister should focus on are delivering value for the public, well-negotiated EU realignment, the planning system, securing workers, and investment and growth.
The NFU, British Retail Consortium, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and UKHospitality have joined forces to urge those running for Prime Minister to back a five-point plan for a more resilient and affordable food system.
Fish farmers around the world could soon be facing a fishmeal supply crisis and seriously higher costs, according to a new warning from Bloomberg Opinion, the global business platform.
Bloomberg says that wholesale prices have shot up and are now around US $3,000 a metric ton (£2,248).
Peru is the world’s leading supplier and exporter of fishmeal, accounting for almost a third of total global production.Bloomberg says that exceptionally warm Pacific seas from El Niño conditions off South America, and issues with the anchovy fisheries, have resulted in repeated fishing suspensions and the lowest catch quotas for almost 10 years.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Modern technology improves fishing prospects Norway
An unmanned vessel operating ahead of a trawler identifies the highest concentrations of the species in the upper water layers.
Scientists from SINTEF and the Norwegian University of Science and Tech...
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The bluefin tuna (BFT) fishing season opens next week in parts of the UK, giving authorised commercial and permitted recreational fishers the opportunity to fish for BFT.From Monday 13 July:
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SalMar, which has just acquired a majority stake in the rival salmon company Måsoval, has reported a markedly improved second quarter performance.
Norway's seafood industry has renewed calls for a free-trade agreement with Japan, warning exporters remain at a disadvantage to competitors in the EU and UK, which already benefit from preferential market access.
The European Parliament rejects a move to halt the reform of the REACH regulation and endorses the phased implementation of new limits on the use and marketing of certain lead-containing equipment.
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Norway's Alsaker Group delivered a pre-tax profit of NOK 649 million (£51.7m) in 2025, despite production being affected by 6% capacity reductions under the government's traffic light system, the company said in a press release today.
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche and Copa-Cogeca have jointly called on EU institutions to incorporate the revised International Maritime Organization’s STCW-F Convention into European law through a dedicated directive, arguing the move would improve safety, professional recognition and labour mobility for Europe’s fishing workforce.
Domestic and international factors—including reduced fishing quotas and global uncertainty—shaped the performance of Norwegian seafood exports during the first half of the year..png)
Key areas the new Prime Minister should focus on are delivering value for the public, well-negotiated EU realignment, the planning system, securing workers, and investment and growth.
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Fish farmers around the world could soon be facing a fishmeal supply crisis and seriously higher costs, according to a new warning from Bloomberg Opinion, the global business platform.
