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IN BRIEF - Response to Hector's and Maui Threat Management proposals - Seafood NZ

NEW ZEALAND
Monday, June 17, 2019

This is a complex document and we need time to consider its implications.

The industry is concerned about dolphin protection and has worked hard to minimise risk, with demonstrable success.

We are also concerned about the wellbeing of our members. Hundreds of families could be affected by these proposals. There are also implications for those who value continued supplies of fresh seafood.

We hope there is proper consultation and this is not just a whitewash.

There has been close engagement to date and the industry will continue to work constructively.

The Government also needs to be mindful of its obligations under the Deed of Settlement, which recognised the fishing rights embodied in the Treaty of Waitangi.

Source: VOXY


IN BRIEF - Thrilling progress in PNG fisheries sector

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Thursday, March 28, 2024

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced significant advancements in the country's fisheries sector.

NFA has set ambitious targets to increase export values across various seafood categories, including crab, prawn, lobster, reef fish, and seaweed. Notably, a focus is placed on enhancing the tuna fishery.

This involves increasing tuna landings, expanding downstream processing, establishing new processing plants, and investing in commercial-scale cold storage facilities to support exports.

NFA Managing Director Justin Ilakini expressed his enthusiasm stating, "These initiatives will not only drive economic growth but also ensure food security and support the livelihoods of our communities. We are excited to have our dedicated staff on board, committed to making these goals a reality through their hard work and tireless efforts."

Embarking on a transformative policy shift, NFA aims to boost competitiveness, diversification, and value addition in the industry.

Despite challenges, NFA has implemented cost management measures and expenditure controls for the fiscal year 2024, emphasizing financial responsibility and prudent decision-making at all levels.

In the spirit of Easter, NFA extends warm greetings to all its staff and everyone. "May this season of reflection and renewal bring you joy, peace, and blessings as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ," said Ilakini.


IN BRIEF - Marine protected areas safeguard more than ecology – they bring economic benefits to fisheries and tourism

NORWAY
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been used as a conservation measure for decades, but critics continue to argue that evidence of their economic benefits is weak, particularly with regard to fisheries.

Given the challenges in establishing MPAs, including objections from fisheries and the frequently small size and sub-optimal location of protected areas, one would expect their economic benefits to be hard to detect.

My new study reviews 81 publications about MPAs in 37 countries. It shows their establishment has resulted in benefits to commercial fisheries in 25 countries and to tourism in 24. These benefits covered a diversity of ecosystems, including coral reefs, kelp forests, mangroves, rocky reefs, salt marshes, mudflats and sandy seabed habitats.

There were 46 examples of economic benefits to fisheries adjacent to a marine protected area. These include increased fish stocks and catch volumes, higher reproduction and larval “spillover” to fisheries outside the MPA. Other studies also reported larger fish and lobsters close to existing MPAs.

Despite claims in the research literature of fishery displacement due to the establishment of an MPA, it seems the benefits outweigh any temporary disruption of fishing activities.[continue...]

Author: Mark John Costello

Professor, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University | nationaltribune.com.au


IN BRIEF - Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba

SOUTH AFRICA
Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, would like to thank all the stakeholders for their invaluable contributions to the National Biodiversity Economy Strategy received during the Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba.

Working together, stakeholders developed a programme of action to address the challenges in the biodiversity sector. They identified key interventions which include sourcing financial support, gaining access to land for biodiversity projects, sourcing human capital development and scientific support, research, and securing market access for their products.

“Participants emphasised that an effective biodiversity economy must be based on growing and sustaining conservation land and seascapes that can sustain both non-consumptive and consumptive uses,” said Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Ms Barbara Creecy.

“Participants also argued that there are diverse successful approaches and enterprises associated with the biodiversity economy, many of which leverage value from otherwise marginal production land- and seascapes, and this diversity enhances ecological resilience and offers further potential for growth” the Minister added.

In the South African context, many participants said that the Biodiversity Sector as a whole urgently requires transformation.[...]

Source: South African Government


IN BRIEF - EU seeks to boost fisheries competitiveness, Morocco ranks high as exporter

EUROPEAN UNION
Thursday, March 28, 2024

A study requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries explored methods to improve the competitiveness of the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.

The report “Options for enhancing competitiveness” revealed that Morocco ranked third in fish product exports to the EU in 2022, with a value of €1.61 billion. Norway and China held the top two positions.

The study highlighted a significant rise (157%) in EU seafood imports between 2008 and 2022, attributed to factors like inflation, high shipping costs, and a weaker euro. Salmon (€8.58 billion) topped the list of imported species, followed by crustaceans (€5.6 billion+), groundfish, and tuna.

The EU imported over 21,000 tons of Moroccan squid in 2022, contributing to the total import volume of 232,000 tons (€1.3 billion).

The EU imported nearly 496,000 tons of small pelagic fish, including sardines and anchovies. Morocco was a key exporter, following Norway, the UK, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. Notably, EU sardine imports reached €182 million in 2022, with Morocco supplying a staggering 93% of non-EU sardines.

The report expressed concern about the EU’s growing reliance on imports, suggesting a lack of competitiveness in the domestic fisheries and aquaculture sector.

The report recommended stronger coordination between trade and fisheries policies.

Source: HESPRESS En


IN BRIEF - VASEP Infographic: Vietnam squid and octopus exports in the first 2 months of 2024

VIET NAM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

In February 2024, Vietnam's squid and octopus exports plummeted by 42%. Thus, cumulatively in the first 2 months of 2024, exports of squid and octopus decreased by 1%, reaching 89 million dollars.
 
 
Author/Source: Nguyen Ha/VASEP

IN BRIEF - The global bluefin tuna market is experiencing price declines

JAPAN
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The global bluefin tuna market is experiencing lower prices amid weakening demand in Asia.
 
Wholesale prices for imported bluefin tuna in Japan have fallen significantly in recent months. The wholesale price of imported fresh bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market has fallen 23% from its peak in August 2023, reaching US$24.4/kg. Similarly, the wholesale price of imported frozen bluefin tuna fell to US$22.3/kg, representing a decrease of almost US$6.6/kg from the December 2022 peak.
 
Data from the Japan Fisheries Information Center (JAFIC) indicates a decline in consumption of frozen bluefin tuna. This trend is reflected in retail prices: in February, chu-toro sashimi (medium-fat tuna) imported from Malta sold in Tokyo supermarkets for US$5.32 per 100 grams, a significant reduction from 40% compared to December 2022 prices.
 
Consumption of bluefin tuna sashimi has declined in major Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea and China. This is also reflected in the 50% year-on-year drop in the average import price of Maltese bluefin tuna fillets, a major producer in the Mediterranean, to US$13/kg. Some importers attribute the drop in prices to the weakening purchasing power of South Korea, traditionally a competitive buyer of Mediterranean tuna.
 
Source: Fishretail.ru

IN BRIEF - VASEP Infographic: Vietnam's fish paste and surimi exports in the first 2 months of 2024

VIET NAM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Vietnam's fish paste and Surimi exports in February 2024 decreased sharply over the same period. By the end of February 2024, exports of this product group decreased by 14%, reaching 37 million USD.
 
 
Author/Source: Nguyen Ha/VASEP

Other Media | Fish Farmer: Plans to blow up islets to build large post-smolt facility

NORWAY
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

A row is brewing over plans for a new post-smolt facility in the north of Norway – which will involve blowing up two small islands to make space for the construction.

The company behind the project is Gaia Salmon, which plans to produce between 8,000 and 10,000 tonnes of post-smolts weighing up to 800 grams annually, once the building is operational.

The site is at the Ross Islands at Traena in Nordland, where there are more than 477 very small islands. Gaia Salmon says the area involved covers about  12 to 14 football pitches in area.

Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here


Other Media | The Fish Site: SEAFDEC aims to secure mackerel tuna broodstock

PHILIPPINES
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

In a bid to establish the tuna farming industry in the Philippines, an international research organisation has collected juvenile wild mackerel tuna with the aim of producing a captive-bred population.

As part of continued efforts to establish a tuna farming industry in the Philippines, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) has captured 17 wild mackerel tuna to be used as broodstock.

SOurce: The Fish Site l Read the full article here


Other Media | Fish Focus: Russia plans record fish production by 2030

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The planned volume of fish catch in Russia by 2030 will be 6 million tons; last year it exceeded 5.3 million, which is already a record for the last 30 years, according to the head of the Federal Fisheries Agency, Ilya Shestakov, speaking recently at the International Exhibition and Forum “Russia”.

In addition, by 2030, according to the development strategy, the structure of fish production will also change: the share of deep processing of catches in the total volume should increase to 50%. 

Source: Fish Focus l Read the full article here


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