The autumn salmon fishing season off the coast of Hokkaido started in the northern part of the Sea of ??Japan.

Fixed net fishing began in the Wakkanai area on August 30th and 31st, but only a dozen or so salmon were caught. After that, early fishing began in Taiki, east of Erimo in the Pacific Ocean, where voluntary restrictions had been put in place to catch parent fish, on September 2nd, and in Otsu, Hidaka, Iburi, and Rumoi on the 3rd.

The Ishikari Bay Fisheries Association in the central Sea of ??Japan only set up land nets on September 2nd, catching 49 fish. This is a stark contrast to last year's first landing, when over 11 tons (more than 3,800 fish) was landed, including those from Ishikari Bay Honjo and Atsuta.

Offshore nets were set up on the 3rd and 4th, and on the 5th, two set-up boats were used to fish four lines from Ishikari Bay Honjo, catching a total of about 230 fish. The autumn salmon were small, and many other fish species, such as flounder, were also caught as by-catch. The association plans to operate while watching the situation at the beginning, aiming to pick up the pace from the end of the month when the water temperature drops.

Good smolt is the key to successful farming. Should it grow large on land to perform better at sea? At the conference "Fremtidens smoltproduksjon" on 16-17 In October, you are invited to a thorough review of the latest knowledge in the field.

The conference is known for being aimed at smolt production in RAS and closed facilities at sea, and is organized by Nofima and Sunndal Næringsselskap every two years.

Debate new this year

This year, the conference will be opened by Fisheries and Oceans Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss and followed by business leaders with their insight into what is required to succeed in smolt production. One of the highlights will be an exciting debate on how politics, industry and research can work together to reduce mortality at sea. Is large smolt part of the solution?

There are expectations of a large participation from all sectors of the industry, including international players, because this is a global problem with roots in Norwegian conditions.

Source: Nofima

The CJEU has ruled that Irish legislation criminalising breaches of fisheries controls is not incompatible with EU law. The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed ClientEarth's appeal for access to European Commission documents on fisheries control in France and Denmark.

The European Court of Justice will hear from Friends of the Irish Environment who claim there is an 'international obligation' to end overfishing by 2020 The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has issued her opinion in Case C-330/22, the Irish overfishing case.

ClientEarth, a non-profit environmental law organisation, requested access to European Commission documents on the implementation of fisheries control measures in France and Denmark.

The case, C-249/23 P, arose from ClientEarth's request under Regulation (EU) No 1049/2001, which regulates public access to EU documents. ClientEarth requested information related to the application of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, which ensures compliance with the European Union's fisheries policy.

Source: EuropaAzul

With the aim of promoting healthy eating among young university students, Anfaco-Cecopesca, in collaboration with the Consellería do Mar, has launched an initiative called “La Matriculata”.

Through this initiative, the food truck “Cata la lata” will tour the main university campuses in Galicia, offering free tastings of canned fish and seafood. The fundamental purpose of “La Matriculata”, Anfaco-Cecopesca emphasises, is to raise awareness among university students about the importance of having a balanced diet

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Another successful week for mackerel fishing, with Faroese vessels also making progress in the Northeast Atlantic, reports Norges Sildesalgslag.

The mackerel fishing season continues to yield strong results, with over 30,000 tonnes of mackerel reported through the Norwegian Sildelaget in the past week. The peak day was Friday, when more than 9,000 tonnes were recorded. The favourable conditions at sea last week contributed significantly to the successful catches.

Author: Oliver McBride / TheFishingDaily | Read the full article here

This week, the marine science community will descend on the northeast of England, turning Gateshead into a marine science hub for one week. This year’s Annual Science Conference (ASC) –  9–12 September 2024 – brings together leaders in the marine science world for an in-depth exploration of current challenges and advancements. Excitement is building for what promises to be a?? successful week of science, dynamic discussions, and valuable networking opportunities in Gateshead, UK.

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Seakura has demonstrated that seaweed farms can be used as biological filters to absorb pollutants from desalination plants and ports.

Efrat Lev, who’s been CEO of the Israeli firm since January, explains why the company has pivoted its business from growing seaweed for the food sector to this innovative new use.

While her original background is in PR, Lev decided to join the seaweed sector after her own tech startup lost key personnel in the wake of the 7 October attacks in Israel and was unable to continue.

Author: Rob Fletcher / TheFishSite | Read the full article here

Somalia has unveiled new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for licensing tuna-fishing vessels operating within the country’s nearly 1.1-million-square-kilometer exclusive economic zone, and for domestic fishing companies seeking registration, as the government seeks to align its permit-issuance process with international maritime laws and sustainable fishing practices.

This government-driven licensing and registration plan, if implemented as planned, aims to support Somalia in reducing incidents of illegal activities committed by semi-industrial and industrial vessels

Author: Shem Oirere / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

In July 2024, Vietnam's fish cake and surimi exports continued to decline. The export value reached just over 24 million USD, down 3% over the same period. In the first 7 months of 2024, the export value of this product group reached 152 million USD, down 13%.

Among more than 35 markets, South Korea, Thailand, China, Japan and the EU are the five largest importers of Vietnamese fish cakes and surimi, accounting for more than 78% of total export turnover. Compared to the same period in 2023, exports to these markets, except the EU, all decreased compared to the same period.

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According to businesses, fish cake and surimi exports are still in a difficult period because the IUU yellow card issue has delayed the confirmation and certification of exploited seafood for production and export. Businesses lack domestic raw materials and face difficulties with imported raw materials due to regulations related to IUU... All of these factors are hindering the recovery of the Vietnamese fish cake and surimi industry.

At the same time, the growing volume of pollock surimi in the already weak global market is a challenge for surimi companies. It is likely that in the next few years, pollock surimi will dominate the tropical fish market unless there is a recovery in consumption demand. This can only happen if new markets are created.

Author/Source: Nguyen Ha/VASEP

As of September 6, 2024, South Korea imported 16,945 tons of fresh salmon, representing a 1% decrease from the 17,167 tons imported during the same period in 2023. The total import value also declined by 12%, falling to USD 242.97 million from USD 276.46 million in 2023.

Norway remains the leading supplier, accounting for 96.48% of imports with 16,299 tons. Chile ranked second, providing 414 tons (2.45%), followed by Canada with 90 tons (0.53%).

Regarding import prices, Norwegian salmon fetched the highest price at USD 13.92 per kilogram, while Chilean salmon was priced at USD 12.32 per kilogram. Canadian salmon was the most economical option at USD 12.23 per kilogram.

Source: Union Forsea Corp.