The Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) has called on parliamentarians to place fisheries transparency at the centre of efforts to build a sustainable future for the UK fishing industry.

The call comes amid concerns over declining fish stocks and continued illegal fishing activity. According to the coalition, 35% of global fish stocks are fished unsustainably, while half of the UK’s ten most important fish stocks are either critically low, overexploited or both.

The coalition says implementing the Global Charter would promote transparent, equitable and well-governed fisheries while helping eliminate harmful fishing practices, labour abuses and illegal activity across global seafood supply chains.

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Skretting has introduced phytocomplexes into its health feed products for Norwegian salmon, marking the first commercial use of the plant-based ingredient combinations in the country’s salmon farming sector.

The feed manufacturer said the initiative is aimed at helping fish cope with chronic inflammation, an issue that has become an increasing challenge for Norwegian salmon producers in recent years and has been linked to reduced robustness and higher mortality.Unlike feed additives based on isolated compounds, phytocomplexes combine multiple bioactive substances derived from plants.

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NOAA strengthens commitment to aquaculture through new cooperative institute. More than $13M invested in research partnerships to bolster American seafood competitiveness.

NOAA announces the University of New Hampshire as host institution for the new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) to expand NOAA’s impact and strengthen efforts to boost American seafood competitiveness. After a highly competitive application process, this new five-year cooperative institute will harness partnerships with cutting-edge researchers to advance American marine aquaculture. 

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RaySon algal oil, an alternative source of omega-3 specially for salmon feed, improves the quality of the final product for consumers and boosts the immune system.

Xiamen Huison Biotech Co Ltd have been dedicated to the research and production of algal oil for over 20 years, with rich experience and advanced technology.

These benefits make DHA-rich feeds a key factor in improving both the health of farmed salmon and the quality of the final product for consumers.

Author: Janice Johnston / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Strong biological development has led to higher salmon production and pushed prices down this year. Arctic Securities now believes in better market balance.

The market-influencing spot price of Norwegian farmed salmon will bottom out at NOK 53 (£4.22) per kilo in July and August, and will average NOK 72 in the second half of the year, a seafood analyst believes.

While weaker prices are often associated with challenges in the industry, Nordby believes that the explanation this time is largely the opposite.High harvest weights, high superior share, and low mortality in Norway have contributed to more salmon coming on to the market.

Author: Therese Soltveit / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here