• The only activity in the world that allows you to swim among hundreds of bluefin tuna on the high seas

• This initiative, unique in the world, stands out among the 'active and family tourism' activities of Catalonia and contributes to boosting the local economy and Terres de l'Ebre.

Tarragona - Tuna Tour, the unique tourist activity that Balfegó launched in May 2012, and which allows you to learn about the history, biology, fishing and gastronomic value of Bluefin Tuna and swim in the high seas among hundreds of bluefin tunas, starts a new season. If in 2023 there were more than 20,000 visitors, this year the company expects it to be a record.

These inspection actions will focus, among others, on the labeling of the fish.

Since February, the General Directorate of Consumer Affairs of the Government of Andalusia has been carrying out the 2024 general inspection campaign for information and food quality. The actions, carried out by the Provincial Consumer Services - and which will continue until the end of the year, - seek to control compliance with the regulations that affect food products marketed in Andalusia.

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In the latest edition of Aquasur, the company specializing in acoustic engineering, Prosac SpA, presented a project that seeks to reduce underwater noise in aquaculture and all activities that include the use of marine engines. For this, they propose modifying their propellers, which allows the underwater noise generated by the cavitation effect to be significantly attenuated.

This is an Innovation project developed by the R&D area of PROSAC since August 2023, with the collaboration of IA Consultores, Asmar Magallanes and Australis Seafoods that - since 2024 - is co-financed by Corfo, whose objective is to reduce noise submarine by the use of marine engines.

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The boards of food processing equipment manufacturer Marel and US company John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) have agreed to a transaction agreement that sets the terms and obligations for a potential offer from JBT for all issued and outstanding shares in Marel.

The potential offer values Marel shares at €3.60, up from €3.40 made in a previous potential offer. Shareholders will have the option to receive cash, JBT common stock, or a combination of both for their shares.

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End to a cycle of redefinition in the EU in which the foundations for the future of fishing have been laid – with more uncertainties than certainties. On June 9, Europe goes to the polls to elect the new members of the European Parliament and thus renew a European Commission that will have to execute the major policies promoted in recent years through the “Green Deal”, take up issues that have been left pending and face inevitable decisions in the eyes of a primary sector that begins by raising its voice.

They have been five turbulent years for Europe and, directly and indirectly, for the fishing sector.

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Aberdeenshire Council’s Harbours Service has formally announced the waiving of all fish landing fees at Macduff Harbour for one year from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

As part of our regeneration strategy for Macduff, the service hopes this will provide stimulus into the local fishing fleet and assist fishing vessel owners by reducing overheads – particularly with regards to the cost of transportation of produce to market.

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The Blue Marine Foundation has taken decisive legal action against the UK government’s handling of fishing opportunities, citing concerns over the depletion of crucial fish stocks and the prioritisation of short-term commercial interests over long-term sustainability.

At the heart of the matter is the government’s decision to set fishing opportunities for more than half of UK stocks at levels that exceed scientific recommendations. 

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Japanese companies are increasingly applying for aquaculture patents for a range of applications, getting in on an investment trend that neighboring China has been heavily involved in for over a decade.

Japanese marine products company Nissui is one of many companies that have applied for multiple aquaculture-related patents, many of which relate to future application in chemical, pharmaceutical, or supplement businesses taking advantage of seafood processing byproducts.

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Winds of change are blowing on global tuna fishing, according to the latest report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) published last March. This new study looks not only at tuna, but also at the broader environmental impacts of fishing practices on other species and ecosystems.

86% of global tuna catches come from stocks in "healthy abundance", which represents an increase of 1% compared to the previous report, that of 2023.

Also notable is the decline in overexploited populations, which now represent 10% of the total

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A switch to farming giant river prawns is proving economically astute for a growing number of Bangladesh’s aquaculture operators, but the sector still has challenges to overcome.

In recent years, Bangladesh’s shrimp sector has faced numerous challenges, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, in fiscal year 2022-2023, the total value of shrimp exports was $300 million, down by $107 million compared to the previous year. 

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