How the UK Seafood Federation Is Shaping the Future of Seafood.

The UK Seafood Federation (UKSF) is the unified voice of the UK’s seafood processing and trading sector, bringing together businesses from across the supply chain with a shared ambition: to make seafood a bigger part of the British diet for the benefit of both public health and the planet.

At a time when the role of food systems in sustainability, nutrition and economic resilience is under increasing scrutiny, UKSF positions the seafood industry as a vital contributor to a healthier, more sustainable future.

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Selenium is one of many nutrients tilapia need to thrive, but new research suggests the way it is delivered in feed may be just as important as the dose.

Selenium is an essential micronutrient in tilapia fish farming. When levels fall short, the effects may be gradual but costly. Poor growth and rising mortality rates can erode margins. Fortunately, a new feed coating approach is gaining attention as a more efficient and cost-effective solution for selenium supplementation.

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the world’s most widely farmed freshwater species because of its rapid growth, adaptability and efficient feed conversion.  

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Qingdao Guoxin Group has harvested the first Atlantic salmon produced aboard its 150,000-tonne aquaculture vessel Guoxin No. 1 2-2, marking what the company described as the world’s first commercial-scale salmon harvest from an ultra-large mobile aquaculture ship.

The first harvest, consisting of 3,000 fish weighing 12 tonnes, was released onto the Chinese market on May 11, according to Chinese state media outlet the Economic Daily.The salmon were produced using the vessel’s “ship-based tank farming” system, which allows the vessel to move along China’s coastline in search of optimal water temperatures.

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In a landmark moment for private maritime enterprise, China’s first privately funded scientific research vessel, the Haiying Jiake, was officially launched on Tuesday in Songmen town, Wenling, located in Zhejiang province.

Breaking away from the traditional model of state-sponsored oceanography, the project was financed by a dedicated group of 37 local fishermen. The ambitious venture required a total investment of approximately 150 million yuan ($21.9 million).

The Haiying Jiake is a formidable addition to the nation's fleet, boasting the following specifications:

• Length: 82 meters
• Operational Range: 10,000 nautical miles
• Purpose: Designed for multidisciplinary research in open waters.

The launch signifies a growing trend of private capital fueling scientific advancement. By providing a platform for complex oceanic studies, these Zhejiang entrepreneurs are bridging the gap between industry and academia, ensuring China's maritime exploration continues to expand into deeper horizons.

Lice laser pioneer Stingray Marine Solutions said it has completed construction of its second factory in Norway, adjacent to its existing plant.

The building will help the company further increase production to meet demand from “several large aquaculture customers”, said co-founder and CEO John Arne Breivik in a LinkedIn post.

Stingray’s technology removes salmon lice using cameras, advanced software, and a targeted laser which is controlled by artificial intelligence.

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A fishing port in Torbay has seen sales more than double in the past five years with the "upward trajectory" showing "no signs of slowing", a report has found.

Due to its success of sales rising from £36.8m in 2020 to £77.7m in 2025, Brixham's fishing port could be extended with new buildings if approved by Torbay Council's cabinet on 12 May.

The council is expected to approve the next stages of plans to extend buildings at Oxen Cove for the Brixham Port Infrastructure Project 

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The government of Canada has approved the import of disease-resistant oyster broodstock from the United States, as part of a package of emergency measures to save the oyster industry in Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Farmers in PEI have been facing a double threat from two diseases, first detected in the region in 2024, which have led to high mortality rates in oysters and substantial losses for the entire sector. 

Multinucleated Sphere Unknown (MSX) and Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis) pose no risks to human health or food safety, but they can cause decreased growth rates and increased oyster mortality. 

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The iconic ice fishing trawler Gullver NS has officially been sold and renamed Elisabeth H. According to the Icelandic Herring Processing Company (Síldarvinnslan), the vessel’s new home port is Banjul, the capital of Gambia. The new owner, a Norwegian national, renamed the ship after his daughter.

Built in Flekkefjord, Norway, in 1983, the 674-gross-ton vessel is powered by a 1,770 horsepower MAK engine. It arrived in Seyðisfjörður on July 12, 1983, originally owned by Gullberg hf. Síldarvinnslan acquired the company in 2014, maintaining the ship’s operations for over 40 years.

Chief Engineer Gunnlaugur Hafsteinsson, who served on the vessel since 1987, shared highlights of its rugged past:

• The 1994 "Smugutúr": The crew survived winds over 20 meters per second and temperatures of -18°C, which encased the ship in a solid block of ice.

The sale follows Síldarvinnslan’s decision to replace Gullver NS and Jóhanna Gísladóttir GK with the trawler Birtingur NK. Elisabeth H was recently prepared for its new journey.