Faced with "pressure" from the US and other countries, the extraordinary session will reconvene in 12 months.
Negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have concluded with a one-year postponement of the vote on the adoption of the Net-Zero Emissions Framework (NZF), the first global system for setting carbon prices for shipping. Shipping stakeholders criticize this decision as coming after a week of "pressure and delaying tactics" from the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other countries.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
The Conxemar trade fair and its prelude, the congress it organizes jointly with the FAO, serve as a thermometer for the situation and trends in fish consumption. And although in Spain, consulting firms such as Kantar have detected a slight increase in the consumption of aquatic proteins, the truth is that it remains a mirage if one considers that consumption has fallen by 30% over the last ten years. What's worse, in the main fish market, the European Union, the consumption trend is downward. So much so that the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (Eumofa) has detected that the number of people who never eat fish or seafood has increased since 2021, reaching 15%.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
The United States-based Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) and its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) accreditation programme have achieved special recognition from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), GSA has announced.
In the UK, salmon farmer Bakkafrost Scotland has 35 fish farms with BAP certification, and Wester Ross Fisheries, now owned by Mowi, has two.
GSA and BAP were awarded a certificate at the Global Technical Recognition Ceremony in Rome, they were selected for recognition in the area of sustainable aquatic food systems, which showcases technical leadership collaboration and innovation in sustainable agrifood systems transformation.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The Bangladesh Navy detained 14 Indian fishermen and their trawler for illegally entering and fishing in the country's territorial waters.
The detention occurred Friday night in the Fairway Buoy area of the Bay of Bengal. The fishermen, all residents of the Dakshin 24 Parganas district in India, were transported to the Digraj naval jetty in Mongla (Bagerhat).
The intercepted vessel, the Indian trawler 'FB Shubho Jatra', was found carrying approximately 500 kilograms of fish, including the valuable ilish species.
The apprehension was carried out by the Navy ship, 'BNS Shaheed Akhtar Uddin'. The detainees are set to be produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court of Bagerhat this Sunday.
Nigeria's marine and fisheries sectors are adopting the Pico Titan VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) to align with global standards for transparency and safety.
The Pico Titan provides uninterrupted, real-time tracking using advanced satellite and mobile networks, ensuring accountability even beyond cellular coverage. Its features include automated position reporting, geofencing, and tamper alerts, helping regulators combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Designed for resilience in harsh marine environments, the device boasts an IP67 waterproof rating and is solar-powered, requiring minimal maintenance. This technology allows Nigerian fleet operations to utilize data-driven management for improved oversight, mirroring practices in leading global maritime nations.
For any company or agency seeking to improve monitoring efficiency, the Pico Titan VMS is more than just a device — it’s a smarter way to manage the ocean.
To explore partnership or purchase opportunities, visit Tetron Marine Ltd.
Strategic Investment in Gardermoen Business Park Reinforces Oslo's Logistics Axis and Seafood Cluster
Abrahams Salmon Processing KS, a newly established subsidiary of the German processing giant Dirk Abrahams GmbH, is setting up a modern filleting facility in Gardermoen Business Park in Norway. The company has signed a long-term agreement with Oslo Airport City (OAC) for this investment, which is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2026.
The new plant, which will span approximately 4,660 square meters, represents a significant investment aimed at the advanced processing of Norwegian salmon for the international market, including feeding its own smoking and processing operations in Germany.
Abrahams' establishment is a crucial boost for the OAC seafood cluster, which already houses key players like Mowi and Grieg Seafood.
Henrik MS Danielsen, CEO of OAC, welcomed the arrival: "The company will be an important complement to our existing seafood cluster and will help strengthen Gardermoen as Norway's most central hub for processing, distribution, and export."
Hans Kr. Bakken, General Manager of Abrahams Salmon Processing KS, highlighted the strategic location near Oslo Airport, which is crucial for air freight logistics. The facility, being constructed by Veidekke Logistikkbygg, will feature a high technical standard and be BREEAM certified to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.
Larval Monitoring Identifies Spawning Events and Alerts Mussel Farmers in the X Region
The Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), through its Environmental Department, has officially announced the start of the 2025-2026 mussel seed collection season for mussel (Mytilus chilensis) in the X Region of Los Lagos, Chile.
The announcement is based on results from the larval monitoring program, funded by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), which detected a significant increase in the concentration of D-larvae in late September 2025, indicating recent mussel spawning events.
The data should alert mussel farmers to prepare their collectors. High larval concentrations were recorded in key sectors, notably:
Pichicolo:230,000 larvae per m³.
Hornopirén: approximately 50,000 larvae per m³.
Compu:4,181 larvae per m³.
Castro:1,972 larvae per m³.
All information generated by the program is available to users on the IFOP digital platform "Semilla Endémica" (ifop.cl/monitoreo-larvas-de-mitilidos), allowing producers to make timely management decisions.
Chile has become the first country in Latin America to introduce legislation to ban octopus farming nationwide. Bill 17913-12 was introduced this week by Representative Marisela Santibáñez with support from 7 additional congress representatives, and now moves to the commission of environment and natural resources to be discussed. This bill would prohibit the intensive farming of octopuses, focusing on the potential harmful impacts that this industry could pose for the environment. The bill was introduced by local Chilean organisation Fundación Veg, with additional support, technical information, and draft language provided by Aquatic Life Institute.
The organization renews its partnership with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who will continue to serve as an ambassador for the country's seafood products.
Spain remains one of the most important markets for Norwegian seafood products thanks to the popularity and high penetration of salmon in the domestic market. During the first eight months of the year, salmon exports grew 23%, exceeding 59,000 tons, after closing 2024 with more than 81,775 tons exported, consolidating salmon as "the favorite fish of Spaniards according to all surveys," according to Mar de Noruega, the national subsidiary of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
The Balearic Sea has warmed by +0.036°C annually since 1982, with record anomalies in 2022 and 2023.
The western Mediterranean, and especially the Balearic Sea, is experiencing one of the warmest periods ever recorded. According to a study conducted by researchers Blanca Fernández-Álvarez, Bàrbara Barceló-Llull, and Ananda Pascual at the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA, CSIC-UIB), the Balearic Sea is warming, and this warming is affecting the method used to detect marine heat waves.
The article analyzes more than 40 years of sea surface temperature data (1982-2023) to assess how marine heat waves have evolved and how the detection methodology can alter their identification and interpretation.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 45 Norway
NVG Herring Dominates, Mackerel Quota is Fished Up
NVG Herring (Norwegian Spring-Spawning Herring)
The NVG herring fishery has been running at full capacity. A total of 25,000 tonnes of NVG herrin...
Argentina's Marine Protected Areas continue without a management plan Argentina
Fishing industry demands the urgent implementation of Management Plans for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), six years after the legal deadline.
The National Parks Administration (APN) continues to brea...
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The announcement is based on results from the larval monitoring program, funded by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), which detected a significant increase in the concentration of D-larvae in late September 2025, indicating recent mussel spawning events.
Chile has become the first country in Latin America to introduce legislation to ban octopus farming nationwide. Bill 17913-12 was introduced this week by Representative Marisela Santibáñez with support from 7 additional congress representatives, and now moves to the commission of environment and natural resources to be discussed. This bill would prohibit the intensive farming of octopuses, focusing on the potential harmful impacts that this industry could pose for the environment. The bill was introduced by local Chilean organisation Fundación Veg, with additional support, technical information, and draft language provided by Aquatic Life Institute. 
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The organization renews its partnership with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who will continue to serve as an ambassador for the country's seafood products.
The Balearic Sea has warmed by +0.036°C annually since 1982, with record anomalies in 2022 and 2023.
