The approval of the development permit marks a major milestone for what will soon become Eastern Canada’s largest land-based aquaculture facility.

Amar Seafood has announced that construction is scheduled to begin by spring 2025, with the goal of beginning production by 2026. When complete, the cutting edge facility will produce over 600 tonnes of Atlantic halibut and spotted wolffish annually. Plans also include an on-site interpretation centre to educate visitors about aquaculture and its role in sustainable seafood production.

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Contribute to adaptation to climate change in artisanal fishing and improve commercialization. Those are some of the objectives of a new project initiated by the CETMAR Mar-Foundation Technology Center, under the Department of Mar, in the department of Piura (Peru), through a strategy focused on the diversification of the sector.

Two men accused of running an illegal live eel-smuggling operation out of Puerto Rico have been sentenced to prison following a NOAA Fisheries joint investigation.

Court documents allege that Dominican nationals Simon De la Cruz Paredes and Saul Enrique José De la Cruz spent months harvesting juvenile American eels in Puerto Rico and then transporting the live eels via boat to the Dominican Republic, where they would then be sold and shipped to Asia. 

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Muscat – The Oman Fisheries Company has announced the resignation of Mohammed Salim Nasser Al Amri, its Acting Chief Executive Officer

As per a disclosure on the Muscat Stock Exchange, the company stated that Al Amri resigned from his position on October 9, 2024, for personal reasons.

“The company’s Board of Directors approved the resignation on 25th November 2024 with his last working day at the company being January 31, 2025,” stated the disclosure addressed to the shareholders of the company. “The Board of Directors will take the necessary measures to appoint a replacement with the relevant authorities,” it added.

Further, the Board expressed gratitude and appreciation to Al Amri for his efforts during his tenure and wished him continued success in his professional endeavours.

Mowi acquires Scottish island Fladda-chuain.

Norwegian-headquartered salmon farming giant Mowi has purchased the uninhabited Scottish island of Fladda-chuain, located three miles off the northern tip of Skye, according to The Scottish Sun.

The acquisition, reportedly priced above the listed figure of £190,000, reflects Mowi’s continued investment in Scotland’s aquaculture sector.

The island, spanning 67 acres and measuring 1.3 kilometers in length, has no electricity, running water, or permanent infrastructure.

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Talk about what might happen followed publication of the company’s third quarter results, which showed heavy losses from British Columbia.

One analyst told the Norwegian journal Finansavisen today that a Canadian sale deal could be reached within the next month or two.

Grieg’s operation there was hit by oxygen problems and algae blooms, which led to higher mortality.

It is still uncertain whether Grieg will get out of Canada altogether or keep Newfoundland and sell BC.

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Finnish fish farmer Finnforel has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ to explore the feasibility of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) rainbow trout facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The fish farm, with a capacity of 3,000 tonnes per year, would be strategically located within a dedicated zone for aquaculture and related industries that forms part of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) and is close to the Gulf. The zone features dedicated infrastructure, utilities and connectivity.

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Cloud-based software solutions provider Maritech has announced its expansion into new markets in Europe and Asia.

Building on its activities in Norway, Iceland and North America, the company said it is now positioned to meet the growing global demand for innovative cloud-based solutions that enhance efficiency, flexibility and profitability in the seafood industry.

Maritech’s technology is currently deployed across nine countries, supporting more than 500 customers.

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