Sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean has been given a boost with the inauguration of the Mediterranean Marine Finfish Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (MMF-ADC) in Crete.
The launch included a five-day hands-on training programme involving researchers and officials from Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia.
Developed by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the FAO and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), with support from the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, the centre promises to be the most advanced of its kind in the region
Scottish Sea Farms scooped three prestigious awards at the Aquaculture Awards 2025, on Thursday night to honour the achievements of individuals and businesses in the sector over the past year.
In a ceremony at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel in Inverness, vet Alison Brough beat off stiff competition to be named Rising Star, with judges praising the ‘remarkable impact’ she has made since joining Scottish Sea Farms, and singling her out as an outstanding ambassador and a future industry leader, with roles already in the Young Aquaculture Society and the Fish Vet Society.
An award-winning electric fence that protects farmed salmon from jellyfish stings and reduces sea lice larvae volumes will be tested in Scotland if the Norwegian maker can interest a fish farmer in the technology and get funding for a trial.
Harbor AS won the Innovation category for its Harbor Fence at the Aquaculture Awards presented in Inverness last week and sees Scotland as a promising market. Chief executive Christian Bjørnsen pointed out that Scotland is closer to the Stavanger-based company than fish farmers in northern Norway – and cheaper to fly to.
Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert l Read the full article here
ILO – The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has ordered the cessation of giant squid (Dosidicus gigas) extractive activities starting June 30, 2025, via Directorial Resolution No. 00113-2025-PRODUCE/DGSFS-PA.
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This decision has sparked strong rejection and concern among artisanal fishermen in the province of Ilo, who warn it jeopardizes the livelihood of thousands of families.
A group of pota fishermen and traders protested at Ilo's Artisanal Fishing Port (DPA) to express their outright indignation. "PRODUCE issued a resolution without listening to our demands," declared a union representative, reflecting the widespread discontent in the port.
Over 300 artisanal vessels in the southern part of the country are engaged in pota extraction. Fishermen state they had been operating under self-regulation agreements, limiting their catches (4-5 tons per vessel) to maintain resource sustainability. However, they accuse PRODUCE of disregarding this coordination and unilaterally imposing the measure.
Union leaders demand an immediate review of the regulation and the establishment of an urgent dialogue table to evaluate alternatives without harming the fishing population, seeking a solution that reconciles resource management with the socioeconomic needs of the artisanal community.
Inshore and Industrial Fleets to Halt Activities in July and August to Protect Marine Resources; Impact of Artisanal Exemption Under Evaluation
ACCRA – Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has officially announced the fishing closed seasons for 2025, a key strategic measure for the protection and sustainability of the country's marine resources. The closed season will run from July 1 to July 31 for inshore fleets, while industrial trawlers will observe an extended closure until August 31.
At a press briefing held on Monday, June 23, 2025, the sector minister and Member of Parliament for Shama, Emelia Arthur, confirmed a significant exception: artisanal fishers will be exempt from this year's closure. Nevertheless, the minister emphasized that this exemption does not absolve artisanal fishers from complying with other traditional and statutory fishery regulations, including Tuesday fishing holidays and the prohibition of illegal fishing practices.
To ensure compliance with the remaining regulations and to assess the impact of this decision, Ms. Arthur reported that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies have been instructed to engage with fisherfolk and monitor their activities throughout the period.
Dozens of Turkish-owned fishing vessels operate in the Mauritanian fishing grounds in prohibited zones, depleting pelagic fisheries, already depleted in several areas. They transfer their AIS devices to auxiliary boats to operate, almost always at night, beyond any control. "We will reach total collapse. Horse mackerel and mackerel are almost nonexistent."
When Guillermo arrived to work in the Mauritanian fishing grounds, where he serves as captain, he found "fish in abundance and sizes far exceeding the legally required."
Author: Lara Graña / Faro de Vigo l Read the full article here
Carrefour comercializará mejillón del Delta y ostra rizada de Marisc Mediterrani durante todo el año. La empresa catalana, especializada en la producción de marisco artesanal, y Carrefour han renovado su acuerdo.
En total, Marisc Mediterrani distribuye a Carrefour más de 90 toneladas anuales de marisco concha. La compañía también comercializará otros de sus productos como el cangrejo azul o el preparado de paella que la cadena distribuye en todos sus centros.
Marisc Mediterrani es una empresa familiar que, desde hace dos generaciones, se dedica al cultivo del marisco en el Parque Natural y Reserva de la Biosfera del Delta del Ebro.
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Puerto Montt, Chile-based salmon-farming firm Ventisqueros plans to increase efforts to decarbonize its operations, Ventisqueros Chief Commercial Officer Javier Calvo told SeafoodSource.
Calvo called 2024 “an especially significant year for Ventisqueros” in that it developed a fish-farming center that operates 100 percent on certified renewable energy. Ventisqueros’s E-Site, located in Tubildad on the island of Chiloé in Southern Chile, is the first such center in the Southern Hemisphere, according to the company.
The firm’s focus will now shift toward reinforcing its sustainability model, expanding the use of clean energy in more centers, and further reducing its carbon footprint.
Author: Christian Molinari / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
New study assesses global escape policies in salmon farming.
A new global review of policies regulating farmed salmon escapes has found wide variation in regulatory approaches, with many regions still lacking effective measures to mitigate ecological risks.
The study, published in Marine Policy, reviewed frameworks in 14 leading salmon-producing regions, including Ireland, Norway, Chile, and Canada. Drawing on government documents, NGO reports and industry media, the authors examined how each region regulates escape prevention, reporting, monitoring, recapture, and penalties.
While all jurisdictions had specific measures in place, the authors found that most focus on reducing the frequency of escapes—through requirements for net maintenance or contingency planning—rather than limiting environmental damage once escapes occur.
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The Andfjord Salmon Group has completed the sale of its Kvalnes harbour area site for some NOK 400 million (£29m) as part of a refinancing deal. Andfjord plans to lease back the harbour from its new owners.
The company signalled in February that it intended to raise around a billion kroner through a possible new share issue and the harbour sales.
It announced on the Oslo Stock Exchange that the harbour property has now been successfully demerged from the main company, and all relevant agreements related to the sale- and leaseback have been executed.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here
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ACCRA – Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has officially announced the fishing closed seasons for 2025, a key strategic measure for the protection and sustainability of the country's marine resources. The closed season will run from July 1 to July 31 for inshore fleets, while industrial trawlers will observe an extended closure until August 31.
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Dozens of Turkish-owned fishing vessels operate in the Mauritanian fishing grounds in prohibited zones, depleting pelagic fisheries, already depleted in several areas. They transfer their AIS devices to auxiliary boats to operate, almost always at night, beyond any control. "We will reach total collapse. Horse mackerel and mackerel are almost nonexistent."
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A new global review of policies regulating farmed salmon escapes has found wide variation in regulatory approaches, with many regions still lacking effective measures to mitigate ecological risks.
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