As of August 29, 2024, South Korea imported 16,277 tons of fresh salmon, marking a 2% decrease compared to the 16,651 tons imported during the same period in 2023. The import value also declined by 13%, dropping from USD 269.972 million in 2023 to USD 234.869 million in 2024.

The majority of the fresh salmon imports came from Norway, accounting for 96.41% (15,654 tons) of the total. Chile followed with 403 tons (2.48%), and Canada contributed 90 tons (0.55%). Among these, the highest import price was recorded for Norwegian salmon at USD 14.50/kg.

Chilean salmon was priced at USD 12.65/kg, while Canadian salmon had the lowest price at USD 12.33/kg.

These figures highlight a slight decline in both the volume and value of fresh salmon imports, with Norway remaining the dominant supplier at the highest price point.

Source: Union Forsea Corp.

Through an agreement established with the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP), the Iberconsa Argentina SA Group donated a trawl net for shrimp evaluations and selectivity tests in the institute's research campaigns.

The company donated a low vertical opening trawl net, with 25.4/31.0 meters of upper and lower lines respectively, which will be used in the institute's research campaigns with the aim of improving advice to the Federal Fisheries Council, the enforcement authority and the actors in the fishing activity with quality information.

The net was already used by the Institute in the last shrimp campaign carried out during the month of July on board the Oceanographic Fisheries Research Vessel (BIPO), Víctor Angelescu. In addition, on that occasion underwater filming was made to observe the behavior of the fish in front of the aforementioned net arrangement.

The Institute publicly thanks the company for the collaboration. The net will be very useful in future shrimp evaluation campaigns carried out by INIDEP.

Source: argentina.gob

Thanks to coordinated work between all the areas involved, Cermaq Chile becomes the first salmon farm in the Chilean industry to obtain this important international certification that certifies that the company integrates animal welfare practices throughout the entire production chain: from eggs to slaughter in the processing plant.

The work plan that began two years ago in the Magallanes region, with the preparation of a diagnosis, the definition of standards and a training and implementation plan, managed to achieve this certification that means that in all the places where the individual has passed through (fish farms, seawater centers, transportation and processing plant) the defined requirements for animal welfare are met.

These guidelines include detailed practices that ensure that salmon live in conditions that respect their natural needs: from water quality, available space, to management methods that reduce stress and promote the health and healthy growth of the animals. This seeks to reduce stress to a minimum, thus avoiding problems that can lead to a deterioration in the well-being of the fish, such as reduced immunity and disease outbreaks.

Source: Aqua

The Piura Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate of Production (Direpro), managed to get the proposed modification of Article 10 of the Regulations of the General Law of Aquaculture approved, achieving the expansion of the annual production capacity for the Amype category (Aquaculture of Micro and Small Enterprises) of the scallop aquaculture activity, to a level of 1,210 gross metric tons per year.

The approval of this proposal, so long awaited by the fishing community of Sechura, was achieved after four years and has been very well received by the representatives of the Ospas (Social Organizations of Artisanal Fishermen), taking into account that Article 10 of the aforementioned regulation only allowed a production of 150 TMB/year, an amount that according to the mariculturists themselves does not allow them to cover the production costs, generating an economic loss that affects their family income.

With the promulgation of the amendment, this amount will be increased to 1,210 TMB/year, considering the stocking density of 36 specimens per square meter, which will promote increased productivity and contribute to reactivating the economy and regional and national development.

Source: gob.pe

A new mobile application, Kampi, is being launched with the aim of significantly enhancing the management of shrimp farms worldwide.

Developed through a collaboration between Canadian and Ecuadorian experts, the app is set to make its official debut at the Global Shrimp Forum in Utrecht, Netherlands, from 3-5 September.

This innovative method facilitates real-time monitoring of shrimp farms, enabling farm operators to make timely and informed decisions from any location across the globe. 

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Lantra Scotland, the training and skills body for land-based industries and aquaculture, has stepped in to take over as the new host of Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) – the network established by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) to support the growth and development of women in the sector. 

As well as providing training, qualifications, and skills development opportunities, Lantra is already involved in the Women in Agriculture and Women in Forestry groups and helps to shine a spotlight on the contribution of women in key rural industries. 

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Cooke USA is celebrating 20 years of aquaculture operations in Maine to supply fresh Atlantic salmon to grocery stores and restaurants throughout New England and the United States.

Cooke has over 200 employees throughout the state and is one of Washington County’s largest employers – a region devoted to aquaculture and fishing in the Gulf of Maine. Today, the company operates certified marine farms in Down East Maine, a salmon processing plant in Machiasport and three land based freshwater hatcheries

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The European Parliament's Fisheries Committee is preparing to resume its work with an agenda packed with crucial issues for the future of the fishing sector. On 4 September, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., members of the European Parliament will discuss the new guidelines on fishing opportunities for 2025, in the context of the first meeting of this legislature. This meeting marks a key moment to define the path towards increasingly sustainable fishing within the European Union, address current challenges and prepare the ground for a future in which marine resources are managed responsibly and resiliently.

Source: EuropaAzul | Read the full article here.

Disruptive technology based on Artificial Intelligence, as in other industries and facets of our lives, promises to transform the aquaculture sector and is proposed as a tool to optimize and revolutionize everything from improving fish health to the operational efficiency of aquaculture farms.

The importance of AI in aquaculture lies in its ability to analyze large volumes of data in real time, allowing fish farmers to make informed and accurate decisions. This is essential in an environment where factors such as water quality, feed, and fish health must be constantly monitored and adjusted to ensure sustainable and profitable production. AI facilitates the automation of critical processes, such as early disease detection, accurate fish identification, and optimization of feeding regimes, which significantly reduces the risk of losses and improves animal welfare.

These technologies also allow for more efficient management of resources, such as water and feed, helping to minimize the environmental impact of aquaculture. The ability to predict problems before they occur and adjust farming conditions accordingly is one of the key advantages that AI offers to fish farmers, promising a more sustainable and resilient future for the industry.

Source: misPeces