Within the framework of the 122nd Meeting of Members of the International Olive Council in Córdoba, delegations from Spain and Morocco held a meeting to prepare for the 13th Spain-Morocco High-Level Meeting, scheduled for early December. At this meeting, both countries expect to sign two new memoranda of understanding: one on maritime fishing, aquaculture, and combating illegal fishing; and another on agricultural and agri-food cooperation.
In the meeting between the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, and his Moroccan counterpart, Ahmed El Bouari, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in the agri-food sector.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) took a leading role in championing responsible aquaculture at the Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai and Sustainable Seafood Week in Japan. Working in partnership with Seafood Legacy and sustainability organisations, ASC showcased how certified responsible farming can help safeguard marine ecosystems, support communities, and ensure the long-term future of Japan’s seafood heritage.ASC participation in the Blue Ocean Dome was enabled through Seafood Legacy, a key partner working to advance sustainable seafood in Japan.
Salmon farmer Nordlaks' new semi-closed cage will arrive in Hadsel, northern Norway this weekend after a three-week voyage from Turkey.
Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sister site, Kyst.no, has previously written about Nordlaks' new semi-closed cage, which has been under construction in Turkey. The hull has an inner diameter of 60 metres and an outer diameter of 72 metres.
At the time it went under the project title "Hydra", but now it has been named "Storbåtsegget", which translates as The Big Boat Egg.The pen is designed for a maximum permitted biomass of 3,120 tonnes and will have a production volume of 86,700 cubic meters.
Author: Ulrik Tallhaug Sydnes / fishfarmingexpert | Raed the full article here
Following an unexpected drop last week, Norwegian fresh salmon prices are on the up again according to the latest figures from Statistics Norway.
In the period between 10 and 16 November – week 46 – they rose to NOK 80.10 per kilo (£6.02), just a few pence down on the prices seen two weeks earlier. This represents an increase of 2.6% which is hardly likely to cause a great deal of excitement on the market.
Norway’s export volumes were down by just over 600 metric tons to 23,488 tons, which is still a reasonable figure and several thousand tons higher than back in the spring when they were hovering around the 18,000 ton mark.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
The Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Gloria de la Fuente, met with representatives from the National Fisheries Society (Sonapesca) and jack mackerel producers in the Biobío Region. Accompanied by Cristian Vallejos, Program Director of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for Latin America, they presented the recertification that confirms Chilean jack mackerel meets the highest international standards of fisheries sustainability, consolidating the country's position as a global leader in the industry.
At the meeting, which included the presidents of Sonapesca, Felipe Sandoval, and of Industrial Fishermen of Biobío, Macarena Cepeda, as well as executives from various companies, the Undersecretary was informed about the scope of the recertification process and the initiatives undertaken to achieve it.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
Record low juvenile salmon counts on River Frome raise extinction concerns.
An annual monitoring programme on the River Frome in Dorset has recorded the lowest number of juvenile wild Atlantic salmon since surveys began more than two decades ago, reinforcing warnings over the species’ long-term viability in UK rivers.
Conservationists from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) counted and tagged 3,226 juvenile salmon during their four-week summer survey, less than a third of the 10,000 fish they typically aim to sample and below last year’s previous record low of 4,593.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
The country's government has expanded its complaint against the Galician shipyard for alleged irregularities in the notarial deeds.
The president of the Bank of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay (BROU), Álvaro García, spoke this week about the case of the ocean patrol vessels awarded to the Vigo-based shipyard Cardama, warning that the payment scheduled for January "is irrevocable." This is despite the complaint filed by the government with the Public Prosecutor's Office after detecting "strong indications of fraud" and irregularities associated with the guarantee presented by the Galician company to build the vessels, valued at approximately 84 million euros. So far, the Beiramar-based firm has received 26 million euros.
Author: A. Pascual / La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Now that Houthi rebels have pledged to halt their attacks on the Red Sea shipping route, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is working hard to encourage container traffic.
In a bid to demonstrate the passage’s safety, Canal Authority Chairman Ossama Rabiee has personally visited container ships passing through the route and spoken with crew members about conditions.
Two more vessels owned by the same shipping line then passed safely through the canal on 16 November.
Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Fifty chefs and artisanal fishers gathered in Patagonia, Argentina, for a public event focused on local seafood and marine conservation, as discussions continue over a proposed amendment to Law 1355 – the 2021 legislation that prohibits open-net salmon farming in Tierra del Fuego.
The event, held on November 15 at the Ushuaia Aeroclub, brought together figures from the region’s culinary and fishing sectors. Under the banner “Fuegian Cuisine Honouring the Sea”, chefs Jorge Monopoli and Lino Adillón worked with cooks and fishers to prepare dishes featuring local species such as rock cod, clams, mussels, silverside and cholgas. The initiative aimed to promote regional seafood consumption and highlight the connection between the community and artisanal fishers.
Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
Norway will eliminate the year from fishing tags starting in 2026 to simplify processes, reduce waste, and improve control of the fishing sector.
Beginning with the 2026 fishing season, Norway will implement a new tagging system for fish and boxes, eliminating the year printed on the tags. The goal is to simplify the process, reduce environmental impact, and optimize financial control within the fishing sector.
In 2022, during the review of the Skriemärke system standard, tags with a two-year validity period were introduced to reduce the risk of fraud. However, after three years of evaluation, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) concluded that the measure created more bureaucracy than benefits.
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Kvænangen Herring Quota Reached as Norwegian Fisheries Conclude Weekly Catch Report
The fishing activities in Kvænangen have officially concluded for the season, marking the fulfillment o...
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Within the framework of the 122nd Meeting of Members of the International Olive Council in Córdoba, delegations from Spain and Morocco held a meeting to prepare for the 13th Spain-Morocco High-Level Meeting, scheduled for early December. At this meeting, both countries expect to sign two new memoranda of understanding: one on maritime fishing, aquaculture, and combating illegal fishing; and another on agricultural and agri-food cooperation.
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Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sister site, Kyst.no, has previously written about Nordlaks' new semi-closed cage, which has been under construction in Turkey. The hull has an inner diameter of 60 metres and an outer diameter of 72 metres. 
Following an unexpected drop last week, Norwegian fresh salmon prices are on the up again according to the latest figures from Statistics Norway.
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The Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Gloria de la Fuente, met with representatives from the National Fisheries Society (Sonapesca) and jack mackerel producers in the Biobío Region. Accompanied by Cristian Vallejos, Program Director of the 
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Record low juvenile salmon counts on River Frome raise extinction concerns.
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The president of the Bank of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay (BROU), Álvaro García, spoke this week about the case of the ocean patrol vessels awarded to the Vigo-based shipyard Cardama, warning that the payment scheduled for January "is irrevocable." This is despite the complaint filed by the government with the Public Prosecutor's Office after detecting "strong indications of fraud" and irregularities associated with the guarantee presented by the Galician company to build the vessels, valued at approximately 84 million euros. So far, the Beiramar-based firm has received 26 million euros.
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Now that Houthi rebels have pledged to halt their attacks on the Red Sea shipping route, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is working hard to encourage container traffic. 
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Fifty chefs and artisanal fishers gathered in Patagonia, Argentina, for a public event focused on local seafood and marine conservation, as discussions continue over a proposed amendment to Law 1355 – the 2021 legislation that prohibits open-net salmon farming in Tierra del Fuego..png)
Beginning with the 2026 fishing season, Norway will implement a new tagging system for fish and boxes, eliminating the year printed on the tags. The goal is to simplify the process, reduce environmental impact, and optimize financial control within the fishing sector.
