A portion of the tuna caught at this almadraba will be used for aquaculture.
Ricardo Fuentes Group launched its wild bluefin tuna harvest at Barbate almadraba on Monday with the traditional first "levantá" (lifting). The activity, managed through Pesquerías de Almadraba, has begun, according to the Group, "with more personnel and improvements in equipment and infrastructure."
The Barbate almadraba, the same sources explain, "has been preparing in recent weeks to face a harvest for which its staff has been reinforced both on land and at sea, reaching a total of 77 people."
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As part of the Apromex project, the Marine Technology Center (Cetmar) of the Galician Regional Government (Xunta de Galicia) has developed a new web viewer for monitoring mussel larval density. The platform, which was presented by the Galician Regional Ministry of the Sea to the Galician Regional Government, allows users to view larval analysis data, focusing on mussel larvae, through interactive dashboards that are updated weekly. The platform also provides relevant information, such as the location of sampling stations and their evolution over time in 2023, 2024, and 2025. It also includes a diagram of the mussel larval cycle and observations on the evolution of the larvae at each sampling station.
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In March 2025, Korea’s imports of chilled salmon totalled 1,137 tons, representing a 16% decrease compared to the same period in 2024 (1,357 tons).
According to the data, cumulative imports of chilled salmon from January to March 2025 amounted to 3,217 tons a 22.5% decline from the 4,154 tons recorded in the same period of 2024.This accounts for approximately 1.4% of the total seafood import volume of 234,669 tons
Nissui has named organization veteran Teru Tanaka as its new CEO, effective May 2025.
The appointment is intended to facilitate the swift implementation of its FY 2025 mid-year business plan, entitled “Good Foods Recipe 2, the company said in a release. Current President and CEO Shingo Hamada will become chairman of the board of directors.
Tenaka has been with the company since 1988 and has held a number of leadership roles, including in Nissui’s Japanese sales division, its aquaculture business, and its marine products business, of which he is currently director and executive officer.
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New standard aims to reduce plastic waste from fisheries and aquaculture.
A new set of standards has been introduced to support the fisheries and aquaculture industries in designing equipment that can be reused, repaired, and recycled, according to a press release from Standard Norge.
The series, designated NS-EN 17988, provides a comprehensive framework for circular design in fishery and aquaculture equipment, covering the full product lifecycle. It includes six parts addressing requirements for design, labelling, circular business models, and digital tracking of components.
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Researchers receive cutting-edge ZooSCAN and methane sensor to enhance plankton studies, climate change indicators, and investigation of mass strandings along the Chilean coast.
This includes a ZooSCAN, which enables the digitalization of historical zooplankton samples, giving new value to organisms collected over 40 years ago. This will facilitate new studies as well as the generation of climate indicators that represent changes in planktonic ecosystems along the Chilean coast over the last half-century. This equipment is integrated into the Digital Library of Marine Plankton project funded by CORFO (Chilean Economic Development Agency).
Furthermore, the Department of Oceanography and Environment (DOMA) also incorporated a methane gas sensor, a major greenhouse gas and a cause of significant mass strandings on the coast of Africa. This gas apparently influences the massive strandings occurring between the Gulf of Arauco and the Chacao Channel, impacting the natural mortality rate of important fisheries resources such as anchovy and common sardine.
Compatibility with CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) instruments and the rosette samplers on the research vessels Abate Molina and Dr. Barbieri allows for flexible mobility suitable for deep measurements along the entire coast of Chile. This will enable the monitoring of the presence of this gas in the water column as a result of climate change.
Focusing on genetics, management, and sustainability, Embrapa will launch a digital platform to empower family fish farming at IFC Amazônia.
Embrapa will actively participate in the International Fish Congress & Fish Expo Brazil (IFC Amazônia), held from April 23 to 25 in Belém, Pará. Researchers from four of Embrapa's specialized units will present their latest findings and innovations across various aquaculture domains. A key highlight will be the launch of a new digital platform specifically designed for rural extension agents, with the aim of strengthening family-based fish farming practices.
Researchers Fernanda O'Sullivan and Flávia Tavares, from Embrapa Fisheries and Aquaculture (Palmas-TO), will lead discussions on the production of native fish species in net cages, emphasizing the benefits of utilizing monosex female populations. Dr. O'Sullivan, who specializes in genome editing, explains that “monosex populations offer significant economic advantages in aquaculture due to the common occurrence of sexual dimorphism, where distinct technical differences exist between males and females. Cultivating the superior gender leads to accelerated yields. One effective method for obtaining monosex populations in fish is through the sexual reversal of the fry.”
Their presentation will highlight the case of tambaqui, a native fish extensively studied at Embrapa, where females exhibit significantly greater weight and, consequently, higher productivity compared to males.
AquaChile reduced antibiotic use, addressed rising mortality rates from HSMI and microalgae, and expanded its presence in Asia, Africa, and the Americas in 2024.
Through its 2024 Integrated Report, AquaChile reported a significant reduction in the use of antibiotics not essential to human health and highlighted progress in biosecurity, animal health, and commercial strategy, with the opening of new markets and a strong presence in established destinations.
During 2024, the company did not use antibiotics classified as medically important in any of its species for the second consecutive year.
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They invite you to rediscover traditional recipes and also to innovate after Easter, based on this nutritious bluefish, taking care of your health without sacrificing flavor or your budget.
During Easter, many Chilean families look to replace red meat with healthier, tastier, and more affordable options. In this context, canned fish stands out for its practicality, versatility in the kitchen, and affordable price, making it an ideal alternative for this time of year and throughout the year.
Among them, horse mackerel stands out for its high nutritional value: It is an excellent source of protein, Omega-3, and essential minerals such as calcium and iron.
The conference "Financing Opportunities for the Blue Economy," organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA), has successfully highlighted the support instruments—European and national—that promote the sustainable development of the blue economy.
As stated during the conference, "small and medium-sized businesses have support instruments, once we provide advice and create synergies. We not only finance fishing and the maritime industry but also clean energy. There is no double financing; there is a great deal of interaction between projects. The first barrier is a significant documentation barrier, but the programs are based on subsidies and the contracting of services
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AquaChile reduced antibiotic use, addressed rising mortality rates from HSMI and microalgae, and expanded its presence in Asia, Africa, and the Americas in 2024.
They invite you to rediscover traditional recipes and also to innovate after Easter, based on this nutritious bluefish, taking care of your health without sacrificing flavor or your budget.
As stated during the conference, "small and medium-sized businesses have support instruments, once we provide advice and create synergies. We not only finance fishing and the maritime industry but also clean energy. There is no double financing; there is a great deal of interaction between projects. The first barrier is a significant documentation barrier, but the programs are based on subsidies and the contracting of services
