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Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%

Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).

Historic High Seas treaty ratified by almost 70 countries

The "High Seas" treaty, Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), comes into force 120 days after formal ratification.

TalentView: Rune Mikalsen, Kvaroy Arctic

Rune Mikalsen, CEO of Kvarøy Arctic, talks about his new role in Boston, and his aims and priorities for Kvarøy in the U.S. market.

Royal Greenland feels the pressure with $16m loss in first half of 2023

CEO Susanne Arfelt Rajamand notes Royal Greenland is impacted by "volatile environment", but despite market challenges, she predicts better results in second half of 2023.

Scottish Fishermen’s Federation blasts “naïve” fish stocks report

The SFF rejects "naïve" Oceana report saying UK fish stocks in "critical" situation: Scotland has "very well managed fisheries", says Chief Executive Elspeth Macdonald.

Australia to accept Icelandic farmed salmon imports

Permit "a long time in the making" says Icelandic food agency, but Iceland's farmed salmon now meets Australia's strict biosecurity rules.

Aquaculture Europe 2023 opens its doors in Vienna

The European Aquaculture Society's annual event features specialist presentations, a trade show and industry forum.

Israel’s Pure Blue Fish to set up its first US facility in South Carolina

Zero-discharge RAS innovator Pure Blue Fish will begin construction of its first US facility before the end of the year.

Icelandic land-based salmon farmer Laxey raises EUR 42 million

Family-led Icelandic project Laxey celebrates successful first round of funding, with construction of Phase 1 already underway.

Half of UK’s key fish stocks “critical”, says Oceana report

The UK's cod stocks are critically low, while mackerel is overfished.

Seafood startups hook investments worth $3 billion

Next-gen aquatech companies including cell-based seafoods prove popular with investors, but aquaculture and seafood producers still reel in the most funding, according to Crunchbase figures.

Indonesian aquaculture startup DELOS celebrates funding success

Aquatech startup completes its Series A funding round, and vows to "revolutionise" Indonesia's aquaculture industry.

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Global fishmeal and fish oil production drops by 52%

Dramatic drop in marine ingredients is due to cancellation of Peru's anchovy season, according to the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO).

Maryke Musson: Matorka’s new COO with vast industry experience

The Icelandic company Matorka has just announced that Maryke Musson will be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business.

Will the Icelandic government clamp down on aquaculture?

Fiskistofa proposes drastic measures to prevent farmed salmon from mixing with wild salmon in rivers.

Historic High Seas treaty ratified by almost 70 countries

The "High Seas" treaty, Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), comes into force 120 days after formal ratification.