“It’s not just one bad farm—this is a widespread issue,” say activists following release of covert footage of salmon farms in Scotland. 

Three Scottish salmon farming sites, operated by Mowi, Bakkafrost, and Scottish Sea Farms, have been suspended from the RSPCA Assured certification scheme following the release of covert video footage by animal rights group Animal Equality UK.

The footage, taken earlier this year, reportedly depicts several breaches of animal welfare regulations at these farms

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China grew its mariculture output in the first seven months of 2024, according to ministerial data, thanks to concerted efforts made by the country’s government to grow the practice.

Output from seawater-based aquaculture rose 5.2 percent year over year between January and July of this year, resulting in 13 million metric tons (MT) of production in the period, according to data published by the fisheries bureau at the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

China’s overall seafood output rose by 4 percent in the same period, with output from aquaculture and mariculture together rising to 58.1 million MT.

Author: Mark Godfrey / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

Cermaq, Mowi and Salmones Austral are using this non-pharmacological alternative as part of health strategies to control Caligus infestation in their operations.

Caligus is a significant challenge for the salmon industry, since it impacts the health status of the fish, stressing them and violating the mucus and skin, their first immune barrier. Due to the generation of resistance to antiparasitic products, it is relevant to complement control strategies with non-pharmacological methods.

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Mowi has announced the inauguration of its renovated production plant in Zaragoza. Modern facilities that are part of the company's growth strategy in the Iberian market, and which aim to boost production capacity and optimize processes. "This renovation shows our commitment to operational optimization and the ability to meet the growing demand for fresh salmon," says Mowi

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Anfaco-Cecopesca and the meat industry associations Anice and Cedecarne, together with the poultry company Avianza, have once again conveyed to the Government the need to act through regulations to respond to the unfair competition that plant-based products pose commercially for industries specialising in the production, processing and marketing of animal protein. They have also defended the Mediterranean diet against the vegan "trend" included in the recent report on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture and Food in the EU.

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The autumn salmon fishing season off the coast of Hokkaido started in the northern part of the Sea of ??Japan.

Fixed net fishing began in the Wakkanai area on August 30th and 31st, but only a dozen or so salmon were caught. After that, early fishing began in Taiki, east of Erimo in the Pacific Ocean, where voluntary restrictions had been put in place to catch parent fish, on September 2nd, and in Otsu, Hidaka, Iburi, and Rumoi on the 3rd.

The Ishikari Bay Fisheries Association in the central Sea of ??Japan only set up land nets on September 2nd, catching 49 fish. This is a stark contrast to last year's first landing, when over 11 tons (more than 3,800 fish) was landed, including those from Ishikari Bay Honjo and Atsuta.

Offshore nets were set up on the 3rd and 4th, and on the 5th, two set-up boats were used to fish four lines from Ishikari Bay Honjo, catching a total of about 230 fish. The autumn salmon were small, and many other fish species, such as flounder, were also caught as by-catch. The association plans to operate while watching the situation at the beginning, aiming to pick up the pace from the end of the month when the water temperature drops.

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca), through the Safety and Certification Sub-directorate, carried out official procedures with the Panamanian Food Agency (APA), to request the extension of 33 Chilean plants on the official list of establishments that process fishery and aquaculture products for human consumption that can export to Panama until 2026.

The negotiations between both entities began in June, corresponding to 11 plants whose license had an expiration date of July 30, which were renewed. Added to these are another 22 plants whose certification expires on September 30 and are awaiting approval by the competent health authority. To obtain the extension of the certification, compliance with the health requirements established by Sernapesca must be guaranteed and the maintenance of its authorization to export products to Panama must be requested.

According to the Service's statistics, the most exported product to that Central American market during 2024 is raw frozen Atlantic salmon, with 935 tons shipped to date, followed by canned horse mackerel, with 166 tons exported to date. The main shipping regions are Biobío, from where salmon and horse mackerel are shipped; and Valparaíso, with horse mackerel and cuttlefish.

Source: Sernapesca

The Director General of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Technological Innovation, Antonio Basanta, has travelled to Belgrade (Serbia) as part of the Spanish delegation led by the General Secretariat of Fisheries to participate in the launching of the cooperation project with the government of the Balkan country under the title: 'Greater development of national fisheries legislation'. The objective is to strengthen the management capacity of the Serbian Executive in the field of the fishing and aquaculture sector in line with the criteria and community regulations for its possible integration into the European Union.

The Director General of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Technological Innovation, Antonio Basanta, has travelled to Belgrade (Serbia) as part of the Spanish delegation led by the General Secretariat of Fisheries to participate in the launching of the cooperation project with the government of the Balkan country under the title: 'Greater development of national fisheries legislation'. The objective is to strengthen the management capacity of the Serbian Executive in the field of the fishing and aquaculture sector in line with the criteria and community regulations for its possible integration into the European Union.

The Xunta, as an administration with competences in fishing and aquaculture, participates by sharing its experience in the regulation and management of these activities, which include the processing of marine products as well as their control and traceability.

Source: galiciapress

The national government is fulfilling its commitments to sustainable development in the artisanal fishing and fish farming sector in the Ucayali region and Peru; on Sunday, September 8, in the official newspaper El Peruano, the resolution 000062-2024-FONDEPES/J was published, which approves the “Guidelines for developing Investment Projects in Aquaculture and Artisanal Fishing Landings”, signed by Katia Natali Novoa Sánchez, head of the National Fisheries Development Fund (FONDEPES).

These guidelines seek to establish a clear and regulatory framework that facilitates investment in these sectors, promoting responsible practices, so it is expected that these projects will not only boost the local economy, but also ensure the conservation of hydrobiological resources, highlighted Blgo. Pesq. Mariano Rebaza Alfaro Regional Director of Production in Ucayali.

These guidelines may include aspects such as technical requirements with standards for designing and managing projects to ensure their viability and sustainability. Likewise, financing must be oriented towards how to access funds or incentives to carry out these investments.

Source: gob.pe

Good smolt is the key to successful farming. Should it grow large on land to perform better at sea? At the conference "Fremtidens smoltproduksjon" on 16-17 In October, you are invited to a thorough review of the latest knowledge in the field.

The conference is known for being aimed at smolt production in RAS and closed facilities at sea, and is organized by Nofima and Sunndal Næringsselskap every two years.

Debate new this year

This year, the conference will be opened by Fisheries and Oceans Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss and followed by business leaders with their insight into what is required to succeed in smolt production. One of the highlights will be an exciting debate on how politics, industry and research can work together to reduce mortality at sea. Is large smolt part of the solution?

There are expectations of a large participation from all sectors of the industry, including international players, because this is a global problem with roots in Norwegian conditions.

Source: Nofima