Kamchatka Leads Harvest, While Overall Volume Reflects Natural Salmon Cycles

The total Pacific salmon catch in the Russian Far East has exceeded 320,000 tons as of September 8, 2025, according to the latest data from the Federal Agency for Fisheries (Rosrybolovstvo). The performance is consistent with the cyclical nature of salmon runs in the region, which typically alternate between high- and low-yield years.

Kamchatka Krai remains the undisputed leader, contributing a massive 80.4% of the total catch with over 257,000 tons. Other notable harvests were recorded in Khabarovsk Krai and Magadan Oblast.

The overall volume is noticeably lower than in previous years, which saw catches fluctuate between 443,000 and 600,000 tons. This year's harvest is being driven primarily by pink salmon, which accounts for 69.5% of the total volume. Over a recent weekend alone, an additional 3,500 tons of fish were caught, with chum salmon making up 2,200 tons of that total.

Despite the lower overall numbers, the harvest is critical for the industry. Scientists from the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO) continue to monitor salmon populations using advanced methods to ensure the sustainability of the vital fishery.

Finnish foodtech and aquaculture company Finnforel has expanded its farmed rainbow trout offering to supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates.

LoHi products have already made their debut in the Middle Eastern market with the start of sales in selected LuLu Hypermarket stores in Dubai. Additional retail partnerships with selected ADCOOP and Carrefour supermarkets are set to begin in the coming months, Finnforel said.

In Finland, the company has already had success with its domestic brand Saimaan Tuore.

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First commercial field trial of its kind shows benefits of krill meal during seawater transfer.

A new study has found that feeds containing QRILL Aqua can help Atlantic salmon perform better during one of the most challenging phases of their lifecycle: the transition from freshwater to seawater. Conducted by Skretting in collaboration with Aker QRILL Company, this is the first study on the impact of QRILL Aqua from a commercial-scale field trial during the seawater transfer period.

A high-stakes stage for salmon farmers

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Artec Aqua and VAQ, both wholly owned subsidiaries of the Norwegian industrial and construction group Endúr, are merging.

Artec Aqua will be the acquiring company while VAQ will be the transferring entity.

Both Artec Aqua and VAQ are leading Norwegian technology suppliers for land-based fish farming facilities.

Endúr ASA, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a supplier of construction and maintenance projects, services, and solutions for marine infrastructure businesses in Norway and the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Sweden.

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Rulings on tariffs and FTC commissioner reflect constitutional checks on executive authority

In a significant legal decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Judicial Circuit ruled 7-4 that President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose global tariffs exceeded his constitutional authority. The court asserted that the power to impose taxes is a "core power of Congress" that cannot be usurped by a president through declaring a national emergency. The current tariffs will remain in effect until October 14, when the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case.

In a separate but related setback, the Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals also ruled 2-1 to reinstate Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, stating that her firing violated the independence of federal agencies.

Experts say this series of rulings highlights a direct confrontation between presidential power and the system of checks and balances. In response, President Trump warned that the U.S. may have to "cancel" trade agreements with partners like the European Union (EU) and Japan if his administration loses the lawsuit. He stressed that a failure in the case would be "extremely costly" to the United States.

Projected Catch of 400,000 Tons to Exceed Last Year's Figures and Secure Domestic Market Supply

Ilya Shestakov, head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries, announced at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that Russia's salmon catch in 2025 is expected to set a new record. The projected harvest is approximately 400,000 tons, a significant increase over the 235,500 tons caught in 2024.

The announcement, made at the Eastern Economic Forum, a key platform for promoting investment in the Russian Far East, underscores the nation's efforts to strengthen its fishing industry. The bumper harvest is a welcome development, ensuring that the domestic demand for "red fish" will be fully met, particularly for the festive New Year season. The exceptional catch is primarily driven by the country’s strong performance in the Far East, where the majority of the wild salmon harvest takes place.

Ruling Stops Short of Immediate Ban, Orders Review of Maui Dolphin Protections

A U.S. federal court has ruled that seafood imports from New Zealand's North Island could face a ban due to the country's failure to meet U.S. standards for protecting the endangered Maui dolphin. The decision, reported by Daniel Cusick of E&E News, found that certain New Zealand fisheries do not have protections "comparable in effectiveness" to those required under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act.

While the U.S. Court of International Trade did not impose an immediate import ban, it has ordered the Commerce Department to re-evaluate New Zealand's policies. The department must provide evidence of compliance by November 24.

This ruling is a significant victory for environmental groups who have long argued that New Zealand is not doing enough to protect the Maui dolphin, one of the rarest marine dolphins in the world, with a population estimated at fewer than 60 individuals.