The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture highlights the speed of document issuance, processing most requests in less than 24 hours.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MPA) has reached the milestone of 1,000 Certificates of Admissibility (COA) issued for shipments of fish and fishery products bound for the United States. This achievement reinforces the government agency's role in controlling and tracing Brazilian fisheries production, ensuring compliance with the certification required to access the US market.

The Certificate of Admissibility (COA) became mandatory in the United States on January 1, 2026, for certain imported fishery products. The documentation certifies that the cargo is not subject to import restrictions set by US legislation for marine mammal protection, guaranteeing verification of regulatory compliance and the legal origin of Brazilian fish and fishery products.

The vast majority of certificates were analyzed, issued, and sent to exporting companies in less than 24 hours. This operational agility demonstrates the MPA's capacity to maintain necessary technical rigor in data verification without causing delays in meeting productive sector demands.

BAAFS and Russia’s VNIRO advance plans for an international joint laboratory focused on sturgeon germplasm resources and genetic diversity.

The partnership will deepen research on sturgeon genetics, germplasm conservation, species identification, DNA technologies and product traceability. The initiative aims to strengthen scientific exchanges, protect valuable genetic resources and support sustainable development and international trade in sturgeon and caviar.

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Fish, abalone and sea squirt farms remain affected despite falling seawater temperatures

High-temperature mortality along South Gyeongsang's southern coast has caused losses of KRW 20.5 billion. Since late July, deaths reached 6.52 million fish, 1.09 million abalone and 2,434 sea-squirt lines across 351 farms. Waters have now fallen below 28°C.This summer, mortality-related losses were recorded at 351 marine and land-based fish farms across four cities and counties, including Namhae-gun, Hadong-gun, Tongyeong-si, and Geoje-si.

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KKP strengthens East Lombok’s lobster ecosystem through regulation, technology and an integrated production chain

Indonesia’s KKP is accelerating lobster aquaculture in East Lombok, already home to 1,563 farmers. Regulation No. 5/2026 organizes production from seed and nursery to grow-out, feed, financing and markets. Farmed lobster from 50 g can be exported, while at least 2% of harvests must be restocked to safeguard resources. Authorities see strong potential for Indonesia to become a leading global producer, generating greater domestic value and local employment.

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Ecuador’s shrimp industry has recovered from severe disease-related losses to become one of the world’s leading producers. At the Global Shrimp Forum 2026, speakers examined the factors behind this expansion and the constraints that may dictate future growth.

Ecuador’s shrimp industry has recovered from severe disease-related losses to become one of the world’s leading producers.

At the Global Shrimp Forum 2026, speakers examined the factors behind this expansion and the constraints that may dictate future growth.

Author: Emma Barbier / The Fish Site | Read the full article here

A new technical unit in Croatia promises to strengthen scientific cooperation and sustainable fisheries management across six Adriatic countries

A new technical unit dedicated to sustainable fisheries management in the Adriatic Sea has officially opened in Split, Croatia, strengthening cooperation among countries sharing the waters.

The Adriatic Sea Technical Unit of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will provide a permanent subregional presence to support scientific research, data collection and coordinated fisheries management.

Source: Worldfishing | Read the full article here

Move strengthens the connection between industry and the investment community

Norway’s new aquaculture show Global Aqua has signed up Nordic investment bank ABG Sundal Collier (ABGSC) as its financial partner.

With one year to go until the first Global Aqua at NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm, the organisers are developing a dedicated finance conference, bringing ABG Sundal Collier on board to contribute professional expertise, input on topics and relevant speakers.

The goal is to bring together the seafood industry, investors and other players from the capital market.

Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here

The Argentine Government, through the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries under the Ministry of Economy, has fined the Spanish-flagged fishing vessel “Farruco” after detecting it operating illegally inside the Argentine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The administrative measure was formalized under Disposition 20/2026 issued by the Undersecretariat of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries. The owning company was hit with a financial penalty of ARS $1,844,000,000 (approximately US$ 1,222,000 at the official exchange rate of 1,508.90 ARS/USD), which equals 1,000,000 Fishing Units (UP).

The “Farruco” becomes the fifth vessel sanctioned so far in 2026. Surveillance and enforcement actions were carried out jointly by the Argentine Navy, the Argentine Naval Prefecture, and the Undersecretariat of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries, utilizing high-precision electronic detection systems.

The vessel is registered to Pescaeste S.A., a company listed among the entities linked to Freiremar in the Canary Islands.

Ursula von der Leyen and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen visit Nuuk as Greenland strengthens political, economic and security ties with European partners.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mette Frederiksen arrived in Nuuk on September 6 for the signing of a joint statement strengthening EU-Greenland cooperation. The agenda continues with the Commonwealth annual meeting on September 7 and talks on foreign, security, defense and economic policy on September 8, involving Greenlandic, Faroese and Danish leaders.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Industry and Mineral Resources Múte B. Egede and Minister for Finance Aqqaluaq B. Egede, the heads of the Svalbard and Danish governments and several ministers will participate.

Strict quarantine controls support Indonesia's access to demanding seafood markets

Maluku prepared 2.9 tonnes of fresh yellowfin tuna for export, including 1.9 tonnes to Japan and 1 tonne to the United States by air. Karantina Maluku inspected temperature, hygiene, packaging and documentation to ensure compliance with health, quality and biosecurity requirements.

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