The Instituto del Mar del Perú (IMARPE) launched on February 16 the Hydroacoustic Survey of Anchovy and Other Pelagic Resources 2602-04, a key scientific research mission aimed at updating the biological and fishery status of the anchovy (Engraulis ringens) in the Grau Sea.

The expedition, which will last 48 days, will cover the entire Peruvian coastline, from Tumbes to Tacna, in order to estimate biomass, spatial distribution, size structure, and reproductive status of the country’s main fishery resource.

The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján, who highlighted the importance of having timely scientific information to support decision-making amid changing oceanographic conditions.

The survey will also assess the distribution of eggs and larvae, the composition and abundance of phytoplankton and zooplankton, as well as the presence of seabirds and marine mammals. In addition, oceanographic and environmental conditions will be updated, contributing to a comprehensive diagnosis of Peru’s marine ecosystem.

Slade Gorton recalls Norwegian Atlantic salmon in seven US states over listeria risk

US seafood distributor Slade Gorton has recalled frozen two-pound bags of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon sold through BJ’s Wholesale Club in seven states due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes.

The recall covers products marked as lot 3896 that were distributed in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia between 31 January and 7 February.

Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here

Puerto Montt, Chile-based salmon-farming firm Invermar has activated its emergency action plan responding to a mass mortality event that took place 12 February at its Traiguén 2 farming center, located in the municipality of Quinchao on the island of Chiloé.

Chile’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) reported on its website that a low oxygen phenomenon has affected 283 metric tons (MT) of fish, equivalent to 10 percent of the total biomass at the Traiguén 2 center.

The dead salmon are being removed by a fishing vessel and transported to the La Portada reduction plant.

Author: Christian Molinari / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

Salmon producer gets the go-ahead after 30-month wait

Cooke Aquaculture subsidiary Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd (KCS) has been given the go-ahead to add six extra pens to its fish farm at Coffin Island, in Liverpool Bay, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada. It applied for the expansion in August 2023.The approval by the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board (ARB) follows a hearing about the application in October last year. KCS will increase the numbers of pens from 14 to 20, raising maximum production by 198,000 salmon. This works out at an extra 1,000 tonnes wet weight if fish are harvested at 5 kilos

Author: Gareth Moore / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here

Food and drink manufacturers set out top priorities for government to support UK food manufacturers in new EU trade agreement.

• The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has set out ten priorities for UK food and drink manufacturers for the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU
• With food exports to the EU falling a quarter since Brexit, removing the additional cost and complexities food and drink manufacturers have faced when trading products with the EU since our exit in 2021 will benefit the sector
• However, alignment with EU regulation comes with potential risks and unintended consequences. Manufacturers are calling for government to keep businesses well informed on the scope of the SPS agreement 

Source: Fish Focus | Read the full article here

Bluegreen has just announced that it is now supporting SalMar in the process of taking the Marine Donut from the development phase into regular commercial operations.

A week ago Bluegreen disclosed that the second production cycle was broadly in line with expectations.

Now, in a new move, the facility is being adapted for post-smolt production – an application that sets new technical requirements for the system’s design.Marine Donut has so far been operated under a development licence, with a primary focus on food fish production.

Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Tilapia Prices Post Moderate Gains and Remain Stable Across Brazil

Tilapia prices recorded slight increases between February 9 and 13, maintaining stability in Brazil’s leading producing regions, according to the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea).

In Northern Paraná, the highest average price reached US$ 1.96 per kilogram (converted from R$ 10.24/kg), reflecting a 0.10% weekly increase.

In the Great Lakes region and Morada Nova de Minas, prices were equivalent to approximately US$ 1.84/kg (from R$ 9.62/kg), with gains of 0.63% and 0.43%, respectively.

Meanwhile, Western Paraná recorded an average of about US$ 1.67/kg (from R$ 8.74/kg), up 0.15%. In the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba region, tilapia averaged roughly US$ 1.88/kg (from R$ 9.82/kg), marking a 0.31% increase.