IN BRIEF - Alaska trawlers say chum cap 'will shut down the pollock fleet entirely'
UNITED STATES
Monday, March 27, 2023
Trawlers divert bycatch reduction discussions to 'genetic origins' of salmon. Do those going without care where the fish originate?
Seattle-based trawlers claim they are partners in Alaska’s fisheries. But they are unwilling to make any sacrifices to protect Alaska’s fishery resources. They are threatening a lawsuit against a new plan that imposes a floating cap to reduce Bering Sea halibut bycatch based on the abundance of the stock…they opposed a six month emergency moratorium on trawling in the Bristol Bay red king crab savings zone to protect mating/molting crab…the impacts of trawl bycatch are completely omitted from the NPFMC 10-year snow crab rebuilding plan…they refute findings that “mid-water” trawl gear is sometimes on the bottom more than 80% of the time, calling it “unscientific”…trawlers in the Gulf of Alaska oppose the call for more observer coverages of their catches…and now, as the write up below by Intrafish shows, they claim a chum cap will put them out of business.
The motto of the Seattle-based trawlers – who take 80% of the value of ALL groundfish from the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska – should be “conservation is everyone else’s problem.”
Oceanographic cruise strengthens environmental monitoring and the CHONOS system
IFOP completed the Patagonia Norte 2026 cruise, surveying fjords and channels from Reloncaví to San Rafael. Scientists measured temperature, salinity and dissolved oxygen and collected nutrient, chlorophyll and pH samples to strengthen CHONOS and environmental monitoring.
‘La cocina que cuida’ promotes healthy and tasty seafood
Opromar will showcase hake and sardines at Conxemar in Vigo. Chef David Carreira will lead a live cooking demonstration highlighting their versatility and nutritional value. AESAN recommends eating fish three or more times a week, prioritising oily fish.
EU-funded projects are developing ways to turn aquaculture side-streams, including mussel shells, farm plastics, fish waste and sludge, into new products and inputs.
Researchers, aquaculture businesses and public authorities examined opportunities to reduce waste and recover useful materials at a workshop held during Aquaculture Europe 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), together with EAS, EATiP and the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism
Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here
NAFAG warns of risks to marine resources and coastal livelihoods
Ghana’s NAFAG urged the government to suspend Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd.’s offshore gold exploration licences covering about 10,000 km² along 300 km of coastline, pending impact assessments and consultations to protect fisheries, habitats and food security.The association, which represents five major fisheries groups, said its concerns centered on the size of the licensed area, stakeholder consultation, and the application of fisheries and environmental safeguards.
GFJK sets deadlines for gear removal and mandatory catch reporting
Greenland's GFJK has closed the northwest commercial salmon fishery.
All nets must be removed by October 9, while license holders must report catches, including zero catches, by October 23. Failure to report will prevent operators from obtaining a 2027 license.
Namibia has granted an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) to the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, helping the seabed mining venture clear a key regulatory hurdle.
The project aims to mine phosphate in Atlantic Ocean waters in depths of 180 to 250 meters on the continental shelf off the west coast of Namibia, and if it moves forward, it would become the first commercial phosphate mining project in the world.
For more than a decade, the project, which is being developed by Omani-owned mining firm Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP), has drawn heavy backlash from environmental groups and the Namibian fishing sector
Author: Shem Oirere / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
SalMar harvested 105,100 tonnes of salmon in the third quarter, with disease and fish welfare considerations affecting harvesting and costs in Central Norway towards the end of the period.
Harvesting linked to infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) and fish welfare affected the Central Norway division towards quarter-end and influenced cost development, according to the company’s October 6 trading update.
SalMar did not quantify the financial impact or provide regional cost figures.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
FishSA warns rising diesel costs threaten fishing activity, jobs and food security.
Executive Chair Loyiso Phantshwa said fuel is among the sector’s largest costs.
Without government support, operators may reduce fishing or pass higher costs to consumers.Stop fishing, which would have a massive impact on the employment of seasonal and permanent staff
The association will showcase industry innovation, sustainability and new consumer opportunities
ANFACO-CYTMA joins the 27th Conxemar, presenting with Spain’s MAPA a new campaign promoting canned seafood. It will also showcase NOVAFOODIES and IMPRESS, projects advancing sustainable foods, blue growth and innovation, while holding meetings with FAO, EUROFISH and INFOFISH.
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Oceanographic cruise strengthens environmental monitoring and the CHONOS system
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‘La cocina que cuida’ promotes healthy and tasty seafood
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EU-funded projects are developing ways to turn aquaculture side-streams, including mussel shells, farm plastics, fish waste and sludge, into new products and inputs.
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NAFAG warns of risks to marine resources and coastal livelihoods
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Hokkaido harvest exceeds 80% of seasonal plan
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Namibia has granted an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) to the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, helping the seabed mining venture clear a key regulatory hurdle.
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The association will showcase industry innovation, sustainability and new consumer opportunities
