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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland, chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, has noted that WTO members have expressed broad support for the use of the draft text on reducing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, distributed at the beginning of the month, as a starting point for negotiations based. He added that he intended to dedicate the next debate, which will take place in October, to a joint reading of the text so that members can propose concrete modifications to the draft.
The majority of squid are caught in the southern part of the North Sea, but the increase is greatest in the Skagerrak.
In the first two months of the year, Danish fishermen have landed 105 tons of squid worth 6.8 million kroner, as reported by Fiskeri Tidende.
During the same period last year, Danish fishermen landed 76 tons of squid worth 5.1 million kroner.
The majority of the squid are caught in the southern part of the North Sea, where landings have increased from 67 tonnes to 74 tonnes.
In the Skagerrak, landings have increased from 4 tons to 26 tons.
The squid caught in the southern part of the North Sea have mainly landed in the Dutch ports of Vlissingen and Ijmuiden, while the majority of the squid from the Skagerrak have landed in Hirtshals.
In January 2025, Japan significantly increased its purchases of sea urchins from Russia, reaching the highest levels since April last year.
According to RIA Novosti, sea urchin imports during this period increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and amounted to $9.6 million (1.5 billion yen).
In addition to sea urchins, Japan also increased its purchases of other seafood from Russia. In particular, imports of crustaceans, mainly crabs, amounted to $21.6 million (3.37 billion yen), down 25% from last year. Imports of frozen fish increased by 10% to $19 million (3 billion yen), and purchases of fish fillets and meat increased by 56% to $6.1 million (948.9 million yen).
However, shellfish imports fell 39% to $2.3 million (354.3 million yen), while dried, salted or smoked fish shipments fell 11-fold to $207,900 (32.5 million yen). Russia retained its second place among seafood suppliers to Japan, while Norway remained in first place with shipments of $10.6 million (16.48 billion yen).
Kadis guarantees that the "interested parties" will be heard regarding the entry of products from Thailand | The Asian country is reversing its progress against illegal fishing in the midst of negotiations
In April 2015, the European Commission issued a "yellow card" to Thailand for not effectively combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU). This is a warning that can lead to the prohibition of the sale of fish in the European market and which, today, is maintained by countries such as Ecuador, Panama or Gambia.
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Salmones Camanchaca harvested 47,661 MT WFE of Atlantic salmon in 2024, 8% more than the 2023 harvest (44,055 MT WFE). The volume sold reached 49,365 MT WFE, 15% higher than in 2023, which left an inventory of 3,575 MT WFE at the end of December 2024, 35% lower than in December 2023. As for Coho, the harvest was 4,493 MT WFE, which represents a 61% decrease compared to 2023 (11,439 MT WFE), due to the lower number of plantings mentioned. Sales were 11,234 MT WFE, compared to 5,516 MT WFE in 2023, resulting in an inventory of 2,263 MT WFE, 75% lower than at the end of 2023.
Revenues as of December 2024 reached US$ 405 million, 14% more than in 2023 (US$ 354 million), mainly due to the higher volume sold, although partially offset by lower prices (Atlantic -6% and Coho -16%).
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a post on his Truth Social social media platform that he has agreed to delay 25 percent tariffs on Mexican goods for another month.
The move comes just two days after the Trump administration implemented 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10 percent tariff on China on 4 March. Those tariffs were themselves implemented after a one-month delay from the original order in early February.
Trump said he suspended the tariffs after a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Author: Chris Chase / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has expanded its hake reproductive ban, establishing a comprehensive biological protection corridor to ensure the sustainability of the resource during its spawning period.
To safeguard the Peruvian hake resource (Merluccius gayi peruanus), PRODUCE has instituted a new 30-day reproductive ban in the maritime area between 04°00’S and 05°00’S, effective from 00:00 hours on March 7, 2025.
This measure, formalized through Ministerial Resolution No. 00106-2025-PRODUCE and supported by a technical report from the Peruvian Sea Institute (IMARPE), complements Ministerial Resolution No. 00078-2025-PRODUCE, issued on February 20. The prior resolution established bans in two adjacent maritime zones: from the northern boundary of Peru’s maritime domain to 04°00’S and between 05°00’S and 06°00’S. The newly implemented ban completes a unified protection corridor for spawning hake.
The ban applies exclusively to the industrial fishing fleet, allowing artisanal fishing with passive gear to continue operations. "This extension is based on scientific data provided by IMARPE,"stated Jesús Barrientos, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. "We are taking decisive action to facilitate hake recovery and ensure its availability for future generations of fishers."
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has announced an open virtual meeting focused on crustacean welfare at the time of killing. Scheduled for Monday, March 17, at 9:30 AM, the meeting aims to engage fishmongers, restaurants, and other industry stakeholders in discussions on forthcoming government guidance regarding humane dispatch methods for lobsters, crabs, and other decapod crustaceans.
The UK government, through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is developing guidance on crustacean welfare to align with the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 (WATOK).
The photo here shows Ian Gatt, the chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), along with wife Louise at the investiture for his CBE at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh (4 March).
He was made a CBE in last year’s King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his wide and varied work within the Scottish fishing industry.
After retiring as a fishing skipper in 2010, Ian has undertaken several influential positions representing the Scottish fishing industry, including his present role with the SPFA. He has been President of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) during two terms, spanning 10 years, representing the interests of SFF constituent members from Shetland to the Borders.
Ian is chairman of the Scottish Fishermen’s Trust, a charity established by the SFF to support projects that benefits the fishing industry and the wider marine environment. He is also a recently retired deputy chairman of the Fishermen’s Mission – a national charity dedicated to supporting fishermen and their families, and is chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group.
An investiture for a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) is a formal ceremony in the United Kingdom where an individual is awarded their honor by a member of the British royal family or a senior official. The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 by King George V to recognize civilian and military contributions to the UK.
ALDI - a leading international supermarket chain - has been named as Australia’s leading supermarket for sustainable seafood after landing three prizes at the 2025 Sustainable Seafood Awards.
The supermarket retailer cleaned up at the 2025 Sustainable Seafood Awards, claiming Best Responsible Seafood Retailer, Aquaculture Champion and Best Responsible Seafood Trader, presented by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
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? La organización invitó a estudiantes del Centro de Educación Superior de Hotelero gallego visitará su planta de Tui y asistirá a una conferencia Pez espada resoplando y participando en una degustación productos.
? El chef Beni Couso fue el encargado del corte y preparación de diferentes recetas que los invitados pudieron degustar estudiantes y medios de comunicación.
A Guarda - La Organización de Pescadores de Palangre de Guardeses (Orpagu) abrió las puertas de su planta de Tui para recibir a un grupo de alumnos del Centro de Hostelería de Galicia para una jornada formativa que les permitió sumergirse en el mundo del pez espada, uno de los productos estrella de la organización.
Durante la visita, que tuvo lugar esta mañana, los estudiantes recorrieron la Instalaciones de Orpagu, donde conoció de primera mano los procesos de estándares de trabajo y calidad aplicados en las diferentes divisiones de la planta. La experiencia fue especialmente enriquecedora para los futuros profesionales de la gastronomía, que pudieron ver en directo cómo se prepara un producto tan versátil como el pez espada. Uno de los momentos más esperados de la jornada fue el ronqueo, una técnica de corte que sorprendió a los asistentes por su precisión y les permitió descubrir la importancia de aprovechar al máximo este pescado.
La jornada culminó con una degustación de producto, donde los alumnos pudieron experimentar de primera mano las múltiples posibilidades culinarias del pez espada.
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Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland, chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, has noted that WTO members have expressed broad support for the use of the draft text on reducing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, distributed at the beginning of the month, as a starting point for negotiations based. He added that he intended to dedicate the next debate, which will take place in October, to a joint reading of the text so that members can propose concrete modifications to the draft.
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