IN BRIEF - Thousands of dead sardines off the coast of Japan cause uncertainty
JAPAN
Monday, December 11, 2023
Specialists indicated that it is not known why thousands of dead sardines appeared on the coast of Japan.
Residents and marine life specialists were baffled when thousands of dead sardines appeared on the coast of Japan, which caused uncertainty because it is not known why this number of fish lost their lives and ended up on the shore of the Japanese Sea.
According to the information consulted, the events occurred on the coast of Hakodate, in Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of Japan, where last Friday a huge amount of dead sardines appeared on the shore of the beach. Authorities recommended not consuming these fish.
The fact surprised fishermen and specialists because they pointed out that they had never seen such a number of dead fish in the area, although it is known that massive amounts of dead species washed up on the shores of the sea. The mystery increases after it has not been possible to specify under what circumstances these fish died.[...]
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The national association says this reflects its alignment with all farming sectors across Canada. The change was voted on unanimously by members at the Alliance’s annual meeting last week.
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Cepea records declines in four of five key producing regions
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Search continues for missing Indonesian crewman after accident involving 11 people
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Norway’s September seafood exports reached €1.65 billion, as salmon volumes rose despite currency pressures
Strong biological performance lifts 2026 guidance
Grieg Seafood stated in a stock exchange release on Friday that an unexpected algae incident led to gill damage and increased mortality at one of the company's locations.
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