IN BRIEF - Trade balance in fishery products in surplus at TND 156.2 end of April 2024
TUNISIA
Monday, June 24, 2024
The trade balance in fishery products showed a surplus of TND 156.2 at the end of April 2024.
This surplus is up 87.7% compared with that at the end of April 2023 (TND 388), according to the monthly newsletter of the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI), published on Saturday.
Exports of fishery products totalled 11 thousand tonnes worth TND 266.5 at the end of April 2024, up 32.9% in value and 6.8% in quantity compared with the same month in 2023.
ONAGRI also reported a 24.5% rise in export prices compared with April 2023 (24.2 D/KG). The most exported species are fish (6 thousand tonnes), canned and semi-canned goods (2.2 thousand tonnes) and shellfish (1.8 thousand tonnes).
Tunisian exports of fish products go to 42 destinations. Italy is the leading importer (29%), followed by Spain (23%), Libya, the United Arab Emirates and Japan (7%).
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced that its research vessel will operate between Al Musannah and Muscat from February 19 to 21, 2026, as part of the Fisheries Resources Survey Project in the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman.
Source: TAS agency
The survey aims to assess and monitor marine resources to support sustainable fisheries management in Oman. Authorities have urged fishermen and sea-goers to avoid the vessel’s operational routes during the three-day mission to prevent disruption to scientific activities.
Mariners have also been advised not to deploy nets, traps or other fishing equipment at depths of 20 metres or more within the designated research zone throughout the survey period.
The Ministry emphasized that the initiative is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen fisheries oversight, improve data collection and ensure the safe and efficient conduct of marine research operations.
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.
Cermaq, a global leader in sustainable aquaculture, launched a special promotion to commemorate the Chinese New Year, reinforcing its presence in one of its most important strategic markets. The initiative consists of an exclusively designed box, inspired by the fire horse, a central symbol of the new year in Chinese culture, highlighting the company's commitment to cultural affinity and differentiation in its key markets.
Chinese New Year—the country's most important holiday—marks the beginning of a new cycle governed by the signs of the zodiac. In 2026, the fire horse will be the protagonist, a symbol associated with strength, vitality, and renewed energy.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is changing its distribution as a direct response to climate change. This is the conclusion of an international scientific study, which states that, throughout the 21st century, rising ocean temperatures will alter the areas where this species can feed, reproduce, and be caught.
The research, titled "Navigating Future Waters: The Resilience of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Under Climate Change" and published in the journal Fish and Fisheries, shows that, as the ocean warms, bluefin tuna will tend to move progressively northward, seeking cooler, more productive waters. This movement will result in habitat loss in tropical and temperate regions and a gain in favorable conditions in more northerly areas, such as northern Europe, the waters around Greenland, and the Northeast Atlantic.
Source: iPac.aquacultura | Read the full article here
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
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) warns of a jump from 20 cases in 2016 to 410 in 2025, a phenomenon linked to opaque fleets, flags of convenience, and routes under sanctions.
The oceans are filling up with ships "adrift" in both the literal and legal sense. What was a rarity a decade ago is becoming a trend: 410 cases of abandoned ships have been recorded in 2025, compared to 20 in 2016, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), a global union organization that tracks these incidents.
The Ministry for Ecological Transition wants to declare it endangered, and science advises eliminating further substantial impacts to protect it
A meeting between Sara Aagesen, Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, and nine well-known chefs from the Euro-Toques Spain association, "promoters of the 'No Thanks' eels campaign," resulted in a new attempt to declare the eel endangered, but only in Spain. The Committee on Wild Flora and Fauna will decide today whether to approve a measure that, in practical terms, would prohibit fishing for and selling eels and their fry (elvers) in Spain, even if other countries catch them, and without the additional protections recommended by scientists.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
The digitalization of fisheries management is a strategic priority for public administrations, driven by regulatory requirements, the need to improve traceability, operational efficiency, and data quality throughout the entire value chain. Satlink has established itself as a leading international technology partner in the design and implementation of integrated digital systems for the management of fleets and marine resources, collaborating with more than 40 governments worldwide.
Malta's new Integrated Fisheries Information System (FIIS) is a national project that establishes a new European standard for digital fisheries governance as a replicable technological model adaptable to different regulatory environments, fleet types, and administrative structures.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
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Exports of fishery products totalled 11 thousand tonnes worth TND 266.5 at the end of April 2024, up 32.9% in value and 6.8% in quantity compared with the same month in 2023.
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Cermaq
WORLDWIDE
The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is changing its distribution as a direct response to climate change. This is the conclusion of an international scientific study, which states that, throughout the 21st century, rising ocean temperatures will alter the areas where this species can feed, reproduce, and be caught.
UNITED STATES
Slade Gorton recalls Norwegian Atlantic salmon in seven US states over listeria risk
Puerto Montt, Chile-based salmon-farming firm 
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) warns of a jump from 20 cases in 2016 to 410 in 2025, a phenomenon linked to opaque fleets, flags of convenience, and routes under sanctions.
SPAIN
A meeting between Sara Aagesen, Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, and nine well-known chefs from the Euro-Toques Spain association, "promoters of the 'No Thanks' eels campaign," resulted in a new attempt to declare the eel endangered, but only in Spain. The Committee on Wild Flora and Fauna will decide today whether to approve a measure that, in practical terms, would prohibit fishing for and selling eels and their fry (elvers) in Spain, even if other countries catch them, and without the additional protections recommended by scientists. 
The digitalization of fisheries management is a strategic priority for public administrations, driven by regulatory requirements, the need to improve traceability, operational efficiency, and data quality throughout the entire value chain. 
