Ottawa backs Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters amid dispute

Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said France’s proposed exploratory snow crab fishery off Newfoundland and Labrador caught her by surprise.

Global Affairs Canada is addressing the issue, which the province called “offside.” Thompson expects a resolution soon and said France has issued no new crab licences.

She says France has not issued any new snow crab licences off Newfoundland.

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Three-year initiative targets generational renewal

The province is investing $1.2 million in the NL New Harvesters Network, a three-year initiative by FFAW, PFHCB and FHSNL to promote fishing careers, training and recruitment. About one-third of certified harvesters are over 54, raising concerns over future labour shortages.

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Orpagu warns crews lack effective social protection

Orpagu says Spain requires contributions for non-resident foreign crews despite lacking bilateral agreements to guarantee benefits. It urges application of ILO Convention 188, in force since 2024, warning owners pay double coverage and some are considering reflagging vessels.

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Japanese industrial group Yanmar has agreed a recommended cash offer for AKVA Group, valuing the Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier’s equity at approximately NOK 5.9 billion (€543 million).

The proposed offer of NOK 161 (€14.81) per share has unanimous board support. Shareholders representing approximately 92% of AKVA’s shares, excluding treasury shares, have committed to accept, subject to customary conditions, the company said in an October 2 stock-exchange announcement.

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Grieg Seafood is adjusting both its harvesting volume and cost expectations for 2026 following increased mortality at a farm in September.

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.

According to the company, the biology in the sea was good throughout August, before the situation developed negatively at the site during September.

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The campaign spearheaded by Pesca España, OPPC-3, and OPPF-4 returns to the fair with a new initiative to continue bringing trawl fishing and its products closer to the public—this time with gastronomy and music taking center stage.

Science and artisanal fishing deepen cooperation for sustainable management

IFOP researchers visited Ancud, Dalcahue, Tenaún, Queilen and Quellón on September 21–26, working with artisanal fishers and scientific observers to improve data quality, address operational challenges and strengthen monitoring of key benthic crustacean fisheries.Building sustainable fisheries requires quality information, but also participation, trust, and commitment.

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RAS technology and renewable energy to support yellowtail kingfish production

CurAqua B.V. plans a land-based RAS farm at Bullenbaai, reusing treated water and renewable energy.

Phase one targets 400 metric tons of yellowtail kingfish annually, with expansion to 1,600 tons, pending environmental studies and permits.

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