IN BRIEF - ICES ASC 2024: The future of marine research is discussed at conference
UNITED KINGDOM
Thursday, September 05, 2024
The annual scientific conference ICES ASC 2024 will be held from 9 to 12 September in Gateshead, UK.
The conference brings together researchers and experts from around the world to discuss a range of topics in marine research and sustainability.
The themes include biodiversity, management of marine ecosystems and new technologies such as artificial intelligence in research. There will be 18 thematic sessions focusing on different aspects of the marine environment.
Knowledge exchange and networking
The conference is an important platform for knowledge exchange and networking, especially for young researchers, who get the opportunity to participate in workshops and presentations. These activities give them a unique chance to present their research and get valuable feedback from established experts in the field.
Gateshead, where the conference takes place, is close to Newcastle and is known for its cultural and historical attractions.
The aim of the conference is to create a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and cooperation across borders to promote a better understanding of marine environments and ensure their sustainability for the future.
FFA-coordinated surveillance operation strengthens regional efforts to detect and deter illegal fishing across Pacific waters.
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) flagged 16 vessels for further investigation during a regional surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The coordinated crackdown reinforces cooperation among Pacific nations to identify suspicious fishing activity, improve compliance and protect the region’s valuable tuna and marine resources.
The 3D-COAST system is designed to automate oyster handling, cut labor needs and produce up to 125,000 oysters per raft annually.
An oyster farm in Maine, US, is testing 3D-COAST, a floating vertical conveyor powered by two solar panels. The technology moves oyster baskets between water and air, automating tumbling and helping control biofouling.
Nissui targets 10,000 tonnes by 2030 as domestic production gains momentum.
Japan’s salmon farming sector is expanding, especially in Tohoku, driven by strong Asian demand and rising costs. Nissui plans to increase annual production from 4,200 tonnes to 10,000 tonnes by 2030.
The measure runs until October 15, 2026, covering fishing, trade, storage and export along all Omani coasts.
Oman has imposed its seasonal kingfish ban to support stock recovery and sustainable fisheries. In 2025, production reached 19,743 tonnes, worth RO 44.4 million. Violations may result in fines of up to RO 300 and imprisonment.
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Chile’s Constitutional Court has struck down a measure that would have made it easier for salmon farmers to move existing aquaculture concessions, dealing a setback to efforts to loosen regulatory constraints on the sector.
The court said in a communiqué dated August 13 that it had declared unconstitutional provisions creating so-called “micro-relocations” and exempting them from Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment System.
The measure would have covered movements of up to 350 metres from the original concession area.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
It was the fifth consecutive week of price increases last week, and the second-highest export tonnage ever
The spot price for market-influencing Norwegian farmed salmon rose by NOK 0.64/kg last week (week 32) to NOK 70.99/kg. That price that is NOK 15.94/kg higher than the same week in 2025.
The average spot price so far this year is NOK 77.41 NOK/kg, compared to NOK 78.34 for the same period last year.
Author: Pål Mugaas Jensen / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
New rules widen access across Spanish fleets but impose a limit of one tuna per vessel per trip or day.
Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has authorised 233 tonnes of bluefin tuna by-catch. Quotas include 67 tonnes for the Bay of Biscay, 64 tonnes for Cádiz ports, 55 tonnes for Mediterranean fleets and 47 tonnes for the Gulf of Cádiz.
Foreign fleets operating beyond Argentina’s EEZ could undermine conservation measures for Illex argentinus.
INIDEP warns that IUU fishing threatens squid sustainability in the Southwest Atlantic. In 2026, more than 250 foreign jiggers operated near Mile 201 and 110 around the Falklands/Malvinas, compared with 84 Argentine vessels.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the nationwide campaign in Kishoreganj, highlighting sustainable production, innovation and the growing economic importance of Bangladesh’s fisheries sector.
DHAKA – Bangladesh will observe National Fisheries Week 2026 from August 16 to 30, under the theme “A self-sufficient country in silver fish, Bangladesh first.”
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally open the event on August 16 at the George Institute Mini Stadium in Katiadi, Kishoreganj, and present the National Fisheries Medal (Gold Medal) to 14 individuals and organizations in 13 categories.
The awards recognize outstanding contributions to fish production, research, technological innovation, extension services, administrative efficiency and entrepreneurship.
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AMERICAN SAMOA
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) flagged 16 vessels for further investigation during a regional surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The coordinated crackdown reinforces cooperation among Pacific nations to identify suspicious fishing activity, improve compliance and protect the region’s valuable tuna and marine resources.
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The 3D-COAST system is designed to automate oyster handling, cut labor needs and produce up to 125,000 oysters per raft annually.
JAPAN
OMAN
The measure runs until October 15, 2026, covering fishing, trade, storage and export along all Omani coasts.
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Time-temperature, colour-changing labels help airlines, cruise lines, and rail operators protect perishable food quality from preparation to onboard service
CHILE
Chile’s Constitutional Court has struck down a measure that would have made it easier for salmon farmers to move existing aquaculture concessions, dealing a setback to efforts to loosen regulatory constraints on the sector.
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The spot price for market-influencing Norwegian farmed salmon rose by NOK 0.64/kg last week (week 32) to NOK 70.99/kg. That price that is NOK 15.94/kg higher than the same week in 2025.
SPAIN
New rules widen access across Spanish fleets but impose a limit of one tuna per vessel per trip or day.
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Foreign fleets operating beyond Argentina’s EEZ could undermine conservation measures for Illex argentinus.
BANGLADESH
