IN BRIEF - Galician fishermen, among the 246 Spanish vessels that can catch bigeye tuna again
SPAIN
Thursday, September 05, 2024
Since midnight on September 3, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has reopened directed fishing for bigeye tuna for the 246 Spanish vessels that had been banned from fishing since July 19 due to having exhausted the part of the national quota that had been assigned to them. Among them, there are several based in Galician ports.
They have the option of catching Thunnus obesus again because the ministry has applied what it calls an optimization mechanism, through which it recovers the kilos of this species that other fleets do not usually catch.
On this occasion, 1.82 million kilos of the 8.33 that the Spanish fleet can catch in the Atlantic this year have been allocated to the common pool.
Krishna Sri Kotikalapudi left her technology career to enter aquaculture and now manages 105 acres of shrimp farming operations in Andhra Pradesh.
An Electrical Engineering graduate, Kotikalapudi is involved in a family operation spanning nearly 800 acres, applying a technical approach to pond management, health and feeding. She also shares practical aquaculture knowledge with around 14,000 followers on social media, helping promote more efficient and science-based farming practices.
Fish exports fell 83.7% between 2014 and 2025, while ports, fishermen and coastal communities suffered major impacts.
Yemen estimates direct and indirect losses to its fisheries sector at more than US$15 billion, including around US$2 billion in lost exports and investment. Fish exports dropped from 46,300 tonnes in 2014 to 7,521 tonnes in 2025. In addition, 11 fishing ports and landing centres were affected, while more than 21,600 people lost their main sources of livelihood.
The initiative combines traditional fishing, tourism and gastronomy, backed by public funding for vessel upgrades.
Greece is promoting fishing tourism to diversify fishermen's income. The 2021-2027 programme funds vessel upgrades, safety and equipment, while a separate €16 million call supports investments in the professional fishing fleet.The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is supporting these initiatives through the Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Sea Programme 2021-2027, which provides funding for vessel adaptations, equipment purchases and improvements related to safety and hygiene.
Ode, Norway’s leading cod producer, has been awarded its first ASCcertification, the most rigorous and widely recognised sustainability, quality and responsibility standard in aquaculture. This makes Ode the first cod producer in the world certified against the standard of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
ASC opened for certification of Atlantic cod in 2025, when cod was included in the revised ASC Salmon and Cod Standard v1.5. Ode is the first company to have completed a full audit and been awarded a certificate under the new standard.
This certification is a strong validation of Ode, the way we operate, and the products we provide our customers.
Chilean aquaculture and agriculture giant AgriSuper has received approximately US $48 million in refunds of tariffs paid on its exports to the United States.
AgriSuper, which owns the country’s largest salmon farmer, AquaChile, said in its report for the first half of 2026 that the refunds were for tariffs paid on both its meat (chicken, beef, and pork) and salmon exports to the US in 2025 and the first quarter of this year.
Author: Gareth Moore and Jonathan Garces / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
Aquaculture in Ireland is holding steady in the face of a number of challenges – from the ongoing fallout from Brexit to warming seas and falling salmon prices – but many argue that its capacity to grow is being held back by a licensing system that is no longer fit for purpose
The Business of Seafood 2025 report, published by the seafood development agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), provides the most up-to-date snapshot of the state of aquaculture in Ireland.
In total, the seafood sector contributed €1.31bn (£1.11) to Ireland’s GDP in 2025, up 6% on the previous year.
Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
The platform showcases the work of more than 40 organizations and highlights innovation, sustainability and cooperation projects, including the Bermeo Tuna Forum 2027
Bermeo Tuna has launched its redesigned website, bermeotuna.org, as part of its renewed corporate identity. The platform will increase visibility for the more than 40 organizations linked to the tuna value chain and their innovation, sustainability, training and international cooperation projects. Key initiatives include the Bermeo Tuna Forum 2027, which will bring leading global tuna industry stakeholders together in Bilbao and Bermeo.
The goal is to drive continuous improvement in the shrimp industry
Aker QRILL Company, Edisa, and Milanplastic have joined the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) as new Associate Members. Pamela Nath, Director of SSP, acknowledges that this addition "allows us to bring together additional capabilities, expertise, and new perspectives to continue driving continuous improvement in the shrimp industry. We are convinced that collaborative work is the best way to identify opportunities that benefit the entire sector."
With the addition of these companies, SSP continues to expand its network.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
The freezer trawler *Olupale*—acquired by Nueva Pescanova for its fishing grounds off Walvis Bay, Namibia—is currently undergoing refitting at the Armón Vigo shipyard. It has been renamed *Novanam Three*. Yesterday, the vessel could be seen on the slipway sporting a fresh coat of paint, its new name and home port (Walvis Bay), and the company’s logo prominently displayed on its funnel.
Nueva Pescanova will add the former *Olupale* to the fleet of Novanam, its Namibian subsidiary. The company aims to strengthen its presence in a strategic fishing area with this 59-meter vessel, which features a 900-cubic-meter hold and accommodation for a crew of 66.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Norway exported 8,432 tonnes of trout worth NOK 692 million (€62.3 million) in July, with export value unchanged from the same month last year despite a 10% decline in volume.
Poland was the largest growth market for Norwegian trout during the month. Export value to the country rose by NOK 103 million (€9.3 million), or 221%, compared with July last year, while volumes increased 182% to 1,988 tonnes.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
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An Electrical Engineering graduate, Kotikalapudi is involved in a family operation spanning nearly 800 acres, applying a technical approach to pond management, health and feeding. She also shares practical aquaculture knowledge with around 14,000 followers on social media, helping promote more efficient and science-based farming practices.
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Yemen estimates direct and indirect losses to its fisheries sector at more than US$15 billion, including around US$2 billion in lost exports and investment. Fish exports dropped from 46,300 tonnes in 2014 to 7,521 tonnes in 2025. In addition, 11 fishing ports and landing centres were affected, while more than 21,600 people lost their main sources of livelihood.
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Greece is promoting fishing tourism to diversify fishermen's income. The 2021-2027 programme funds vessel upgrades, safety and equipment, while a separate €16 million call supports investments in the professional fishing fleet.The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is supporting these initiatives through the Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Sea Programme 2021-2027, which provides funding for vessel adaptations, equipment purchases and improvements related to safety and hygiene.
NORWAY
Ode
CHILE
Chilean aquaculture and agriculture giant AgriSuper has received approximately US $48 million in refunds of tariffs paid on its exports to the United States.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Aquaculture in Ireland is holding steady in the face of a number of challenges – from the ongoing fallout from Brexit to warming seas and falling salmon prices – but many argue that its capacity to grow is being held back by a licensing system that is no longer fit for purpose
The platform showcases the work of more than 40 organizations and highlights innovation, sustainability and cooperation projects, including the Bermeo Tuna Forum 2027.png)
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The freezer trawler *Olupale*—acquired by
POLAND
Norway exported 8,432 tonnes of trout worth NOK 692 million (€62.3 million) in July, with export value unchanged from the same month last year despite a 10% decline in volume.
