The El Niño climate pattern is expected to trigger severe marine heatwaves, leading to a significant decline in Indian oil sardine availability in 2027, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Research Institute (CMFRI).

Speaking at the inauguration of a scientist–farmer interface programme to mark National Fish Farmers Day at CMFRI on 10 July, CMFRI director Grinson George warned that the warming associated with El Niño is expected to intensify between October and December. The resulting impact is likely to be felt across the northern Indian Ocean by April or May 2027.

Source: The Fish Site | Read the full article here

It’s under nine weeks until the 2026 Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition and Conference, (IceFish), and visitors can now order their entry badges on the IceFish website.

IceFish attracts visitors from across Iceland and from over 60 other countries. The three-day event focuses on commercial fishing and Aquaculture and offers a wide range of exhibitors from across the sectors.

This year there will be Danish and Faroese pavilions and a strong exhibitor presence from Norway. The exhibition has growing international importance and there are exhibitors from fifteen other countries including Germany, Spain, Canada and the UK.

Source: Worldfishing | Read the full article here

Naturally occurring compounds such as geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) are two of the leading causes of poor flavour, writes Asbjørn Husby. As producers increasingly adopt more efficient production models, taking control of these compounds is vital.

Geosmin and MIB are naturally occurring organic compounds produced by microorganisms commonly found in aquaculture ponds and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Even at extremely low concentrations, once these compounds have been absorbed, it can lead to fish containing undesirable flavours, such as earthy or musty tastes, which are easily noticed by consumers. 

Source: Fish Farmer | Read the full article here

Chinese agribusiness Joyvio has requested a new arbitration in its long-running legal dispute with the former owners of Chilean salmon farmer Australis Seafoods, following the annulment of a compensation award worth around $300 million (€258 million).

According to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, Joyvio has asked the Arbitration and Mediation Center (CAM) of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce to appoint a new arbitration panel, arguing that the Santiago Court of Appeals overturned the previous award but did not invalidate the underlying arbitration proceedings.

Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here

The spot price of market-influencing Norwegian farmed salmon increased by NOK 1.44 (£0.11) per kilo, up to NOK 64.30 (£5.12) per kilo, in week 28, according to sector statistic provider Akvafakta.

That price is NOK 1.5 above the same week last year. If we compare it to the same week two years ago, the price is down by NOK 9.62, writes Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sister site, Kyst.no.

If we look at the trend for the last four weeks, the price is down NOK 0.64.

Author: Ole Andreas Drønen / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here

Reshaping seafood purchasing with quality, health and trusted certification, new global ASC research reveals.

Global study of almost 15,000 consumers shows growing interest in sustainable seafood, with trusted certification increasingly helping shoppers buy with confidence.

Consumer interest in sustainable food is growing rapidly, with a more than 10 percentage point increase since 2024 in consumers who say they prefer environmentally friendly products and look for sustainability claims on food. Yet when shoppers buy seafood, health, taste and quality still come first. Trusted certification is increasingly helping consumers turn their sustainability intentions into purchasing decisions.

Source: Fish Focus | Read the full article here