Other Media | SeafoodSource: New study finds endangered shark meat in surimi sold in US grocery stores
UNITED STATES
Monday, October 06, 2025
“We weren’t setting out to look for sharks or other endangered species"
Anew study which used DNA barcoding to identify species in surimi – specifically imitation crab – sold in grocery stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. found evidence of unlabeled shark meat in 62 percent of the sampled products, with some shark meat from critically endangered species.
The study, recently published in Food Control comes on the heels of another recent study which found evidence of endangered shark meat being sold in U.S. grocery stores either with the species mislabeled or under the vague label of “shark.”
Author: Erin Spampinato / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
Artisanal fishermen have escalated their protests by setting up barricades in response to the persistent presence of Chinese squid jigging vessels ("poteras") along the Chilean coast.
This action reinforces the national complaints from the fishing union, which accuses the Chinese ships of engaging in the informal (illegal) capture of jumbo squid (jibia) under the pretext of merely "refueling" near the coastline. Chilean fishermen assert that the operation of the Chinese fleet directly threatens their livelihoods and the sustainability of local fishing resources.
A dramatic maritime accident occurred on the night of October 4 near the Ca Na estuary, when the fishing vessel BD 83019-TS (22.6 m long, 800 HP), captained by Nguyen Tran Ut (born 1976), sank after being struck by the oil tanker MS FAVOR.
The fishing boat, with 11 crew members aboard, was navigating about 17 nautical miles southeast of the Ca Na estuary (Khanh Hoa province) when it was hit by the tanker, which was traveling south to north, at 10:30 PM.
Immediately, the fishing vessel BV 95869-TS, captained by Nguyen Van Tao (born 1989) operating nearby, managed to rescue 10 of the crew members. Tragically, Captain Nguyen Tran Ut remains missing and is presumed to be trapped in the ship's cabin. The rescued crew are currently being transported to the port of Ca Na.
According to reports from the captain of a nearby vessel, the oil tanker MS FAVOR continued its course without stopping to provide aid.
The Gia Lai Border Guard Command is coordinating the search and rescue efforts, contacting six nearby ships to continue the search for the missing captain. Authorities have also issued a request to national agencies (Navy Command, Coast Guard, and Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centers) to mobilize additional resources. Furthermore, they are seeking contact with the Maritime Administration to obtain information about the tanker and coordinate further action.
Salmon Evolution (OSE: SALME) reports continued stable operations with minimal mortality and high biomass production.
Q3 operational summary:
Harvest of 1,387 tonnes HOG with weight of all-in price realisation of NOK ~61/kg. Average harvest kg HOG, up 20% from last quarter. run-rate 3.5
Net biomass growth of ~1,800 tonnes LW, up 6 % from Q2. Fifth consecutive quarter with increased biomass production Q/Q.
Fully stocked farm with a standing biomass of 3,009 tonnes LW per Q3, aligned with target both in volume and individuals.
“Salmon prices recovered during September on back of negative year on year growth in Norwegian biomass, supporting an increasingly tight supply-demand With a fully stocked farm and steadily improving production and harvest weights, Salmon Evolution is well positioned to capitalize on this”, CEO of Salmon Evolution, Trond Håkon said.
The project focuses on Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, sea bass, and sea bream.
The Norwegian research institute, Nofima, is developing the SelectOrganic project, which will contribute to improving fish resilience to bacterial diseases and heat waves, in addition to improving product quality and resource efficiency, it explains.
The project is based on the need to reform organic aquaculture "as a spearhead in line with the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategies." Considering that the "level of organic aquaculture production in Europe is low," Nofima clarifies, it needs to be strengthened to overcome biological, technical, and economic barriers.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
UK-based food and drinks company Princes Group has confirmed it will halt sourcing mackerel from the depleted Northeast Atlantic fishery and transition its entire Princes-branded mackerel range to MSC-certified Chilean mackerel.
The move follows the warning from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) that Northeast Atlantic mackerel stocks have fallen so far that a 70% cut to catches will be required in 2026 if the species is to recover.
From October 2025, MSC-certified Chilean mackerel (Trachurus murphyi), also known as jack mackerel, will be available in Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores, with further UK and Dutch retailers to follow in 2026.
After 15 years as CEO of Scottish seafood producer Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL), Victor West has decided that the time is right for him to step down from the role and explore new career challenges.
Under Victor’s leadership, the business has grown significantly and built a foundation for continued success.
We are pleased that Victor will remain closely involved with the business, taking up a new role as a Non-Executive Director on the main board. This continuity ensures we retain his deep knowledge and experience, while moving the business forward with renewed energy.
The Irish Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley, has authorized the directive that formalizes the measures announced by Ministers Dooley and Martin Heydon (Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine) regarding certain restrictions on trawling activity by larger vessels within the six-nautical-mile zone and the baseline.
Dooley stated: "This Policy Directive marks the culmination of years of work on reviewing access to our coastal waters. This has been a matter of great public interest, and I would like to sincerely thank all stakeholders who participated in the public consultation process." Therefore, from October 1, 2026, trawling—that is, the use of trawling or purse seine nets—will be prohibited by fishing vessels over 18 meters in length within the six-nautical-mile zone and the baseline.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
This company is one of the leading businesses in the frozen seafood sector
The Marfrío Group will be present at the latest edition of the Conxemar trade fair, held at IFEVI in Vigo, reinforcing its position as one of the leaders in the frozen seafood sector. The company continues to work to "maintain high-quality products, manufactured in its own facilities." This trade fair is a key event for the seafood industry in Spain, and Marfrío will have a team of more than twenty representatives at its 100-square-meter exhibition stand. Visitors will be able to learn about the operations and production of the group's factories in Marín, Portugal, and Peru.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Plans for Aquaculture Data Hub to be based on Scotland model
Scotland is ‘way ahead’ of the rest of the UK in collecting and providing data about its aquaculture sector, a panel on the future of UK aquaculture heard last week.
In a presentation to Seafish’s Aquaculture Common Issues Group (ACIG), Tim Huntington of aquaculture consultant Poseidon made the case for establishing an Aquaculture Data Hub in the UK.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
Hima Seafood has confirmed that its land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility in Rjukan, Norway, is now fully operational.
The project, first announced in 2020, has been described as one of the largest land-based trout farms in the world. Construction began in 2022, with the first roe stocked in 2023.
The company reported steady growth through the smolt phase and is preparing for its first commercial harvest.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
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“We weren’t setting out to look for sharks or other endangered species"
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Harvest of 1,387 tonnes HOG with weight of all-in price realisation of NOK ~61/kg. Average harvest kg HOG, up 20% from last quarter. run-rate 3.5
The project focuses on Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, sea bass, and sea bream.
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UK-based food and drinks company
After 15 years as CEO of Scottish seafood producer 
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
The Irish Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley, has authorized the directive that formalizes the measures announced by Ministers Dooley and Martin Heydon (Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine) regarding certain restrictions on trawling activity by larger vessels within the six-nautical-mile zone and the baseline.
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Plans for Aquaculture Data Hub to be based on Scotland model
Hima Seafood completes RAS trout facility.
