During the Agriculture and Fisheries Council held in Luxembourg on October 27-28, 2025, Cyprus's Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, voiced strong support for the EU's position ahead of the upcoming International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) session.

The focus of her intervention regarding fisheries was on the possible increase in Total Allowable Catches (TAC) for bluefin tuna. Minister Panayiotou fully supported the European Commission's commitment to safeguarding the EU's interests, emphasizing that the stock's recovery is a success and the priority is to avoid any reduction in the existing EU quota distribution.

Fishing Fleet Safety

The Minister stressed the need to ensure fair treatment and predictability regarding the fishing opportunities of member states. Furthermore, she raised the issue of the illegal actions and harassment directed at the Cypriot fishing fleet by Turkey.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRICULTURA), through the National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries (Conapesca), has announced the extension of the fishing ban for all species of shrimp in marine waters spanning from Tamaulipas to Veracruz. The measure is now extended until November 10, 2025.

The provision, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), aims to promote the sustainable use of aquatic resources. This regulation is essential for ordering fishing activities and ensuring the protection of marine flora and fauna.

The decision to extend the ban is based on the technical opinion issued by the Mexican Institute for Research in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (IMIPAS), ensuring the management scheme is grounded in scientific criteria for conservation of the species.

Musandam Global Investment Company (MGIC) has launched its newest branch, MP World, marking a strategic push to position the Musandam Governorate as a leading maritime gateway. The initiative was immediately cemented by the signing of a pivotal 10-year agreement to develop and operate the Khasab Fishery Port.

The deal, which signals a new era for sustainable development in the region, was signed by Dr. Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and Raed al Shehhi, Chairman of MGIC. The Khasab Fishery Port will be exclusively dedicated to advancing Oman's fisheries infrastructure and supporting the nation's growing blue economy.

MGIC, a publicly listed company with deep local roots—boasting 1,885 shareholders from Musandam—is already a key driver of regional prosperity. Its portfolio includes major projects like the Tilal Al Nakheel residential development and the pioneering Musandam Drydock and Marine Industries. MGIC is also innovating in sustainable energy with a pilot project for Airborne Wind Energy (AWE).

While the Khasab facility will focus solely on fisheries, the creation of MP World provides a broader mandate to manage and operate various commercial, industrial, and logistics ports. This expansion aims to blend local insight with international expertise to achieve world-class standards in operational excellence, reinforcing Musandam’s strategic role in global trade and logistics.

Revista Puerto has confirmed today that the Argentine Agency for Investment and International Trade reported that the "Wild and Natural Argentine Sea" stand will be present at China Fisheries & Food 2025, accompanying twelve companies from the sector. However, López Cazorla's presence was not authorized, and scheduled meetings were suspended.

From tomorrow until next Friday, at the Hongdao International Exhibition & Convention Center, located in the Chinese city of Qingdao, Argentine companies will have a space to receive interested parties but will not have the official company of the Undersecretary of Fisheries of the Nation, who had not only confirmed his presence but had also scheduled meetings for the signing of commercial agreements together with the president of CAPIP, Agustín de la Fuente.

It was planned that the chamber, within the framework of a trade mission, would sign a shrimp commercialization agreement with Bright Food, a Chinese multinational food and beverage manufacturing company based in Shanghai. It is the second-largest Chinese food manufacturing company by revenue, being wholly owned by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government.

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SEOUL – South Korea's seafood imports from the United States saw a notable 8% increase in September 2025, reaching 2,438 tons compared to 2,250 tons in the same month last year. This surge, valued at $9.45 million (up 9%), signals strong monthly demand.

However, the year-to-date figures paint a different picture, with cumulative imports from January to September totaling 25,066 tons, a 12% decrease from 28,561 tons in the prior year. The cumulative import value for this period also declined slightly by 2% to $85.21 million. U.S. seafood currently accounts for approximately 4% of South Korea's total seafood imports.

Key species driving the September growth include frozen yellowfin sole, which soared by 39% to 3,526 tons, and frozen pollock, experiencing an impressive 84% increase to 2,377 tons. Conversely, frozen ray (skate) and frozen Atka mackerel saw declines of 7% and 23%, respectively. The average import unit price remained stable at $3.40 per kilogram.

Source: Union Forse Corp.

Leading maritime events and media company Mercator has announced that the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference(IceFish), will return to Smárinn, Fífan Halls, Kópavogur, Iceland on 22-24 September 2026.

Building on the successful IceFish 2024, the next edition will offer national and international business opportunities; new, co-located topical conferences; innovation features; new product presentations; business matchmaking and the IceFish Awards, which recognise excellence across the sector.

Source: Worldfishing | Read the full article here

Peruvian industrial fishing company and fish oil and fishmeal producer TASA has converted its fishmeal plant located in Chimbote on the coast of Northern Peru to run on natural gas instead of heavy fuels.

TASA said the project will reduce emissions by 18 percent at the plant – equivalent to 6,500 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) output per year – and the conversion of the facility, which TASA claims is the largest-capacity fishmeal plant in Chimbote, is the company’s fourth such plant that has been transitioned to a cleaner-burning fuel source.

Author: Christian Molinari / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

Researchers Vivian Montecino and Doris Oliva launch book in Punta Arenas, highlighting the legacy and challenges of women in marine sciences.

PUNTA ARENAS – Within the framework of the XXI International Conference on Harmful Algae (ICHA 2025), researchers Vivian Montecino (University of Chile) and Doris Oliva (University of Valparaíso) presented their book "Two women in an ocean of stories and a sea of changes" at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP).

The work, published by Editorial Universidad de Chile, spans over five centuries of marine sciences in Chile, rescuing the legacy of women in national oceanography. Vivian Montecino stated: "We wanted to tell how women have been integrating into science, as engines of transformation."

The presentation was attended by professionals from IFOP, the University of Magallanes, INACH, INIDEP, and local groups. Gemita Pizarro (IFOP) and Anelio Aguayo Lobo (INACH) praised the work for its gender perspective and its contribution to reflection on the Chilean sea.

Erik Daza, Head of IFOP Magallanes, emphasized the relevance of science for sustainable development and IFOP's role in generating key information. The event was valued as an enriching and emotional space.

But smolt survival fell to 61.8% after jellyfish attacks

The volume of farmed salmon harvested in Scotland last year rose by 27.2% to 192,000 tonnes (live weight) compared to the year before, when 150,949 tonnes were produced, according to the Scottish Government’s Fish Farm Production Survey published today.

However, the percentage of fish that were stocked as smolts at sea in 2022 and were harvested fell to 61.8%, compared to 68.7% for smolts stocked in marine sites in 2021. 

Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here