Other Media | EuropaAzul: Low Abundance Delays Patagonian Shrimp Season on the Argentine Coast
ARGENTINA
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The opening of the coastal Patagonian shrimp season in Argentina, a key event for the national fishing industry and international seafood markets, has been postponed after the first scientific survey yielded “disappointing” results in terms of resource abundance. Fisheries authorities, in coordination with the sector, have opted to delay the start of the season on land and make any decision contingent on a second study scheduled for mid-November, with the aim of avoiding premature exploitation of a stock already under pressure.
The Patagonian red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), commercially known as Argentine red shrimp, is the flagship product of the Chubut fleet and one of the most sought-after seafoods in Europe and Asia.
AN GIANG – The An Giang Province Police Investigation Agency has concluded its inquiry and proposed the prosecution of two fishermen, Huynh Hoang Muoi (born 1988) and Le Van Ut (born 1977), on charges of "Obstruction or disruption of the operation of computer networks, telecommunications networks, and electronic devices."
The charges stem from an incident where the suspects allegedly turned off the mandatory journey monitoring devices (VMS) on their fishing vessels, KG-96108-TS (operated by Ut) and KG-91633-TS (operated by Muoi), to fish illegally.
The investigation determined that the two boats left port on July 2nd. Later, due to poor catches, Ut allegedly turned off the VMS on his vessel and instructed Muoi to do the same on his boat. Both then proceeded to catch seafood, reportedly near the Vietnam-Malaysia border.
On the evening of August 14th, a Coast Guard Region 4 patrol boat discovered the two vessels approximately 233 nautical miles from Tho Chau.
Ut later confessed that he and Muoi intentionally disabled their VMS devices between July 2nd and August 14th to enter foreign waters for unauthorized seafood exploitation.
The case file has been transferred to the People's Procuracy of Region 2 for further action.
Fishers are being asked to respond to the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) consultation on proposals to close UK waters of ICES areas 7d & 7e to the king scallop dredge fishery in 2026 and 2027.
All UK waters in ICES area 7e are covered by the proposal instead of only the Lyme Bay area of 7e affected by previous closures. The closure would apply to vessels 10m and over in 7d while vessels 12m and under would be excluded from the closure in 7e.
Anfaco-Cytma has launched a creative campaign to promote the consumption of canned goods and highlight the fundamental role of these foods, "essential in our pantries." Under the concept "An Ace in a Can," this initiative emphasizes the suitability of these products, an excellent option that elevates every moment around the table.
Thus, messages like "Eating a 0-0 draw for your team. Opening some Champions League mussels and enjoying the match. Always have #AnAceInACan" are the focus of this campaign, which, with lighthearted humor, places canned fish and seafood at the center of everyday situations. The initiative highlights the virtues of these products as a nutritious and versatile alternative to savor and enjoy at any time.
Source: iPac.aquacultura | Read the full article here
Mazatlán, Sinaloa – Fishermen in Mazatlán, on the Mexican Pacific coast, have acknowledged a poor initial season for shrimp catching, despite the lifting of the ban on September 29.
A visit to the Alfredo Bonfil park pier confirmed that landings have been minimal compared to previous years. The vessels returning after their first trip are reporting catches that do not meet expectations.
Humberto Sánchez, a fisherman with over 20 years of experience aboard the vessel El Rebelde, indicated they only managed to obtain about five tons of shrimp, mostly of small size (known as cocktail shrimp). He also noted that the start of the season was delayed until mid-October due to bad weather.
Sánchez regretted that this season has been considerably lower than the previous one, when they had already registered up to 15 tons by this time.
Jesús Omar Lizárraga Manjarrez, President of the Union of Pacific Coast Vessel Owners (Unión de Armadores del Litoral del Pacífico), confirmed the situation, acknowledging that catches of large shrimp are low.
Official figures from the National Fisheries Commission (Conapesca) indicate that, so far this season, the Sinaloa fishing fleet has registered a total catch of 2,769 tons.
Drones have arrived to revolutionize numerous activities, becoming true allies in the audiovisual field. In audiovisual production, for example, they capture breathtaking shots. They are also used in agriculture, facilitating crop monitoring; supporting the tracking, identification, and rescue efforts of lifeguard services with their keen eyesight; and in package delivery, with the ambitious goal of reaching millions of homes in the not-too-distant future. Their image is usually associated with airspace and the unmanned flights these devices typically perform, but today, more than ever, they are present at sea, at depths of tens of meters.
Author: Jorge Garnelo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
The revelations by the broadcaster NRK in its recent series Lakselandet sent shockwaves through the Norwegian aquaculture industry, Sjomatbedriftene says.
The organisation’s statement warns: “Illegal exports of farmed fish, suspicions of document forgery and what the Customs Administration describes as possible organized crime, threaten confidence in one of Norway’s most important export industries.”
Seafood companies are reacting strongly and demanding immediate action from the authorities.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
South Korea's appetite for Norwegian seafood is surging, with cumulative imports from January to October 2025 reaching 68,608 tons, a significant 25% increase over the same period last year.
This strong performance occurred despite a slight 3% dip in October imports (3,660 tons). Overall, Norwegian seafood makes up 9% of Korea's total seafood imports.
Key Product Gains and Price Trend
The growth was powered by several key product categories:
Frozen Mackerel led the charge, with imports rising 32% to 31,697 tons.
Frozen Mackerel Fillet saw a massive 74% surge (6,507 tons).
Fresh Atlantic Salmon also experienced a major leap, growing 75% to 5,832 tons.
Conversely, general Fresh Salmon imports saw a 7% decrease.
In terms of value, the cumulative imports for the first ten months reached USD $481.93 million, a 10% increase year-over-year. However, the average import price dropped by 12% to $7.02 per kilogram, suggesting that while volume is up, the unit cost has declined.
Norwegian municipalities and county authorities that host fish farms will receive more than NOK 1.4 billion (£105.1 million) through the Aquaculture Fund this year, the government has announced.
The Aquaculture Fund receives income from the sale of new permit capacity for aquaculture, as well as from a type of tax - a "production fee" of NOK 0.965 per kilo that is levied on farmed salmon.
In total, 143 municpalities and eight county councils will receive a payment from the fund, calculated on how much area each individual municipality and county has set aside for fish farming.
Source: fihsfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The Nueva Pescanova Group and the CCOO and UGT unions have reached an agreement to sign what will be the first collective bargaining agreement for the entire group nationwide. The agreement, which will not be supported by the Galician Inter-Union Confederation (CIG), marks a "historic milestone" for the company, according to the fishing firm, and will provide the Nueva Pescanova Group companies in Spain—with the exception of Insuíña—with a common and balanced labor framework. Thus, the new agreement integrates all employees of Nueva Pescanova, S.L., Pescanova España, S.L.U., and Novapesca Trading, S.L., "reflecting the reality of a cohesive company committed to a common project." “Where nine agreements were previously in place, there will now be only one.”
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
ARGENTINA
The opening of the coastal Patagonian shrimp season in Argentina, a key event for the national fishing industry and international seafood markets, has been postponed after the first scientific survey yielded “disappointing” results in terms of resource abundance. Fisheries authorities, in coordination with the sector, have opted to delay the start of the season on land and make any decision contingent on a second study scheduled for mid-November, with the aim of avoiding premature exploitation of a stock already under pressure.
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Fishers are being asked to respond to the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) consultation on proposals to close UK waters of ICES areas 7d & 7e to the king scallop dredge fishery in 2026 and 2027.
A carnivorous "death-ball" sponge has been declared one of the oddest finds made during a deep-sea expedition near Antarctica.
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NORWAY
Drones have arrived to revolutionize numerous activities, becoming true allies in the audiovisual field. In audiovisual production, for example, they capture breathtaking shots. They are also used in agriculture, facilitating crop monitoring; supporting the tracking, identification, and rescue efforts of lifeguard services with their keen eyesight; and in package delivery, with the ambitious goal of reaching millions of homes in the not-too-distant future. Their image is usually associated with airspace and the unmanned flights these devices typically perform, but today, more than ever, they are present at sea, at depths of tens of meters. 
The revelations by the broadcaster NRK in its recent series Lakselandet sent shockwaves through the Norwegian aquaculture industry, Sjomatbedriftene says.
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Norwegian municipalities and county authorities that host fish farms will receive more than NOK 1.4 billion (£105.1 million) through the Aquaculture Fund this year, the government has announced.
The Nueva Pescanova Group and the CCOO and UGT unions have reached an agreement to sign what will be the first collective bargaining agreement for the entire group nationwide. The agreement, which will not be supported by the Galician Inter-Union Confederation (CIG), marks a "historic milestone" for the company, according to the fishing firm, and will provide the Nueva Pescanova Group companies in Spain—with the exception of Insuíña—with a common and balanced labor framework. Thus, the new agreement integrates all employees of Nueva Pescanova, S.L., Pescanova España, S.L.U., and Novapesca Trading, S.L., "reflecting the reality of a cohesive company committed to a common project." “Where nine agreements were previously in place, there will now be only one.”
