IN BRIEF - Europêche, asks Von der Leyen to guarantee neutrality until the new Commission is established
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Fishermen call for the vacancy already left by Virginijus Sinkevicius to be addressed and for any potential interim commissioner to refrain from interim mandates
Madrid - The European fishing sector, represented by Europêche, of which the Spanish Fisheries Confederation (CEPESCA) is a part, has formally requested the acting president of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, to address priority is given to the imminent vacancy left by Virginijus Sinkevicius, Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries in the previous Community Executive, following his announcement of taking up a parliamentary seat.
Left, David Voces, general director of Europêche and right. Javier Garat, pte Europêche.
The sector requests this in a letter addressed to the president in which, in addition, it values ??her decision to appoint an exclusive Commissioner for Fisheries for the next term, and emphasizes the need to achieve a true balance between the conservation of biodiversity, a fleet competitive fishing and food security. According to the sector, this balance has not existed during the current legislature and it is necessary to make decisions based on greater knowledge of the fishing reality and scientific data.
Likewise, the sector calls on Von der Leyen to pay greater attention to primary food production and food sovereignty, advocating for these issues to be raised to the level of the Vice Presidency within the agenda and structure of the new Commission.
Maruha Nichiro Corporation will change its company name to "UMIOS Corporation" on March 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval at their June 25, 2025 meeting.
Notice Regarding the Change of Trade Name Maruha Nichiro Corporation (hereinafter “the Company”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors resolved at today's meeting to change the Company's trade name. This change is subject to approval of the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Incorporation at the 81st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 25, 2025
Reason for the Change:
The company aims to address global environmental and social challenges, moving beyond its current business model to ensure sustainability for the next 100 years. The new name reflects this forward-looking approach.
About the Name:
The new name, "UMIOS" (pronounced u?.mi.?s), symbolizes the company's commitment to providing optimal solutions in a changing world.
Note:
Details regarding the formal changes to the company's articles of incorporation will be released at a later date.
Russian fishing companies have resumed supplying canned fish to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) after a three-year hiatus.
These fish products are part of the UN's humanitarian aid to Asian countries, addressing food insecurity in the region.
Images show the floating factory 'Vsevolod Sibirtsev', a producer of at-sea canned fish, and the label on the 245-gram sardine cans, specifically marked 'DO NOT BUY, DO NOT SELL - NOT FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE' for the WFP.
Last month, NCCOS scientists taught staff from NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) how to analyze freshwater algal toxin data collected by NCCOS-designed sensors.
GLERL researchers Duane Gossiaux (left) and Danna Palladino (right) analyze a microcystin array as part of the training. Credit: NOAA.NCCOS toxin sensors are used in the moored (left; being deployed) and the mobile (right) Environmental Sample Processors (ESPs), both seen here in Lake Erie. Credit: Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (moored ESP) and NOAA (mobile ESP)
The sensors are deployed on GLERL’s moored Environmental Sample Processors (ESPs) in Lake Erie from July through early October, when harmful algal blooms most commonly occur in the lake.
These sensors, integrated into GLERL's moored Environmental Sample Processors (ESPs), provide near real-time microcystin measurements, crucial for early warnings to drinking water managers during harmful algal blooms. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's new mobile ESP, featuring a miniaturized NCCOS toxin sensor, expands GLERL's monitoring capabilities. The data from both moored and mobile sensors contributes to NOAA’s Lake Erie harmful algal bloom forecast, aiding in informed management decisions for drinking water treatment, recreational activities, and fishery operations.
The fifth edition of the event brought together more than 50 exhibitors, and 70 experts participated in the four congresses: Sinaval, Eurofishing, FuturePort, and Marine Energy Week.
The fifth edition of World Maritime Week (WMW) closed with a positive outcome after three days of "intense activity," according to the organization of the event, held at the BEC in Bilbao. This year, the event brought together more than 1,800 professionals from the naval, fishing, port, and marine renewable energy sectors, from 27 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Turkey, as well as Spain.
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The rebranding aims to strengthen its identity and commitment to sustainable seafood solutions, aligning with industry trends and consumer preferences.
Japanese seafood conglomerate Maruha Nichiro will change its corporate name to Umios on March 1, 2026, the company announced this week.
The rebranding reflects a strategic pivot toward sustainability, innovation, and global market positioning, as the company prepares for its “third founding” since the original firms were established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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The United Kingdom will provide funding for universities and research institutions to implement four projects supporting sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
On 7 March, U.K.’s national funding agency – U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) – announced that it has launched a GBP 12 million (USD 15.5 million, EUR 14.3 million) program to provide funding for four projects to strengthen sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
These include a project to support small shrimp farmers in Thailand and Vietnam; a program led by U.K.’s University of Southampton to improve mollusk-farming practices in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia; a project led by U.K.’s Natural History Museum to support the seaweed industry in Southeast Asia; and another led by U.K.’s University of Stirling to develop a digital tool to safeguard ecosystems and support sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam.
Author: Toan Dao / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
A major fire over the weekend has seriously damaged up to five new buildings belonging to Norwegian salmon farmer Alsaker Fjordbruk.
The police have launched an investigation, bringing in a specialist crime scene unit although at this stage it must be stressed the cause is still unknown.
It was a major outbreak, at Tysnes, south of Bergen, affecting most of what are still fairly new buildings which were either destroyed or very badly damaged. There were no injuries.
The outbreak brought in crews from at least four firefighting centres along with a coastguard vessel.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here
A master's student in the Graduate Program of the Fisheries Institute (IP-Apta), part of the Agriculture and Supply Department of the State of São Paulo, biologist Pedro Lopes Bezerra, is developing a study that could bring significant production gains to national aquaculture.
Entitled “Evaluation of plastic covering on the growth of tilapia and productivity of lemna in a water recirculation system,” the research aims to identify more efficient methods for tilapia farming, testing the application of plastic coverings over tanks and integrating this cultivation with the growth of lemna (Landoltia punctata), a small aquatic plant that can serve as a supplementary food source for the fish.
To achieve this, water recirculation systems (RAS) will be established, each comprising nine circular tanks with a usable capacity of 500 liters, alongside a 16 m² settling tank, with a total volume of 20 m³. In the experiments, the fish will be provided with three distinct feed types: exclusively commercial feed, a blend of commercial feed and dried lemna, and a combination of commercial feed and fresh lemna. The study seeks to determine if the incorporation of lemna can decrease reliance on conventional feed without negatively impacting the fish's health and growth. Furthermore, the research assesses whether this method can contribute to maintaining water quality and enhancing the sustainability of the farming process.
Tokyo, (Jiji Press)--The Japanese and Chinese governments on Saturday confirmed that they will make progress in talks toward the resumption of China's imports of Japanese fishery products.
The confirmation was made during a high-level economic dialogue between Japanese and Chinese government officials held in Tokyo, the first such meeting in about six years since April 2019. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (left) and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi (right), chaired the meeting.
China imposed the import ban in response to the release into the ocean of tritium-containing treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.'s meltdown-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan.
"It was meaningful that we were able to make confirmation about moving ahead with the import resumption-related process," Iwaya told reporters after the meeting.
Regarding exports of Japanese agricultural products such as rice, Iwaya said he told the Chinese side that priority should be given to what can be resolved early.
The sanction and operational costs are estimated to exceed 700 million pesos.
China increases the use of vessels with flags of convenience, according to Infobae reports.
After a process lasting just over two months, the Argentine State has collected a significant sum in fines and operational costs from the shipowner of the Xin Run 579, a vessel flying the Vanuatu flag, detected by the Argentine Naval Prefecture fishing illegally by trawling within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on January 5th.
The National Undersecretariat of Fisheries, the enforcing authority in this case, has not disclosed the exact amount of the sanction. However, unofficial sources informed Infobae that the total value would exceed 700 million pesos (approximately USD 640,000 at the official exchange rate, or close to USD 550,000 at the free exchange rate).
The procedure had taken place in January (see footnotes).
Russian Fishermen Surpass 1.1 Million Tons Since Start of 2024 Russia Fed.
Russian fishermen have achieved a significant milestone, catching over 1.1 million tons of aquatic bioresources since the beginning of 2024.
According to data from the Federal Agency for Fisheri...
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The fifth edition of the event brought together more than 50 exhibitors, and 70 experts participated in the four congresses: Sinaval, Eurofishing, FuturePort, and Marine Energy Week.
The rebranding aims to strengthen its identity and commitment to sustainable seafood solutions, aligning with industry trends and consumer preferences.
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On 7 March, U.K.’s national funding agency – U.K. Research and Innovation (UKRI) – announced that it has launched a GBP 12 million (USD 15.5 million, EUR 14.3 million) program to provide funding for four projects to strengthen sustainable aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
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The police have launched an investigation, bringing in a specialist crime scene unit although at this stage it must be stressed the cause is still unknown.
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Entitled “Evaluation of plastic covering on the growth of tilapia and productivity of lemna in a water recirculation system,” the research aims to identify more efficient methods for tilapia farming, testing the application of plastic coverings over tanks and integrating this cultivation with the growth of lemna (Landoltia punctata), a small aquatic plant that can serve as a supplementary food source for the fish.
The confirmation was made during a high-level economic dialogue between Japanese and Chinese government officials held in Tokyo, the first such meeting in about six years since April 2019. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (left) and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi (right), chaired the meeting.
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