The autumn salmon fishing season off the coast of Hokkaido started in the northern part of the Sea of ??Japan.

Fixed net fishing began in the Wakkanai area on August 30th and 31st, but only a dozen or so salmon were caught. After that, early fishing began in Taiki, east of Erimo in the Pacific Ocean, where voluntary restrictions had been put in place to catch parent fish, on September 2nd, and in Otsu, Hidaka, Iburi, and Rumoi on the 3rd.

The Ishikari Bay Fisheries Association in the central Sea of ??Japan only set up land nets on September 2nd, catching 49 fish. This is a stark contrast to last year's first landing, when over 11 tons (more than 3,800 fish) was landed, including those from Ishikari Bay Honjo and Atsuta.

Offshore nets were set up on the 3rd and 4th, and on the 5th, two set-up boats were used to fish four lines from Ishikari Bay Honjo, catching a total of about 230 fish. The autumn salmon were small, and many other fish species, such as flounder, were also caught as by-catch. The association plans to operate while watching the situation at the beginning, aiming to pick up the pace from the end of the month when the water temperature drops.

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca), through the Safety and Certification Sub-directorate, carried out official procedures with the Panamanian Food Agency (APA), to request the extension of 33 Chilean plants on the official list of establishments that process fishery and aquaculture products for human consumption that can export to Panama until 2026.

The negotiations between both entities began in June, corresponding to 11 plants whose license had an expiration date of July 30, which were renewed. Added to these are another 22 plants whose certification expires on September 30 and are awaiting approval by the competent health authority. To obtain the extension of the certification, compliance with the health requirements established by Sernapesca must be guaranteed and the maintenance of its authorization to export products to Panama must be requested.

According to the Service's statistics, the most exported product to that Central American market during 2024 is raw frozen Atlantic salmon, with 935 tons shipped to date, followed by canned horse mackerel, with 166 tons exported to date. The main shipping regions are Biobío, from where salmon and horse mackerel are shipped; and Valparaíso, with horse mackerel and cuttlefish.

Source: Sernapesca

The Director General of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Technological Innovation, Antonio Basanta, has travelled to Belgrade (Serbia) as part of the Spanish delegation led by the General Secretariat of Fisheries to participate in the launching of the cooperation project with the government of the Balkan country under the title: 'Greater development of national fisheries legislation'. The objective is to strengthen the management capacity of the Serbian Executive in the field of the fishing and aquaculture sector in line with the criteria and community regulations for its possible integration into the European Union.

The Director General of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Technological Innovation, Antonio Basanta, has travelled to Belgrade (Serbia) as part of the Spanish delegation led by the General Secretariat of Fisheries to participate in the launching of the cooperation project with the government of the Balkan country under the title: 'Greater development of national fisheries legislation'. The objective is to strengthen the management capacity of the Serbian Executive in the field of the fishing and aquaculture sector in line with the criteria and community regulations for its possible integration into the European Union.

The Xunta, as an administration with competences in fishing and aquaculture, participates by sharing its experience in the regulation and management of these activities, which include the processing of marine products as well as their control and traceability.

Source: galiciapress

The national government is fulfilling its commitments to sustainable development in the artisanal fishing and fish farming sector in the Ucayali region and Peru; on Sunday, September 8, in the official newspaper El Peruano, the resolution 000062-2024-FONDEPES/J was published, which approves the “Guidelines for developing Investment Projects in Aquaculture and Artisanal Fishing Landings”, signed by Katia Natali Novoa Sánchez, head of the National Fisheries Development Fund (FONDEPES).

These guidelines seek to establish a clear and regulatory framework that facilitates investment in these sectors, promoting responsible practices, so it is expected that these projects will not only boost the local economy, but also ensure the conservation of hydrobiological resources, highlighted Blgo. Pesq. Mariano Rebaza Alfaro Regional Director of Production in Ucayali.

These guidelines may include aspects such as technical requirements with standards for designing and managing projects to ensure their viability and sustainability. Likewise, financing must be oriented towards how to access funds or incentives to carry out these investments.

Source: gob.pe

Good smolt is the key to successful farming. Should it grow large on land to perform better at sea? At the conference "Fremtidens smoltproduksjon" on 16-17 In October, you are invited to a thorough review of the latest knowledge in the field.

The conference is known for being aimed at smolt production in RAS and closed facilities at sea, and is organized by Nofima and Sunndal Næringsselskap every two years.

Debate new this year

This year, the conference will be opened by Fisheries and Oceans Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss and followed by business leaders with their insight into what is required to succeed in smolt production. One of the highlights will be an exciting debate on how politics, industry and research can work together to reduce mortality at sea. Is large smolt part of the solution?

There are expectations of a large participation from all sectors of the industry, including international players, because this is a global problem with roots in Norwegian conditions.

Source: Nofima

Norway’s Conservative Party has proposed significant reforms to the country’s aquaculture tax system, with plans to lower the current 25% cash flow tax and simplify the overall framework.

This was confirmed by party deputy leader Henrik Asheim, who has overseen the development of the party’s new program. The proposed changes aim to create a more predictable, understandable, and less bureaucratic tax structure to support the industry’s growth.

Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here

Norway’s seafood export value recently hit a new record high for the month of August; though, once again, currency effects were a big part of the value increase.

According to data shared by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14.6 billion (USD 1.34 billion, EUR 1.22 billion) in August 2024, up NOK 724 million (USD 66.8 million, EUR 60.5 million), or 5 percent, from the same month of 2023. That value means it was the best August ever for Norway’s seafood exports, NSC CEO Christian Chramer said.

Author: Chris Chase / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here

Aldi has invested more than £45 million in the British seafood industry over the past 12 months.

This increased investment is part of the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket’s ongoing commitment to championing Great British quality and supporting more UK suppliers.

This includes Aldi’s Scottish supplier, Thistle, which has been supplying the supermarket for more than 20 years with coated fish, fish cakes and its Specially Selected frozen cod and haddock.

Source: FishFocus | Read the full article here

Last Friday, September 6, the deadline for sending comments on the evaluation of the results of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in the period 2014-2024 closed. In this consultation, Anfaco-Cecopesca presented a position paper that vindicates fishing and aquaculture and, in particular, the importance of the processing industry in the European Union and Spain.

As it has made public in a statement, Anfaco-Cecopesca considers that the CFP consultation exercise is positive, but insufficient and does not take into account the necessary relevance of the sea-industry complex for the current moment.

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María Ubarretxena, spokesperson for the Basque Government and Minister of Governance, Digital Administration and Self-Government of the Basque Government, has confirmed the Executive's objective of activating the transfer of powers in matters of planning and management of the coast before the end of the year, as she announced in an interview with ETBI. "For us, the management of the coast is a very important competence, also from an economic point of view; it seems unbelievable, but we have to ask for many authorisations, such as, for example, to be able to put bars on the beaches

Source: IndustriasPesqueras | Read the full article here