Other Media | WorldFishing: Brussels urged to deliver a reinforced, specific fund for fisheries and aquaculture
EUROPEAN UNION
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Ahead of European Council and Parliament discussions on the future of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), EU policymakers have been issued with the call from leading industry bodies to maintain and strengthen the current fund for fisheries and aquaculture.
They have also been reminded of the sectors’ critical role in food security, economic stability and environmental sustainability.
The united call, made by AIPCE-CEP, Copa-Cogeca, EAPO, Europêche, ETF and FEAP, urges EU leaders to act decisively in support of the industries, with the insistence that they cannot be measured only in economic terms.
Focusing on genetics, management, and sustainability, Embrapa will launch a digital platform to empower family fish farming at IFC Amazônia.
Embrapa will actively participate in the International Fish Congress & Fish Expo Brazil (IFC Amazônia), held from April 23 to 25 in Belém, Pará. Researchers from four of Embrapa's specialized units will present their latest findings and innovations across various aquaculture domains. A key highlight will be the launch of a new digital platform specifically designed for rural extension agents, with the aim of strengthening family-based fish farming practices.
Researchers Fernanda O'Sullivan and Flávia Tavares, from Embrapa Fisheries and Aquaculture (Palmas-TO), will lead discussions on the production of native fish species in net cages, emphasizing the benefits of utilizing monosex female populations. Dr. O'Sullivan, who specializes in genome editing, explains that “monosex populations offer significant economic advantages in aquaculture due to the common occurrence of sexual dimorphism, where distinct technical differences exist between males and females. Cultivating the superior gender leads to accelerated yields. One effective method for obtaining monosex populations in fish is through the sexual reversal of the fry.”
Their presentation will highlight the case of tambaqui, a native fish extensively studied at Embrapa, where females exhibit significantly greater weight and, consequently, higher productivity compared to males.
AquaChile reduced antibiotic use, addressed rising mortality rates from HSMI and microalgae, and expanded its presence in Asia, Africa, and the Americas in 2024.
Through its 2024 Integrated Report, AquaChile reported a significant reduction in the use of antibiotics not essential to human health and highlighted progress in biosecurity, animal health, and commercial strategy, with the opening of new markets and a strong presence in established destinations.
During 2024, the company did not use antibiotics classified as medically important in any of its species for the second consecutive year.
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They invite you to rediscover traditional recipes and also to innovate after Easter, based on this nutritious bluefish, taking care of your health without sacrificing flavor or your budget.
During Easter, many Chilean families look to replace red meat with healthier, tastier, and more affordable options. In this context, canned fish stands out for its practicality, versatility in the kitchen, and affordable price, making it an ideal alternative for this time of year and throughout the year.
Among them, horse mackerel stands out for its high nutritional value: It is an excellent source of protein, Omega-3, and essential minerals such as calcium and iron.
The conference "Financing Opportunities for the Blue Economy," organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA), has successfully highlighted the support instruments—European and national—that promote the sustainable development of the blue economy.
As stated during the conference, "small and medium-sized businesses have support instruments, once we provide advice and create synergies. We not only finance fishing and the maritime industry but also clean energy. There is no double financing; there is a great deal of interaction between projects. The first barrier is a significant documentation barrier, but the programs are based on subsidies and the contracting of services
Order aims to remove rules that 'overly burden' fishing, aquaculture, and processing
United States president Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order aimed at increasing domestic seafood production.
It directs the Department of Commerce to immediately consider suspending, revising, or rescinding regulations that “overly burden US commercial fishing, aquaculture, and fish processing industries”.
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40 finalists were selected among the products submitted for this year’s competition, with 9 products for the HORECA sector and 31 products for retail.
Competition finalists represent 15 countries from around the world. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 6 May 2025 during the 31st edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in Barcelona, Spain.
The prestigious event’s product competition recognises the best seafood products represented at the Expo and highlights the latest trends in the sector
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky witnessed the launch of two new small fishing vessels, the "Avacha" and the "Oktyabrsky," further bolstering Russia's fishing fleet.
These vessels were commissioned by the V.I. Lenin Fishing Collective Farm as part of the investment quota program, an initiative designed to modernize and expand the fishing industry.
The "Avacha" and "Oktyabrsky" are the latest additions to the Project 04130 series, which comprises a total of six vessels. Notably, four other vessels from this series have already been delivered to the V.I. Lenin Fishing Collective Farm and are currently engaged in fishing operations.
An interesting detail is that these vessels are named after fishing villages located in the Kamchatka Krai region, highlighting their connection to the local fishing heritage. The newly launched vessels are specifically designed for catching bottom-dwelling commercial fish species, including cod, flounder, greenling, squid, and grenadier, within the productive waters of the Sea of Okhotsk. The harvested raw fish will then be transferred either to a dedicated processing vessel or to a coastal processing factory for further handling.
Reston, VA – Tonight, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood community. NFI commends the President and his Administration for taking a thoughtful, strategic approach to supporting American seafood production and consumption. The EO outlines key actions to benefit every link in the supply chain—from hardworking fishermen to parents who serve their family this nutritious and sustainable protein at home.
Importantly, the Order calls for reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on fishermen and seafood producers while also promoting the many benefits of eating seafood as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
NFI stands ready to support the Administration in advancing this important policy initiative and improving the lives of all those who depend on the commercial seafood industry.
The People's Republic of China has become the 108th member state of the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (PSMA).
The PSMA seeks to ensure that only legal, regulated, and declared fish catches are landed in ports and ultimately marketed. "This is achieved by allowing parties to deny entry or use of the port to foreign vessels suspected of engaging in IUU fishing, thereby preventing catches resulting from these illicit practices from reaching markets and consumers," explains FAO.
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The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, declared this Wednesday that the Red Sea "is now safe" and called on shipping companies to return to transiting through the Egyptian canal, after many opted to take other routes when Yemen's Houthi rebels began their attacks on shipping in November 2023. "I call on all ambassadors to convey to their shipping companies that the Red Sea is now safe. The last Houthi attack was last year. I think there should be no concern," Rabie said at a press conference from the Authority's headquarters in the northeastern Egyptian town of Ismailia.
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EUROPEAN UNION
Ahead of European Council and Parliament discussions on the future of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), EU policymakers have been issued with the call from leading industry bodies to maintain and strengthen the current fund for fisheries and aquaculture. 
BRAZIL
CHILE
AquaChile reduced antibiotic use, addressed rising mortality rates from HSMI and microalgae, and expanded its presence in Asia, Africa, and the Americas in 2024.
They invite you to rediscover traditional recipes and also to innovate after Easter, based on this nutritious bluefish, taking care of your health without sacrificing flavor or your budget.
SPAIN
As stated during the conference, "small and medium-sized businesses have support instruments, once we provide advice and create synergies. We not only finance fishing and the maritime industry but also clean energy. There is no double financing; there is a great deal of interaction between projects. The first barrier is a significant documentation barrier, but the programs are based on subsidies and the contracting of services
UNITED STATES
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Competition finalists represent 15 countries from around the world. Winners will be announced on Tuesday 6 May 2025 during the 31st edition of 
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
These vessels were commissioned by the V.I. Lenin Fishing Collective Farm as part of the investment quota program, an initiative designed to modernize and expand the fishing industry.
CHINA
The People's Republic of China has become the 108th member state of the 
EGYPT
The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, Osama Rabie, declared this Wednesday that the Red Sea "is now safe" and called on shipping companies to return to transiting through the Egyptian canal, after many opted to take other routes when Yemen's Houthi rebels began their attacks on shipping in November 2023. "I call on all ambassadors to convey to their shipping companies that the Red Sea is now safe. The last Houthi attack was last year. I think there should be no concern," Rabie said at a press conference from the Authority's headquarters in the northeastern Egyptian town of Ismailia.
