The Government reaffirms its “commitment” to marine research and the protection of Mediterranean ecosystems with a contribution of 123,600 euros to the International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean Sea (CIESM). The contribution, approved by the Council of Ministers at the proposal of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, will allow Spanish scientists to continue being part of this international community that works for a more sustainable future for this sea.

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Anfaco-Cecopesca has expressed its satisfaction with the call for aid published this Wednesday in the BOE and which, framed in the Agro-Food PERTE, are aimed at the industrial strengthening of companies involved in the processing of fishing and aquaculture products. The business organization considers it a great achievement after a long and arduous process to include this activity - expressly excluded at the time - within the corresponding PERTE with funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).

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Norway’s mackerel exports surged in August, setting new records and highlighting the growing demand in Asian markets.

The country exported 17,367 tonnes of mackerel worth NOK 435 million (€36.57 million, £31.25 million) in August, marking a 155% increase in value compared to the same month last year. This growth in volume, up by 122%, is attributed to the early start of the mackerel season and the diligent efforts of Norwegian fishermen

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Dutch retail chain Albert Heijn has begun stocking farmed shrimp fed on a diet that includes insect meal created by Protix and algal oil from Veramaris.

“Albert Heijn is setting a new standard for sustainable seafood in the Netherlands. They are the first to introduce farmed shrimp that are raised with significantly higher welfare standards and have a low marine footprint, a culmination of several years of collaboration between multiple supply chain partners,” Skretting said in a press release.

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Process flexibility and scalability while utilising 100 percent of the fish: BAADER presents its latest Whitefish innovation at the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2024 (Icefish), taking place in Kopavogur, from 18th to 20th September 2024. The global provider of high-quality fish processing equipment, solutions and services will be exhibiting at booth B30.

“Whether onboard or inside a processing facility – our expertise in integration ensures that our equipment seamlessly fits into any processing line.

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Fixed-net Fishing Ban Lifted

Fishermen land the first catch of the season for autumn salmon, also known as chum salmon, in the port town of Taiki, Hokkaido, on Monday. 

The fixed-net fishing ban for the fish was lifted on the day. Fishermen skillfully sorted out the males and females from five boats. Female autumn salmon sold for ¥1,900 per kilogram ($ 12.96) during the bidding, while males sold for ¥950 ($ 6.48). Both were priced higher than an average year.

The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) has unveiled the first sea cage aquaculture project in the capital, marking a major step towards sustainable fishing and climate change mitigation. Located south-east of Delma Island in the Al Dhafra region, the project aims to relieve pressure on wild fisheries, support food security and promote future investments in the aquaculture sector.

The project consists of six floating cages designed to produce 100 tonnes of fish per year. It focuses on breeding high-value local species such as Safi Arabi, Gabit, Shaam and Sheri. To date, 168,000 Safi Arabi, 122,000 Gabit, 100,000 Shaam and 90,000 Sheri fish have been released into the cages.

The project is the first of its kind in the Middle East, equipped with advanced AI-powered data collection and monitoring systems. It employs environmental sensors to monitor seawater quality such as temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and ammonia levels. The system also features underwater and surface cameras to track fish behaviour and feeding efficiency, and a smart gateway for data transmission – all powered by solar panels.

This year, AQUA 2024, organised every six years by the World Aquaculture Society and the European Aquaculture Society, brought together 3,684 participants from 80 countries, including academics, representatives of the aquaculture industry, investors and public authorities, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The high participation makes this event the largest in the history of the conference, according to John Cooksey, Executive Director of the World Aquaculture Society. In particular, the presence of 382 students highlights the importance of the new generation in the future of aquaculture. With a total of 66 oral sessions, 945 presentations and 275 ePosters, the event has provided a solid platform for the discussion of relevant topics and the presentation of innovative research.

In addition to the academic sessions, the conference featured a large exhibition area with more than 235 stands, where the latest technological applications to improve aquaculture production were showcased. These stands not only enriched the attendees' experience, but also fostered collaborations between industry and academia, driving innovation in the sector.

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The Ministry of Fisheries is encouraging public-private partnerships to develop high-value coastal species for sustainability and to meet market demand.

Minister Alitia Bainivalu says many of these species are heavily fished and need to be developed to generate income, create opportunities for communities, and boost export earnings.

Bainivalu says the Ministry will also continue to focus on minimizing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in coastal areas.

“The Ministry will continue to increase monitoring, compliance, and surveillance in our coastal areas and ensure that users comply with all fisheries laws and regulations.”

Bainivalu says the Ministry intends to ensure that proper policies are in place to support projects to ensure effectiveness in relieving pressure on our depleted fish stocks.

She adds the estimated annual production of coastal commercial and subsistence fisheries is about 30,700 tons annually.

Bainivalu says this estimation is challenged by the hundreds of landing sites and the 850 coastal communities that depend on these resources for food and income.

With the aim of strengthening the productive innovation work of entrepreneurs in the agro-industrial, fishing and aquaculture sectors, the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, together with the Minister of Production, Sergio González, today supervised the Center for Productive Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITE) Maynas and the New Horizon Aquaculture Center of the Loreto region, where training and technical assistance are provided to promote productive development.

“We, from the central government and through the Ministry of Production, will continue working to strengthen the productive and aquaculture development of the Loreto region. We are convinced that by working in a coordinated manner we will achieve better results,” said President Dina Boluarte.

It should be noted that the CITEproductivo Maynas provides technological services in the productive chains of agro-industry and fishing, the main hydrobiological species being paiche and gamitana, mainly in the frozen, cured and silage lines.

In addition, the tour included a detailed visit to the various areas of this center, such as the agro-industrial pilot plant, the quality control laboratory and the aquaculture-fishing pilot plant.

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