ILO – The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has ordered the cessation of giant squid (Dosidicus gigas) extractive activities starting June 30, 2025, via Directorial Resolution No. 00113-2025-PRODUCE/DGSFS-PA.
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This decision has sparked strong rejection and concern among artisanal fishermen in the province of Ilo, who warn it jeopardizes the livelihood of thousands of families.
A group of pota fishermen and traders protested at Ilo's Artisanal Fishing Port (DPA) to express their outright indignation. "PRODUCE issued a resolution without listening to our demands," declared a union representative, reflecting the widespread discontent in the port.
Over 300 artisanal vessels in the southern part of the country are engaged in pota extraction. Fishermen state they had been operating under self-regulation agreements, limiting their catches (4-5 tons per vessel) to maintain resource sustainability. However, they accuse PRODUCE of disregarding this coordination and unilaterally imposing the measure.
Union leaders demand an immediate review of the regulation and the establishment of an urgent dialogue table to evaluate alternatives without harming the fishing population, seeking a solution that reconciles resource management with the socioeconomic needs of the artisanal community.
Inshore and Industrial Fleets to Halt Activities in July and August to Protect Marine Resources; Impact of Artisanal Exemption Under Evaluation
ACCRA – Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has officially announced the fishing closed seasons for 2025, a key strategic measure for the protection and sustainability of the country's marine resources. The closed season will run from July 1 to July 31 for inshore fleets, while industrial trawlers will observe an extended closure until August 31.
At a press briefing held on Monday, June 23, 2025, the sector minister and Member of Parliament for Shama, Emelia Arthur, confirmed a significant exception: artisanal fishers will be exempt from this year's closure. Nevertheless, the minister emphasized that this exemption does not absolve artisanal fishers from complying with other traditional and statutory fishery regulations, including Tuesday fishing holidays and the prohibition of illegal fishing practices.
To ensure compliance with the remaining regulations and to assess the impact of this decision, Ms. Arthur reported that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies have been instructed to engage with fisherfolk and monitor their activities throughout the period.
Dozens of Turkish-owned fishing vessels operate in the Mauritanian fishing grounds in prohibited zones, depleting pelagic fisheries, already depleted in several areas. They transfer their AIS devices to auxiliary boats to operate, almost always at night, beyond any control. "We will reach total collapse. Horse mackerel and mackerel are almost nonexistent."
When Guillermo arrived to work in the Mauritanian fishing grounds, where he serves as captain, he found "fish in abundance and sizes far exceeding the legally required."
Author: Lara Graña / Faro de Vigo l Read the full article here
Carrefour comercializará mejillón del Delta y ostra rizada de Marisc Mediterrani durante todo el año. La empresa catalana, especializada en la producción de marisco artesanal, y Carrefour han renovado su acuerdo.
En total, Marisc Mediterrani distribuye a Carrefour más de 90 toneladas anuales de marisco concha. La compañía también comercializará otros de sus productos como el cangrejo azul o el preparado de paella que la cadena distribuye en todos sus centros.
Marisc Mediterrani es una empresa familiar que, desde hace dos generaciones, se dedica al cultivo del marisco en el Parque Natural y Reserva de la Biosfera del Delta del Ebro.
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Puerto Montt, Chile-based salmon-farming firm Ventisqueros plans to increase efforts to decarbonize its operations, Ventisqueros Chief Commercial Officer Javier Calvo told SeafoodSource.
Calvo called 2024 “an especially significant year for Ventisqueros” in that it developed a fish-farming center that operates 100 percent on certified renewable energy. Ventisqueros’s E-Site, located in Tubildad on the island of Chiloé in Southern Chile, is the first such center in the Southern Hemisphere, according to the company.
The firm’s focus will now shift toward reinforcing its sustainability model, expanding the use of clean energy in more centers, and further reducing its carbon footprint.
Author: Christian Molinari / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
New study assesses global escape policies in salmon farming.
A new global review of policies regulating farmed salmon escapes has found wide variation in regulatory approaches, with many regions still lacking effective measures to mitigate ecological risks.
The study, published in Marine Policy, reviewed frameworks in 14 leading salmon-producing regions, including Ireland, Norway, Chile, and Canada. Drawing on government documents, NGO reports and industry media, the authors examined how each region regulates escape prevention, reporting, monitoring, recapture, and penalties.
While all jurisdictions had specific measures in place, the authors found that most focus on reducing the frequency of escapes—through requirements for net maintenance or contingency planning—rather than limiting environmental damage once escapes occur.
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The Andfjord Salmon Group has completed the sale of its Kvalnes harbour area site for some NOK 400 million (£29m) as part of a refinancing deal. Andfjord plans to lease back the harbour from its new owners.
The company signalled in February that it intended to raise around a billion kroner through a possible new share issue and the harbour sales.
It announced on the Oslo Stock Exchange that the harbour property has now been successfully demerged from the main company, and all relevant agreements related to the sale- and leaseback have been executed.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here
OSAKA – The participation of the Los Lagos Region in Expo Osaka 2025's Sea Week (June 2-6) has been positively assessed by Chilean industry associations, solidifying the quality and sustainability image of their seafood products in the demanding Japanese market.
Chile's pavilion, "Makün: The Mantle of Chile," highlighted the collaborative work of associations such as the Salmon Council, SalmonChile, AmiChile, and the Sea Urchin Association. Ricardo Arriagada, regional director of ProChile Los Lagos, noted that this international visibility "reaffirms that our products stand out for their quality, territorial identity, and sustainable approach," generating valuable synergies.
Chilean sea urchin was a key protagonist, with 88% of its 2024 exports to Japan (US$53 million). Its promotion included a special dish at the Kura Sushi conveyor belt sushi chain. Guillermo Roa, from the Sea Urchin Association, emphasized Japan's appreciation for "quality, safety, and traceability."
Chilean salmon, especially coho salmon, strengthened its position with tastings and seminars. The Salmon Council highlighted Chile's capacity to provide this "sustainable protein" to growing global demand. Melanie Watmore, Chile Salmon Brand director, hopes to "continue positioning Chile as a reliable producer of seafood."
The Los Lagos Region leads national salmon and mussel exports. Japan was the second most important destination for Chilean seafood products in 2024
State-of-the-Art Processing Vessel Joins Russian Fleet for Sustainable Catch and Onboard Processing
SAINT PETERSBURG – The Russian fishing fleet has officially welcomed its new trawler-processor "Captain Taran," following a solemn ceremony where the State Flag of the Russian Federation was raised in Saint Petersburg. This addition represents a significant step in the investment quota program, a key mechanism designed to modernize the country's fishing industry. The "Captain Taran" was built for LKT Company LLC (FOR Group).
The new trawler will operate in the rich waters of the North Atlantic, focusing on catching high-value species such as cod, haddock, sea bass, halibut, and wolffish. With an impressive daily catch capacity of up to 120 tons, the vessel is expected to achieve a minimum annual catch of 10,000 tons.
One of the most notable features of the "Captain Taran" is its modern, zero-waste processing factory onboard. This advanced facility is capable of producing a wide range of products, including fillets, caviar, cod liver, fish meal, and fish oil, with a total processing line capacity of 105 tons per day.
Beyond its excellent technical specifications, the vessel has been designed with the crew's well-being in mind, offering comfortable conditions for both work and rest.
Auténtica Premium Food has opened the registration period to attend its third edition, which will take place on September 15 and 16 at FIBES-Seville. Following the success of its previous edition, Auténtica returns consolidated as one of the most influential business platforms in the food and gastronomy sector, this year under the motto "Flavor with Mediterranean Origins." The event is expected to bring together more than 10,000 attendees from the food industry, retail and retail, the Horeca sector, and haute cuisine, for a unique opportunity to discover gourmet products and sustainable offerings, with values ??associated with health, origin, and the authenticity of the Mediterranean diet.
In the words of Manuel Bueno, Director of Auténtica Premium Food 2025, “Today, it is essential to maintain our commitment to high-quality local produce while preserving excellence in the gastronomic experience. The sector is facing a challenging time, requiring evolution without losing its original identity. In this context, our goal at Auténtica 2025 is to support all involved professionals in this transformation process, creating an optimal environment for knowledge exchange and for the development of synergies and alliances between professionals and companies.”
For this edition, more than 350 exhibiting brands will showcase their latest developments in the premium-gourmet segment, highlighting the best of the Mediterranean diet through products that combine quality, tradition, and innovation.
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ACCRA – Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has officially announced the fishing closed seasons for 2025, a key strategic measure for the protection and sustainability of the country's marine resources. The closed season will run from July 1 to July 31 for inshore fleets, while industrial trawlers will observe an extended closure until August 31.
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Dozens of Turkish-owned fishing vessels operate in the Mauritanian fishing grounds in prohibited zones, depleting pelagic fisheries, already depleted in several areas. They transfer their AIS devices to auxiliary boats to operate, almost always at night, beyond any control. "We will reach total collapse. Horse mackerel and mackerel are almost nonexistent."
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In the words of Manuel Bueno, Director of Auténtica Premium Food 2025, “Today, it is essential to maintain our commitment to high-quality local produce while preserving excellence in the gastronomic experience. The sector is facing a challenging time, requiring evolution without losing its original identity. In this context, our goal at Auténtica 2025 is to support all involved professionals in this transformation process, creating an optimal environment for knowledge exchange and for the development of synergies and alliances between professionals and companies.”
