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Opinion Article: Fishing in an Age of Barbarity

ARGENTINA
Monday, April 20, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

An Informe Técnico (Technical Report) is already circulating that violates the fishing law but seeks to justify the transfer of CITC (Individual Transferable Catch Quotas) from fresh-fish vessels to freezer vessels, threatening to wipe out thousands of jobs in Mar del Plata. The case in point is the approval of the transfer of the CITC from the “Sirius” to the “Santísima Trinidad”, which they now want to extend to the rest of the fleet. A new scandal is shaking the structure of the Undersecretariat of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries, threatening thousands of jobs in Mar del Plata. The project led by Juan Antonio López Cazorla, executed with the essential signatures of Idoyaga Molina, Juan Buono, and Eugenia Rodríguez, promoted by lawyers of endless inventiveness and backed by self-organized lobbyists on Esmeralda and Pa... FULL STORY

New Zealand
Hoki at 25: The Fishery That Redefined Sustainable Seafood Worldwide
Apr 20, 00:10
After 25 years of certification, New Zealand's hoki industry stands as a global benchmark for science-driven f... FULL STORY
Netherlands
Dutch Startup Turns Seaweed into Sustainable Textile Dyes
Apr 20, 00:10
Backed by European innovation funding, Zeefier is challenging the global textile industry by replacing fossil-... FULL STORY
Norway
Green Fleet Push: Record-Breaking Shipbuilding Deal Signals Major Shift in Aquaculture Vessels
Apr 20, 00:10
Historic agreement between AQS and Salthammer Båtbyggeri AS marks a milestone in sustainable maritime in... FULL STORY
Norway
Atlantic salmon welfare improves with at-sea slaughter, new study finds
Apr 17, 06:00
Research shows reduced stress levels and comparable product quality when fish are processed offshore instead o... FULL STORY

Worldwide
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Rising energy costs stall fishing fleets worldwide, tightening supply chains and setting the stage for further price surges ahead of peak season ... FULL STORY

Falkland Islands
Surge in loligo squid in the Falklands boosts fleet and strengthens sector confidence
Apr 20, 00:10
Catches surpass 2024 levels and confirm the recovery of this key species—distinct from illex squid—though concerns remain over costs and t... FULL STORY

Brazil
Brazil Bets on Aquaculture Boom to Transform Fish Production and Coastal Economies
Apr 20, 00:10
Government pushes investment, innovation, and policy reforms as sector lags behind traditional fishing in key regions ARACAJU — Brazil is ... FULL STORY
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