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Chile Reverses Course on Fisheries Reform, Sparking Political Storm and Industry Tensions

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Thursday, April 02, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Kast administration withdraws key bill, reviving controversial 2013 law amid corruption legacy and growing unrest In a move that has ignited sharp political backlash, the government of President José Antonio Kast has withdrawn a major fisheries reform bill originally introduced under former President Gabriel Boric, leaving in place the controversial “Ley Longueira” enacted in 2013 during the first administration of Sebastián Piñera. The decision was confirmed this Thursday by Chile’s Secretaría General de la Presidencia (Segpres), which formally pulled the initiative from Congress. The withdrawn bill aimed to replace the current fisheries framework, long criticized for favoring large industrial players over small-scale fishers. Pablo Longueira --> The “Ley Longueira” has remained deeply contentious due to its... FULL STORY

United States Tuna Scandal on the High Seas: US Cracks Down on Mislabelled ‘Dolphin-Safe’ Imports Apr 1, 06:00 Millions of pounds of Mexican-caught yellowfin intercepted as regulators impose hefty fines and tighten scruti... FULL STORY		China Qingyuan Breaks Into Hong Kong Seafood Market with First Mandarin Fish Export Apr 1, 06:00 Historic 500 kg shipment highlights booming aquaculture industry and $340 million sector growth A... FULL STORY

Spain Spain’s Estuary Farm Makes History with World-First Global Aquaculture Certification Apr 1, 00:10 A pioneering seabass and seabream producer sets a new gold standard for sustainability, animal welfare, and ec... FULL STORY		New Zealand Storm Over Fisheries Reform: Critics Warn New Bill Could Reshape New Zealand’s Oceans Apr 1, 00:10 Environmental groups say proposed legislation risks sustainability, transparency, and public access while favo... FULL STORY

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Global Squid Market Holds Steady as Regional Dynamics Reshape Prices
Apr 2, 00:10
Diverging product demand and rising costs redefine industry trends in late March 2026 During week 13 of 2026 (March 20–26), China’s domes... FULL STORY

Worldwide
Opinion Article: Is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certifying Sustainability, or Endorsing Risk?
Apr 2, 00:10
The recent decision by the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) assessment body to re-certify Antarctica Krill as “sustainable” raises a fun... FULL STORY

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North Korea’s 'Eco Fish' Push Hits a Wall in China’s Crowded Seafood Market
Apr 1, 07:00
Despite aggressive marketing and export ambitions, dried mudfish from rice paddy farms struggle to win over Chinese consumers Processed... FULL STORY

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