Chile pelagic landings down nearly 650,000 tons, led by 73% drop in sardines
Poor sardine and anchovy catches see pelagic landings drop by nearly 650,000 metric tons, or 40.5%, in first nine months of the year
Hayduk plans China foothold for giant squid sales; aims for food fish growth
Peruvian producer is doubling production at plant and plans to open cold store in China, all the while aiming to turn a page on fishmeal and oil dominance
Diamante wins award for affordable canned anchovy, jack mackerel products
Company hopes to push sales of branded cans, which, at just over $1 in price, were aimed at combating malnutrition, especially among Andean population
China Fishery Peru exec takes over as CFO of Copeinca
Appointment of Isaac Finger puts two China Fishery Peru executives at the head of Copeinca
Analysts warn Nigeria over planned fish import ban
Government's plan to reduce imports by 25% every year would cause 'severe shortages', and appears poorly thought-out, warn analysts
EU parliament backs renewal of Mauritania fisheries deal, amid criticism from Spain
The accord opens to European fleets the waters of Mauritania, but leaves octopus fishing aside, a condition that will cause job losses in Spain, critics warned
Chilean fishing group names new CEO
Arturo Natho Gamboa takes over helm of Corpesca, replacing Mujica who had resigned in wake of corruption scandal
Chilean salmon exports up 49%, as wild fish landings slump
Atlantic salmon rose by nearly half in value from January to August, but wild fish landings, especially for pelagics, dived
Namibian minister calls for responsible horse mackerel management
Fisheries ministry is drawing up new management system plan for stock, which accounts for half of country's $600m seafood exports
EU, Mauritania agree on amended fishing terms ahead of key vote
Meeting agrees to revise catch levels for cephalopods and lower fees for European artisanal fishermen, as EU parliament is due to vote on controversial fisheries partnership in October