South Africa’s Oceana boosts profits, sales despite ‘challenging’ environment
South Africa's Oceana reported strong interim results on the back of increased sales volumes and high fishmeal and fish oil prices for its South African and US-based fishing operations
Popular Maine lobster bait fish seeing big bounceback
More than 3.3 million pounds of alewives were harvested in 2022 at a value of $1.5m, the largest numbers seen since at least 2018 and nearly twice the 2021 harvest
Ocean Harvesters christens new Atlantic menhaden vessels
Virginia's Ocean Harvesters has christened two new Atlantic menhaden vessels for the 2023 season
Ocean Harvesters to start menhaden season with two newly converted steamers
The menhaden harvesting season begins May 8 in the US' Chesapeake Bay
Cooke menhaden supplier Ocean Harvesters agrees to fishing restrictions in Chesapeake Bay
MOU between Ocean Harvesters and the state of Virginia limits times and places its purse seiners can fish the bay
Oyster farmers, fishers worry about expanded munitions testing in Virginia river
Opponents say the US Navy failed to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service about potential harm to Atlantic sturgeon
All-time most valuable Maine lobster harvest followed by stinker year
The average dock price for Maine lobster in 2022 was $3.97 per pound, 41% less than the all-time record $6.71/lb paid in just the year before
Cooke’s Omega accepts menhaden fishing restriction to avoid Chesapeake Bay ban
The company overcame significant protests and averted a complete ban on purse seining Brevoortia tyrannus within a nautical mile of the bay's shoreline
US regional fishery commission raises Atlantic menhaden quota by 20%
ASMFC’s decision continues its 'pattern of conservatively managing the Atlantic menhaden resource by providing a large buffer to ensure the target harvest rate is not exceeded'
IFFO 2022: Chinese demand for omega-3 may pressure supply; Cargill on novel oils
Undercurrent News is reporting live from this year's IFFO conference for the global marine ingredients industry, the first major gathering of the sector since 2019's event in Shanghai