NOAA updates seafood inspection regs to reflect current practices
The changes align regulatory language with current practices, tools, and standards without altering stakeholder interactions or operational requirements
Modern challenges prompt revision of NOAA’s aquaculture plan after 40 years
The US' revised National Aquaculture Development Plan lays a roadmap for fully integrating aquaculture into the nation's seafood supply chains
Florida shellfish farmers push back against proposed oil drilling in river basin
Shellfish growers fear the potential environmental and economic impact of exploratory drilling in Northwest Florida
China’s Zoneco to sell aquaculture assets to state-owned controlling shareholder
Chinese seafood company Zoneco Group will sell aquaculture assets to its controlling shareholder for CNY 92.15m as part of efforts to streamline operations
‘Offshore’ vs ‘open-ocean’ fish farming: Researchers settle difference to improve site management
Researchers clarify 'offshore aquaculture' by distinguishing between 'exposed' conditions and distance from the coast, believing that clear definitions will aid farmers, insurers, regulators and investors in making informed decisions
Trump’s pick to head Commerce, NOAA expected to lead tariff agenda, too
Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Commerce will have a lot of say over commercial fishing and is expected to also lean heavily into trade policy
Peru anchovy landings aimed at fishmeal production rise, but overall catches drop
The total volume of Peru seafood landings fell by 22.2% in volume and 14.6% in value to 78,500 metric tons worth PEN 156.5 million in September
US offshore aquaculture advocates seize lame duck opportunity
'We've seen a lot of positive momentum on offshore aquaculture in recent years, and we want to capitalize on that by securing support from both the outgoing and incoming legislators' – Drue Banta Winters, Stronger America Through Seafood
US aquaculture sector hopes for boost from Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda
'I assume that the Trump administration's goal is to protect and create American jobs, not punish American consumers' – Marianne Naess, Great Northern Salmon
Peru fisheries see dramatic landings drop while frozen product demand rises
Fisheries landings in Peru totaled 118,000 metric tons in August, a drastic decline of 56.9% compared to the same period in 2023