Peru fishery landings surge with strong gains in frozen, canned sectors
Peru's fishing industry saw a 56.2% y-o-y increase in landings during July 2024, with the total reaching 186,700t
Sea Harvest sees improved numbers in H1 despite tough start to year
'The first six months of this year have been some of the toughest months in the history of the group with the tragic sinking of the MFV Lepanto' -- Sea Harvest Group CEO Felix Ratheb
Shellfish farming still offlimits in Maine following rain-related closure
Despite reopening to the public, the state authorities emphasize that zones previously shut due to pollution and biotoxins remain restricted
Maryland utility ends river, shellfish pollution case by agreeing to $250K consent decree
Despite MetCom's attempts to fix the problem, over 76,000 gallons of sewage ended up in the environment between December 2022 and June 2023
Research initiative targets ocean acidification’s role in weakening shells
Canadian researchers are working on finding out which genetic characteristics make oysters more resilient to acidified waters
New Maryland aquaculture law expands ‘shellfish’ definition
The legislative change is expected to encourage new ventures by simplifying regulatory processes for aquaculture businesses
Sewage-tainted shellfish sites in Washington state under scrutiny, could halt harvest
Despite heightened concerns over fecal contamination, shellfish from 15 designated areas in the US state's waters have been confirmed safe for consumption
Sea Harvest eyes more overseas M&A, set for ‘different league’ after Terrasan deal
South Africa's Sea Harvest is looking for M&A in aquaculture and fisheries at home and abroad as it awaits the closure of a deal that will take its turnover close to $400m
Storm relief bill aimed at helping Maine’s coastal community sidetracked
Governor Janet Mills laments the changes made to her proposed bill divert attention and resources away from the pressing needs of coastal communities
Sea Harvest bullish on acquisitive move into pelagics, higher hake quota amid headwinds for Aussie shrimp
South Africa's Sea Harvest is bullish on its acquisitive move into pelagic fishing and a 5% higher hake quota, but low shrimp prices globally will impact Australian operation