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
Camanchaca anchors presence in Europe with Vigo office inauguration
This strategic location in Spain's coastal city of Vigo allows Camanchaca Europe to be closer to its customers and partners in the region, strengthening commercial ties and its commitment to service, said the firm
Sea Harvest announces plan to buyout Terrasan’s seafood ops in $50m deal
The South African hake harvesting group will acquire 100% of Terrasan's pelagic operation West Point Fishing, and 63% of its abalone division, Aqunion
BC’s shellfish industry faces stagnation amidst regulatory struggles
The industry's growth is stifled because of a backlog in licensing, which is inhibiting innovation and investments, says Nico Prins, BC Shellfish Growers Association
Inflation spurs Peru seafood landings value up in Q3 despite notable drop in caught volumes
Peru saw its wild-caught seafood landings decrease year-on-year to 497,200 metric tons worth PEN 628.6 million in Q3, down by 32% in volume but up 2% in value
Icelandic abalone farmer rescues broodstock with volcanic eruption near
Aurora Abalone has trucked its broodstock away from Grindavik, with the Icelandic Meteorological Office warning an eruption could come within days