Peru sees notable surge in August seafood landings thanks to exploratory anchovy fishing
In August 2023, Peru's fishing sector experienced a remarkable boost in landings, reaching a total of 276,200 metric tons
Aussie seafood giant goes under amidst internal disputes
Huonville, Tasmania-based Huon Valley Seafoods has gone into liquidation following a dispute between its founders and mainland investor who recently gained control of the firm
US to spend $2.6 billion on climate-proofing coastal communities, fisheries
A portion of the funds are to be used to restore and protect habitats in lucrative salmon and shellfish fisheries
NOAA designates Alaska as promising region for aquaculture, but with unique challenges
Though the opportunity for aquaculture in Alaska is promising, it may not be as attractive as the other two AOAs -- California and the Gulf of Mexico -- due to restrictions on finfish farming
NOAA fines Boston importer for mislabeling Chinese seafood, violating SIMP
Grand Sea Boston has been slapped with an $18,675 fine by NOAA for allegedly violating SIMP requirements
Iceland abalone farmer plans expansion under new exec
A director of innovation at Iceland's largest electricity company has joined abalone farmer Saevili, also known as Aurora Abalone
Aussie aquaculture, fisheries value set to grow despite rock lobster, tuna price decline
Gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is set to rise by 8.2% to AUD 3.63bn in the period between March 2022-2023 and by 0.7% annually until March 2028
Aussie firm Yumbah hires abalone expert to run land-based farms ops
Yumbah Aquaculture has appointed Ray Henderson as head of abalone operations for its four land-based abalone farms across Australia
IUCN adds seven US West Coast abalone to endangered list
The assessment blames overfishing, the decline of the kelp forest and warming ocean temperatures for threatening the giant sea snails
South Africa’s biggest abalone venture targets wealthy Chinese in North America
South African abalone farming venture Abagold is building a presence in North American cities populated with well-heeled Chinese immigrants to reduce its heavy reliance on Asia