Peru fisheries sector sees major jump in landings on back of anchovy catch surge
In June 2024, Peru's fishing sector recorded a 133.2% increase in landings, reaching 362,200 metric tons
US seafood trade imbalance continues to grow in 2024
The total value of US seafood exports was 16% of the total value of US seafood imports during the first half of 2024, down from the 20% ratio seen in 2023
Indian scientists unlock green-mussel genome, promising advances in aquaculture
The detailed genetic blueprint of the Asian green mussel could enhance breeding practices and improve disease management in aquaculture
Canadian lobster leader warns of ‘explosion of violence’ in major fishery if minister doesn’t act soon
'There's going to be an explosion of violence in Southwest Nova Scotia' - Colin Sproul, Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance
New report exposes forced labor in Indonesia’s shrimp industry
A new report from three Indonesian NGOs has uncovered significant labor exploitation in Indonesia’s shrimp sector, with conditions worsened by the ongoing price slump
Frustration grows among Aussie fishers as China’s live lobster ban goes on
Australian rock lobster fishermen are growing increasingly frustrated and uncertain as China's government continues to enforce a ban on live lobsters
Norwegian king crab prices show little change, staying mostly flat in week 36
Norwegian ex-vessel king crab prices have remained largely stable in recent weeks, with only modest fluctuations observed
Rabobank projects global soybean price crash as feed sector heads for record surplus
With the US, Brazil and Argentina all heading for excellent, if not record, soybean crops, the price of soymeal is set to plummet in the next 12 months, likely dragging fishmeal down with it
Frozen octopus prices surge amid scarcity of catches in Mexico, Mauritania
Frozen octopus prices are on the rise at the origin, driven by diminishing catches in key producing regions like Mexico and Mauritania in recent months and now slower catches in Morocco
Imported shrimp prices rise in China ahead of Mid-Autumn festival
The price hike reflects optimism around the paired holidays extending seasonal demand this year despite declines in China's shrimp imports amid weak economic conditions