Argentina’s red shrimp success offsets major drop in illex squid exports
The downturn in Argentina's illex squid sales has been counterbalanced by a remarkable surge in the export of red shrimp exports, which has seen rising global demand
Peru’s seafood sales record triple-digit growth powered by surge in fishmeal, fish oil demand
In June 2024, Peru exported some 217,400t of fishery products worth $469.2m, up by 256.3% and 189.7%, respectively, y-o-y
Peru harvesters accuse China of undermining marine protection, declare Xi Jinping ‘persona non grata’
Peruvian artisanal fishermen are threatening nationwide protests and have declared Chinese president Xi Jinping, expected to visit Peru in November, a 'persona non grata'
New Jersey bridge closed briefly after hit by commercial fishing vessel
An unnamed commercial fishing vessel lost power and crashed into the Middle Thorofare Bridge, in the US state of New Jersey, on Friday night
Falklands’ squid fishery faces uncertain future as experts call for potential 2025 ban
The future of the Falkland Islands' fishing industry hangs in the balance as scientists raise alarms over the long-term sustainability of the Loligo squid population
US harvesters hold floating protest against New England offshore wind project
Roughly two dozen fishing boats, both large and small, participated in a floating protest of the Vineyard Wind offshore windfarm project
Falklands’ Fortuna anticipates financial strain following squid season cancellation
The abrupt decision, made after Fortuna’s fleet had already been deployed, is expected to lead to substantial operational losses for the fishing sector in whole and disrupt the market
Peru faces $300m loss as Chinese fleets operate unchecked in national waters
The vessels are entering Peruvian waters in large numbers, deepening the worst crisis in decades for the country's artisanal fishing sector, Peru authorities advise
Salmon, trout, squid boost Chilean seafood exports, but overall growth stalls
Chile exported $785 million worth of seafood in July 2024, barely more than was imported in July 2023, but it could've been a better month, based on a ProChile report
Economic impact looms as Falklands halts squid fishing amidst alarming stock depletion
The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has made the unprecedented decision to cancel the second Loligo squid fishing season for 2024