US commercial fisherman convicted for lying to federal agents, making false statements
Don Rynn, a 61-year-old fisherman from the US state of Florida, faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000
German-led research team successfully farms Queensland giant grouper
A German-led team of researchers has achieved success in aquaculture by farming Queensland giant grouper in Europe for the first time
Singapore aquaculture CEO charged in $336,000 bribery case
The former CEO of a vertical fish farm in Singapore faces corruption charges for allegedly accepting a SGD 450,000 bribe from an engineering firm director in 2018
Taiwan exports first hybrid grouper shipment to Japan after eight-year trade effort
Taiwan shipped its first batch of hybrid grouper to Japan after eight years of trade negotiations, marking a breakthrough for the economy's seafood exports
NOAA updates seafood inspection regs to reflect current practices
The changes align regulatory language with current practices, tools, and standards without altering stakeholder interactions or operational requirements
Israeli-Singaporean collaboration works to scale 3D-printed fish for late-2025 launch
Steakholder Foods and UMAMI Bioworks are aiming to launch their 3D-printed fish fillets into the market in late 2025
Modern challenges prompt revision of NOAA’s aquaculture plan after 40 years
The US' revised National Aquaculture Development Plan lays a roadmap for fully integrating aquaculture into the nation's seafood supply chains
Suriname takes step toward MSC certification with new FIP for red snapper, grouper
A new fisheries improvement project has been launched in Suriname, aimed at enhancing sustainable fishing practices in the country's exclusive economic zone
‘Offshore’ vs ‘open-ocean’ fish farming: Researchers settle difference to improve site management
Researchers clarify 'offshore aquaculture' by distinguishing between 'exposed' conditions and distance from the coast, believing that clear definitions will aid farmers, insurers, regulators and investors in making informed decisions
Trump’s pick to head Commerce, NOAA expected to lead tariff agenda, too
Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Commerce will have a lot of say over commercial fishing and is expected to also lean heavily into trade policy