Offshore Greenland halibut TAC remains steady for 2025
The government has set the total allowable catch for offshore Greenland halibut in the West Greenland region for 2025 at 16,502.5 metric tons
Norway, Greenland reduce 2025 cod, haddock quotas amid declining stocks
Greenland and Norway have concluded negotiations for a bilateral fisheries agreement, with both nations agreeing to reduce fishing quotas for several species due to declining stocks
Pacific halibut harvesters catch 74% of quota in 2024
It's one of the lowest percentages in recent years as the fishery has typically achieved around 90% of its limits in recent years, Tradex Foods reported.
Council approves 6% TAC increase for US Bering Sea pollock, 5% drop in Gulf of Alaska
The NPFMC approved a 1.375m metric ton TAC for the 2025 Eastern Bering Sea pollock fishery, while quotas for the Gulf of Alaska are set to decline 5% to 186,000t
Canada’s Amar Seafood eyes spring construction start for new land-based wolffish farm
Wolffish represents a unique opportunity for the Norwegian-backed fish farmer, as it is a new species being introduced to aquaculture, says its CEO
Scottish port to launch new fish market e-auction system in 2026
Scotland's Peterhead Port Authority has officially approved the introduction of an electronic auction system for its fish market
IPHC faces tough choices as Pacific halibut biomass shrinks
'This is just a continuation of a trend that we've seen for several years' -- Ian Stewart, International Pacific Halibut Commission
‘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
Nordic Halibut sees modest revenue growth but expansion costs incur losses
Nordic Halibut has seen modest revenue growth in its third-quarter 2024 financial results, though the company incurred losses as it continues to invest heavily in its long-term expansion plans