BC salmon farming ban to cost Canadians $6.4bn, according to new economic report
The First Nations representatives voiced their dissatisfaction with the 'insufficient' consultation process and want to start a new transition plan with the federal and provincial governments
‘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
Finnforel signs agreement to build land-based trout site in UAE
Finnforel, which operates a land-based rainbow trout farm and processing facility in Finland, took investment from Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation last month
Andfjord criticizes ‘one size fits all’ proposal for land-based farms in Q3 update
Andfjord, which operates a flow-through farm on the island of Andoya, believes that a blanket approach to operations will have negative impacts on energy consumption and competitiveness
Canadian aquaculture industry blames DFO for losing salmon markets to foreign competitors
'The DFO, if they're an advocate of our sector, have done a really bad job' – Tim Kennedy, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
Arctic Securities show recap: Land-based salmon at inflection point as sector grapples lice issues
Undercurrent News reported live from the Arctic Securities seafood investor show on Nov. 21 at the Hotel Continental in Oslo, Norway
Prospective land-based salmon farm urges Norway gov’t to lift moratorium
Norwegian Mountain Salmon has urged authorities to lift a two-year moratorium on land-based fish farming licenses, saying the freeze has damaged Norway's competitive position
Proximar cuts harvest forecast after filter breach at Japan salmon farm
Land-based salmon producer Proximar Seafood lowered its 2024-2025 harvest guidance by 5% after a filtration system breach at its Mount Fuji facility in Japan
Arctic Securities conference: Akvafuture looks to Canada due to lack of Norwegian backing; Veramaris to double capacity in US
Undercurrent News was reporting live from the Arctic Securities Seafood Investor Conference, which brings together many of Norway's largest companies in Oslo
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