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Howes says MSC will amend requirements this summer after forced labor criticisms

MSC, a non-profit organization that aims to set standards for sustainable fishing, has been evaluating the integration of social responsibility metrics

Walvis Bay, Namibia. Photo: Jeremy T Hetzel

Namibia launches Africa’s first ocean cluster to combat seafood waste

Study highlights impact of climate change on Vancouver restaurant menus

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Mussel fishing crew rescued off Canada’s Prince Edward Island

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Canadian lobster harvesters wary over proposed marine protected areas

Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife names new director

Tuna buyers call for 30% cut in yellowfin catches as IOTC meeting kicks off

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Mowi sees improved biology in Norway in Q2 after jellyfish contribute to €12.4m Q1 costs

Margins in Norway should be on the up, with farming costs stable in Q2 and easing later in the year and biology improving after the worst jellyfish occurrences in 20 years

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aquaculture

Nordic Aquafarms blindsided: $500m Maine salmon project in jeopardy

Environmental groups slam BAP’s latest salmon farming standard as ‘greenwash’

Circana exec lists five hottest specialty finfish in US market

prices

Signs that skipjack tuna prices have bottomed out

Another Canadian lobster zone to open Sunday after six-day wind delay

Rising US oyster demand has Canadians pondering expansion

companies

Rodger May: Coho RAS farm investment about ‘doing the right thing’

Local Canadian officials worry resources not enough to stop invasive mussels

Two Norwegian salmon farmers buy into Kvaroy’s smolt ops

people

Italy’s Panapesca names former Findus, Unilever exec as new CEO

Multiple transition plans for BC’s salmon sector ahead

Canada could see local salmon prices rise by $30/kg by 2026 as a result of BC farm closures, study warns

m&a

Merck to acquire Elanco’s aquaculture business for $1.3bn

Tuna giant Bolton’s CEO takes reins at Tri Marine as integration continues

Mowi issues green bonds raising nearly €300m

retail

UK e-commerce site relaunches, drops B2B element to focus on home orders

Seafish launches carbon emissions profiling tool to support UK climate action

Land-based shrimp farmer targets new markets in northern US

processing

Mowi, Milarex warn EU proposal on smoked salmon ‘stiffening’ will jack up costs

Peru’s bonito tuna fishing soars, exceeding authorized catch limit

Pereira charts expansion beyond Spain with new squid fishing vessel, facility upgrades

fishing

Major customer exodus at Chinese tuna giant after Dolphin Safe label loss, EJF report

Maine elver fishery maintains 10,000lb quota while Canada struggles with poaching

Canada reports making progress on curbing elver poaching