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Shrimp, anchovy shortages contribute to steep decline in Peru’s fishery landings

Peru's fishing industry faced a severe setback in October 2024, as landings plummeted by 77.1%, reaching just 73,200 metric tons, compared to the same period in 2023

Alaska projects ‘excellent’ 5m sockeye salmon harvest on Upper Cook Inlet

'We're looking at some larger fish coming in, larger than average' -- Kyle Gatt, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

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Winners and losers as Canada shuffles baby eel quota

Peru former congressman accused of selling out tuna fishing rules

Norwegian fresh cod auction prices rise fast in first week of serious landings

Chinese seafood leaders project heavy losses amid sector headwinds

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Ecuador tuna canning sector eyes stable sales in 2025 after record year

Russian pollock firm to lift catches after pulling out of Europe fillet market

Argentina breaks fishing export records with China, Spain leading strong demand

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US state of Oregon maintains ambitious overseas sales plan despite falling Pacific hake catches

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Opposition mounts to proposal to slash Southeast Alaska hatchery salmon production

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Prices on Japanese large-sized scallops hit record highs amid surging US demand

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European plaice prices slide to lowest in years, common sole stabilize

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Russia’s 2025 salmon catch to fall 34% below historical average

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Louisana crawfish unfazed by snowstorm of the century

‘Market resistance is mounting’ to high scallop prices, though landing volumes remain down

Canadian First Nations reject Ottawa’s offer of CAD 260m to acquire lobster licenses

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Icelandic auction prices for cod, haddock see sharp rebound in week four

Parlevliet family takes sole control of Dutch fishing giant P&P

Russia granted access to Moroccan waters to harvest 10,000t of fish

Cod prices rebound on Peterhead, Shetland auctions, while haddock show mixed trends

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Ecuador tuna industry rejects Spanish proposal to increase EU ATQ

The Ecuadorian tuna industry has strongly opposed calls by Spanish trade association Anfaco to increase the EU's tariff-free tuna import quota

Canadian seafood industry concerned about possibility of oil drilling on Georges Bank

Changes to the existing bans on resource development could come as soon as the Nova Scotia legislature resumes sitting in a month, said premer Tim Houston, who promised 'lots of discussion' before any changes take place

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Spanish RAS farmer expands sole business amid huge EU supply deficit

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Kodiak Tanner crab deal goes through with processor paying premium price

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Peru wraps up second 2024 anchovy fishing season

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Sea Harvest eyes more overseas M&A, set for ‘different league’ after Terrasan deal

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Europeche calls for elimination of duty-free tuna loin import quotas

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US pollock booster Stephanie Madsen reflects as she retires at year’s end

P&P’s French tuna firm to manage sold vessels, plus two more, under Omani agreement

Newfoundland harvester co-op’s founder signs off to join processor

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Russia agrees $280m new vessel subsidy plan

ASC decision about Canadian lobster plant depends on season outlook

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Atlantic Capes deal makes Northern Wind one of world’s three scallop titans

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Chinese squid processors face losses amid volatile prices

Norway already 25% through NVG herring quota

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