Storm relief bill aimed at helping Maine’s coastal community sidetracked
Governor Janet Mills laments the changes made to her proposed bill divert attention and resources away from the pressing needs of coastal communities
Sea Harvest bullish on acquisitive move into pelagics, higher hake quota amid headwinds for Aussie shrimp
South Africa's Sea Harvest is bullish on its acquisitive move into pelagic fishing and a 5% higher hake quota, but low shrimp prices globally will impact Australian operation
Camanchaca anchors presence in Europe with Vigo office inauguration
This strategic location in Spain's coastal city of Vigo allows Camanchaca Europe to be closer to its customers and partners in the region, strengthening commercial ties and its commitment to service, said the firm
Sea Harvest announces plan to buyout Terrasan’s seafood ops in $50m deal
The South African hake harvesting group will acquire 100% of Terrasan's pelagic operation West Point Fishing, and 63% of its abalone division, Aqunion
BC’s shellfish industry faces stagnation amidst regulatory struggles
The industry's growth is stifled because of a backlog in licensing, which is inhibiting innovation and investments, says Nico Prins, BC Shellfish Growers Association
Inflation spurs Peru seafood landings value up in Q3 despite notable drop in caught volumes
Peru saw its wild-caught seafood landings decrease year-on-year to 497,200 metric tons worth PEN 628.6 million in Q3, down by 32% in volume but up 2% in value
Icelandic abalone farmer rescues broodstock with volcanic eruption near
Aurora Abalone has trucked its broodstock away from Grindavik, with the Icelandic Meteorological Office warning an eruption could come within days
Peru sees notable surge in August seafood landings thanks to exploratory anchovy fishing
In August 2023, Peru's fishing sector experienced a remarkable boost in landings, reaching a total of 276,200 metric tons
Aussie seafood giant goes under amidst internal disputes
Huonville, Tasmania-based Huon Valley Seafoods has gone into liquidation following a dispute between its founders and mainland investor who recently gained control of the firm
US to spend $2.6 billion on climate-proofing coastal communities, fisheries
A portion of the funds are to be used to restore and protect habitats in lucrative salmon and shellfish fisheries