Canada wraps up three-year illegal halibut fishing investigation with more convictions
While DFO did not detail penalties involved in its latest convictions, it said individuals and companies convicted in all four trials were ordered to pay more than CAD 260,000
Russia opens applications for next stage of investment quota scheme
The first sectors to open to applicants looking to build new vessels or plants in Russia are Pacific cod and halibut, as well as more local species
US, Canada halibut catch limits reduced again in 2024
Citing stock concerns, the International Pacific Halibut Commission has adopted modest reductions to the overall catch limits for the US and Canada
Iceland’s fresh whitefish prices tumble back to Earth after New Year spike
Auction prices for fresh gutted and ungutted cod and haddock in Iceland are falling fast as Barents Sea catches return, and are expected to continue dropping until February
Nordic Halibut sees growth in prices, revenue in Q4 2023
The firm has also announced the departure of Kenneth Meyer, the firm's CFO, who has been part of the company since 2020
US startup making progress on cultivated halibut
Atlantic Fish aiming to have its first marketable product ready for testing in the first quarter of 2024
Canadian study says Atlantic halibut are thriving in warming ocean
A new science report says warming ocean temperatures have created favorable conditions for Atlantic halibut, allowing the stock to grow
Iceland’s fresh whitefish prices spike before Christmas, Norway sees cod upturn
Auction prices for fresh gutted and ungutted cod have been diverging on Norway's auction of late, with the latter currently trading at well over ISK 550/kg
Nordic Halibut raises $18m through share placement
Nordic Halibut, a Norwegian producer of farmed Atlantic halibut, has raised NOK 200m through a private placement of new shares to fund expansion plans
Low catch rates, prices set stage for big US halibut decisions
The stock in the US and Canadian fishery is at its lowest level in decades