World Fishing & Aquaculture

09/07/2024

Exploring probiotics for better aquaculture...

Probiotics offer untapped potential for fish and shrimp farmers to keep aquaculture systems in balance through nature-based technology that can be used to improve conditions in and around aquatic species, writes Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation and Tonya Decterov of Bionetix.

Read more about these innovations here!

Probiotics offer untapped potential for fish and shrimp farmers to keep aquaculture systems in balance

04/07/2024

Read our brand new Special Report!

'Land-based aquaculture technology' is now live on our website.

Our Editor, Jason Holland, is proud to present WF’s latest Special Report – a look at some of the latest innovations taking place in the field of on-land blue food production.

Read how AI is becoming more and more prominent in fishing and aquaculture...

Including the digital magazine, full news archive, podcasts, webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries.

26/06/2024

Huge cod quota cut advised for Barents Sea...

Next year’s Barents Sea cod fishing quotas should be reduced by 31%, which would be its lowest level in over two decades, according to the latest advice from the Joint Russian-Norwegian Arctic Fisheries Working Group (JRN-AFWG).

Learn more here!

Reductions also recommended for haddock and Greeland halibut

25/06/2024

Thank you to all the seafarers for your dedication to the industry 💙

Join us in celebrating the 🎉

Today, on this , IMO Secretary-General recognizes seafarers’ contribution to making the maritime sector a safer workplace.

20/06/2024

As AI becomes more influential in decision making in 2024, learn how this could affect the aquaculture industry...

Farmed blue food production is facing some serious challenges, including but not limited to its response to climate change, the increase in oceanic threats, and farms moving further offshore. There’s also a smaller pool of personnel available to monitor these farms.

Read full story here!

At Aquaculture UK 2024, Umitron's Russell Ferguson outlined the company's ambitions to be a more value-chain-aware technology provider

07/06/2024

Marking World Ocean Day (8 June), Mars Petcare’s Global Marine Sustainability Lead, Andrew Russell, looks at the challenge of sustainable fish sourcing, and highlights the importance of investment in the blue economy and the need for long-term thinking in order to improve ocean health.

Read the full report here...

Marking World Ocean Day, Mars Petcare's Global Marine Sustainability Lead, Andrew Russell, highlights the need for long-term thinking to improve ocean health

31/05/2024

Read our latest opinion piece: Enhancing fishing safety and sustainability through simulator training

Simulators are playing a crucial role in training fishing crews to fish more safely, accurately and sustainably, explains Martin Reiten, VP Ship’s Bridge Simulation at Kongsberg Digital.

Simulators are playing a crucial role in training fishing crews to fish more safely, accurately and sustainably, explains Martin Reiten of Kongsberg Digital

23/05/2024

Scottish salmon farming inquiry launched...

Holyrood’s Rural Affairs & Islands (RAI) Committee has launched a follow-up inquiry to ask if recommendations made to the Scottish Government in 2018, to address economic, social and environmental issues related to the salmon farming industry in Scotland, have been implemented.

Read more about this here...

Progress to be evaluated on how various fish health, environmental and climate change challenges are being addressed

20/05/2024

Everflo, an original equipment manufacturer specialising in industrial refrigeration for the industry for over two decades, is a valuable source of state-of-the-art addressing global concerns in food, water, and security.

Find out more here: https://www.worldfishing.net/wf-directory/everflo-industrial-refrigeration-systems/100982.supplier

15/05/2024

Scottish aquaculture 'open for business'

Scottish government sees a bright future for aquaculture, but it also recognises that it’s not all plain sailing for the industry, new Minister for Employment & Investment Tom Arthur told attendees at the Aquaculture UK 2024 exhibition.

Read the full conversation here!

Government sees a bright future for aquaculture, but it also recognises that it's not all plain sailing for the industry, minister says

09/05/2024

Being showcased at Aquaculture UK in Aviemore, Scotland (15 May 2024), the Trinity Nanobubble Generator, developed by Moleaer, has been engineered to optimise water quality and to bolster the health of aquaculture systems.

Find out more here!

Trinity has been engineered to optimise water quality and bolster the health of aquaculture systems

30/04/2024

Held in Barcelona for the third time, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world’s largest seafood trade show, closed its 30th edition with record breaking figures, making it the largest edition in the history of the event.

Learn more about the show here...

More than 35,000 seafood professionals attend, making it the largest edition in the event's history

16/04/2024

When it comes to seafood purchasing, consumers generally require some level of prompting to choose sustainable products and certification schemes can offer that motivation, according to new research from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).

Read the new study here!

New survey finds the main reasons consumers purchase seafood are because they enjoy eating it, and for its taste and health benefits

10/04/2024

The onboard combi-factory that will feature on Tromsø fishing company Båragutt Havfiske AS’s new vessel Eilifson is being designed, built and installed by Carsoe.

Read about the new vessel here!

Combi-factory onboard Eilifson is designed for several processing options, all centered around automation

03/04/2024

The latest in a series of factory trawlers for the Russian Fishery Company has been delivered by Admiralty Shipyards in St Petersburg.

Learn more about the impressive 108-metre long vessel here...

The latest in a series of factory trawlers for the Russian Fishery Company has been delivered by Admiralty Shipyards in St Petersburg

26/03/2024

Forced and child labour, and other exploitative practices, together with environmental harm, are pervasive in India’s multi-billion-dollar shrimp farming industry, according to a damning report from US non-profit organisation Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL).

Read the full study here!

Despite its huge market share, India's labour and environmental failings have remained under the radar, says Corporate Accountability Lab

19/03/2024

Campaign group Accountability.Fish has launched a new drive to encourage fisheries to be more transparent and open.

The campaign will feature a series of short films. Watch the first one here!

A global initiative to promote open governance in the international fisheries management system,

12/03/2024

Brand NEW to World Fishing industry database is Grundéns!

Grundéns develop and manufacture high-quality rainwear, protective clothing, footwear and equipment for professional fishermen, proven across the world in the toughest environments.

Find out more information here: https://www.worldfishing.net/wf-directory/grundens/1443046.supplier

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day!

Join us in celebrating all the inspirational women around the world and in history for their accomplishments and achievements💪🎉

06/03/2024

Investment in new vessels and the latest state-of-the-art fish handling technology has ensured that the Shetland pelagic fleet is at the forefront of catching premium mackerel, herring and blue whiting, whilst keeping carbon emissions as low as possible...

Learn more here!

Sector is on the cusp of a complete fleet renewal and ensuring 'second-to-none' operational efficiency and catch quality

27/02/2024

With marine aquaculture in Alaska contributing to economic opportunities for coastal communities through the farming of shellfish and seaweed, and to document the continued growth of the industry, NOAA Fisheries has released its first State of Alaska Aquaculture Report.

Read the report here!

New 'State of Alaska Aquaculture' overview reveals the state's opportunities and challenges

23/02/2024

India’s ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed the designation of “shark hotspots” in Indian waters to help implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations.

The move is intended to safeguard endangered species, juveniles and breeding adults from targeted fishing.

Visit our website to learn more!

The move is intended to safeguard endangered species, juveniles and breeding adults from targeted fishing

20/02/2024

World Fishing is launching NEW eNewsletters this week!

Editor Jason Holland will cover anything and everything within the seafood and aquaculture industries, providing you with sector-specific news direct to your inbox for you and your business to stay up to date.

Seafood eNewsletter will be launching tomorrow 21 February!

16/02/2024

Asano, a stainless steel product manufacturer located in Sanjo, Niigata prefecture, Japan, that excels at planning and developing unique products, has a history spanning over 70 years!

Their specialised products are used and valued around the world, such as the U.S, Spain, Norway, Mexico, and Australia.

Find out more about their services here: https://www.worldfishing.net/wf-directory/asano-global-coltd/1442908.supplier

13/02/2024

Conservation groups have expressed their ‘disappointment’ at the Marine Stewardship Council’s decision to delay the roll-out by two years of its latest fisheries standard.

Learn more here...

MSC is losing credibility as it delays the roll-out of revised standards, say conservation groups

09/02/2024

Join Wisefish exclusive webinar on Thursday 22 February📅 Where experts will unveil the Top KPIs Every Seafood Leader Should Monitor for Survival and Success💻

Learn how to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities by harnessing the power of data-driven decision-making.🐟

Register today: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FXqBeJie_EGdWHCCIoxLEKWhCh4wYcNKm0_87vmXRuJUM0hWV01UWEYxTDdORkc0MkYwUURCTDU5RC4u

08/02/2024

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has warned skippers of the potential dangers of derrick head quick-release mechanisms after the death of a deckhand on board a scallop dredger in October 2023.

Learn more about this here.

MAIB has warned skippers of the potential dangers of derrick head quick-release mechanisms after the death of a deckhand on board a scallop dredger

05/02/2024

Polar Fishing Gear are a leading company in trawl door designs.

Development of fourth generation of Polar trawl doors is in process, a semi-pelagic version of trawl door where main focus is on environmental friendly fishing and controllable gear🐟

Find out more about their services here: https://www.worldfishing.net/wf-directory/polar-fishing-gear/97916.supplier

05/02/2024

We're looking for a Senior Conference Producer to join our Events team!

Are you enthusiastic about the industry? Enjoy running your own projects?

You could take the lead on international events, including our latest Green Ports and Shipping conference held in Singapore!

Find out more about the role here: https://www.worldfishing.net/jobs/senior-conference-producer/1490875.article

02/02/2024

By-products have been drawing attention for their potential to increase sustainability in various sectors, such as the food, diet supplement, animal feed and cosmetics industries.

Editor Jason Holland explores the 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative whose primary goal is to show that a 100% fish model works for commercially-caught fish🐟

Find out more: https://www.worldfishing.net/january/february-2024-by-product-solutions-preview/waste-not-want-not/1490512.article