US lobster panel votes to again delay higher gauge requirement

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:32:34 +0000


'We hope today’s vote is a first step toward withdrawing Addendum 27 altogether' -- Dustin Delano, New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association

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IFFO 2024: Marine ingredients ‘not priority’ of trade protectionism; Less public funds for sustainability

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:07:35 +0000


Undercurrent News is reporting live from the annual conference of the Marine Ingredients Organisation held in Lisbon, Portugal, on Oct. 21 - 23

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Chilean salmon industry blasts critical NY Times report as ‘flawed,’ ‘unethical’

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:04:25 +0000


The article, published in August, was 'littered with inaccuracies, distortions, and omissions that closely mirror and paraphrase the anti-aquaculture rhetoric of groups like Oceana ...' -- Ricardo Garcia Holtz, Chilean Salmon Council

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New report finds Gulf of Mexico menhaden not overfished

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:56:46 +0000


The Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission's Gulf of Mexico menhaden stock assessment showed that fishing pressure has remained at reduced levels

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Skills: Chilean salmon prices to Brazil dip in week 41, remain steady to US

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:50:08 +0000


Chilean salmon sold to Brazil fell in price again week-on-week, while the FOB price for salmon sold to China dropped sharply

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Inflation has Hawaii longline fishermen reconsidering future

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:45:30 +0000


Longline fishers in Hawai'i are reconsidering their career choices as inflation significantly raises the price of fishing trips

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E-logs mandatory for some Canadian lobster harvesters in 2025

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:44:02 +0000


Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans said implementation of the national ELOG system will be phased in and advanced as fisheries are ready to do so

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Canadian First Nations receive blessing to continue in-season lobster fishing

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:12:30 +0000


Fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier announced last week the continuation of "interim authorizations" for four First Nations, allowing them to fish for and sell lobsters during the government-sanctioned commercial season

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New approach to BC salmon farming transition raises hopes, concerns

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:35:55 +0000


As a multi-agency task force leads the transition process, the aquaculture sector may find its champion -- BC Salmon Farmers Association chair Jennifer Woodland

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H&G haddock prices surge during Groundfish Forum; cod also on rise

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:15:34 +0000


Prices for H&G haddock from Russia and Norway increased sharply, and cod was also increasing as the top executives in the trade met in Denmark last week for the Groundfish Forum

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