Three US state aquaculture groups to use $197k USDA grant to promote locally
The funds, which come from the USDA Local Food Promotion Program, will be used to help launch a Pacific Aquaculture Marketing & Innovation Center
Maine lobster harvesters say they can’t find gear to comply with NOAA rules
NOAA has approved two companies’ ropes. One said their rope hasn’t been used in Maine. The other awaits federal approval for colors that Maine lobstermen need
GSMC speakers predict more rocky US-China relations ahead
'How to get out of the trade tension? I don't see a way to get out of it. At least for 2022, I see very stormy seas.' -- GSMC panelist Judson Reis
Norwegians unhappy with capelin restrictions as catches ramp up
While Icelandic, Greenlandic and Faroese vessels may all catch as they please, Norwegian vessels are forbidden from using nets south of 64°39N
Iceland’s Laxar Fiskeldi reports significant hole in salmon pen
It is currently unclear how many salmon have escaped from the pen, located in Iceland's Eastfjords region
Glenn Cooke believes ‘safe’, ‘successful’ show possible in Boston
'We believe it's possible to have a safe and successful show' -- Glenn Cooke
GMRI: Gulf of Maine water temperatures set fall record
'The average sea surface temperature for the Gulf of Maine during Fall 2021 (Sept. 1-Nov. 30) was 59.9 degrees Fahrenheit, more than 4°F above the long-term average'
FishWise names Eads interim executive director
Eads is a long-time professional from the not-for-profit space who has served in multiple interim leadership roles
CP Foods to phase out coal use at aquafeed plants in Thailand
The company said it plans to phase out coal consumption by the fourth quarter at two aquaculture feed mills and a duck-fowl feather processing plant
Russian Aquaculture receives $10m ‘green’ loan from gov’t program
The salmonid farmer qualified for the loan as its factories are certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council