Mowi to make $1.5bn offer for NTS
'NTS' geographical footprint and competent organization fit unusually well with Mowi’s current operations and strategy', said Mowi's CEO
Tonga fisheries, farms imperiled by volcano, tsunami, UN warns
Tonga fisheries could become a more important food source following the disaster, given the potential effects of volcanic ash cover on land that produces local food
Maine closed-pen salmon project debuts video series to counter resistance
The hosting town of Gouldsboro voted in a special election, held on Nov. 15, to approve a six-month moratorium against all large-scale finfish farms in the area
Watch: Royal Greenland CEO talks markets after announcing departure
Mikael Thinghuus, CEO of Royal Greenland until the summer of 2022, spoke to Undercurrent about changes wrought by COVID, Brexit, and changing tastes
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
Innovation, independence drove Aquamar’s Shining Ocean deal
There are now six surimi seafood makers in North America: Trident Seafoods, Aquamar, Trans-Ocean Products, King & Prince Seafood, Sugiyo, and Ocean Foods
Norwegian salmon prices flat or down, Scots, Chilean lift
Spot prices for salmon farmed in Norway look set to remain flat or ease for week four of 2022, while those in Chile and Scotland are still strengthening, sources said
Norway herring fishing slows in week two, while Iceland capelin takes off
After a rapid start on herring, Norway's catches are now behind 2021 levels; in Iceland, capelin is being landed faster than plants can deal with it
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
Cermaq Canada cuts CO2 emissions with new aeration tech
Cermaq Canada reported a cut of over 76,000kg of emissions from its operations in 2021 using a new aeration technology supplied by Poseidon Ocean Systems