Russian pollock catches in line with 2021 efforts so far
According to Russia's federal agency for fisheries, pollock catches as of Jan. 17, 2022, totaled 85,000t; around 11,000t less than at the same stage in 2021
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
16 Alaska fisheries qualify for NOAA disaster relief
US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo's announcement could clear the way for millions in relief
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
US EPA approves final air quality permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project
The commercial seafood industry has repeatedly expressed concerns about the project, one of several proposed or under construction in the Northeast US
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
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