Norwegian company First Water announced that has signed a USD 5.77 million contract with precast concrete specialist Overhalla Betongbygg for the final part of Phase 1 of its land-based salmon farming facility in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland. The contract covers approximately 4,300 tons of precast concrete elements for eight large fish tanks. Each tank will measure 28 meters in diameter and 9.5...
They are invited to apply for the latest “Innovate to Grow” program. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization returns to the Australian people USD 5.91 for every USD 0.70 invested The free eight-week online program “Innovate to Grow”, delivered by Australia's national science agency CSIRO, helps local small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing solutions for the aquaculture turn early-stage...
By: Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Québec-based Merinov becomes first research facility and first Québec organization to sign the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge Merinov, one of Canada’s leading fish and aquaculture research centers, has signed the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, becoming both the first research facility or laboratory and the first organization from Québec to join...
By: Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global s Experts in aquaculture, blue foods strategy and policy, processing and equipment, automation and machine learning, consumption trends and more can apply to speak at the largest seafood trade event in the world. Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is now accepting speaker and session applications for its 2027 conference program. Professionals across the seafood supply chain and at leading NGOs, research and data institutions, foodservice, retail and technology companies can submit proposals on...
Distinguished Nigerian fisheries leader steps into global governance to amplify African voices, foster youth and women empowerment, and drive innovation across international aquatic food systems. In a historic milestone for international aquatic agricultural governance, Nigerian fisheries and aquaculture authority Dr. Foluke Omotayo Areola has officially assumed office as the President of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS). Formally inaugurated on June...
Por: LACQUA 2026 Organizing Committee The Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture Congress – LACQUA26 is pleased to announce that Dr. Luis Alejandro Vinatea Arana will be one of the event's Plenary Speakers, joining the scientific program of the leading aquaculture conference in Latin America and the Caribbean. LACQUA26 will take place October 27–30, 2026, in San Salvador, El Salvador. The...
By Aquaculture Stewardship Council Global study of almost 15,000 consumers shows growing interest in sustainable seafood, with trusted certification increasingly helping shoppers buy with confidence. Consumer interest in sustainable food is growing rapidly, with a more than 10 percentage point increase since 2024 in consumers who say they prefer environmentally friendly products and look for sustainability claims on food. Yet...
By Innovafeed Marine Ingredient Scarcity Is Becoming Structural, Not Cyclical. For decades, aquaculture has relied on fishmeal and fish oil as its nutritional foundation. Today, that model is under increasing pressure. Several indicators point to a structural shift: ✓ Fishmeal prices have risen sharply since May 2026, reaching the highest levels seen in years. ✓ Peru and Chile, which account...
By FAO A new scientific field trial is underway off the coast of Alicante, Spain, to evaluate an enhanced fishing technology that could help reduce the environmental footprint of bottom trawl fisheries while sustaining the catch performance that commercial fishers rely on. The project will evaluate the performance of semi-pelagic trawl doors compared with conventional trawl doors. Designed to operate...
• One of its key actions is development of the Sector Innovation Hub for applied research, innovation, technology adoption and commercialization support, with a budget of USD 1.07 million for 2026-2027 Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Executive Council of Nova Scotia, released some days ago the new Nova Scotia Seafood Sector Strategy, at the facilities of...
By World Aquaculture Tanzania 2026 Conference The government of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), officially launched the World Aquaculture Tanzania 2026 Conference (WA26T). This event marks a significant step in building both national and international momentum for the conference and mobilizing participation from government institutions, private sector, development partners, academia, and other stakeholders. WA26T is scheduled...
Aker BioMarine reported some days ago continued momentum in krill oil sales in the second quarter of 2026, with revenues up 21% to USD 31.5 million on solid volume growth. The company also secured a new Lysoveta contract worth USD 4 million in first-year revenues and won new Superba krill oil business ranking among the company’s largest customers. The company...
