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Modern technology improves fishing prospects NORWAY Thursday, July 09, 2026, 02:10 (GMT + 9) An unmanned vessel operating ahead of a trawler identifies the highest concentrations of the species in the upper water layers. Scientists from SINTEF and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), through the SFI Harvest research centre, have successfully completed trials using unmanned and autonomous vehicles on, under, and above the water surface.

Anfaco-Cytma moves agenda to Brussels to strengthen the competitiveness of the European blue economy SPAIN Thursday, July 09, 2026, 01:00 (GMT + 9) Actively participates in the European Commission's strategic consultations to promote policies more oriented towards innovation, investment, and value creation in the marine food chain.

Nichimo drives land-based aquaculture (RAS) in Japan with its 100% domestic modular technology JAPAN Thursday, July 09, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9) The multinational seafood company develops the "Nichimo Modular RAS" system in Iwate Prefecture to mitigate geopolitical supply chain risks and combat the effects of global warming on marine products TOKYO – Japanese company Nichimo Co., Ltd., led by its President and CEO Shinya Aoki from its headquarters in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, has marked a milestone...

2026 Weekly Alaska Salmon Harvest Update #3 UNITED STATES Thursday, July 09, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9) Alaska commercial salmon harvest lags behind previous year due to slow start in Bristol Bay The 2026 Alaska commercial salmon harvest through July 4 continues to trail the previous year's figures, driven by a 40% decline in Bristol Bay and widespread drops in sockeye and keta catches.

Expert report published by the European Parliament highlights MSC certification of Iberian sardine EUROPEAN UNION Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9) The study underlines the eco-label as a key market incentive driving cross-border fisheries cooperation between Spain, Portugal, and France.

Russia's sardine fishing season started poorly, while Chinese fleets are already operating on the high seas RUSSIAN FEDERATION Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9) Low water temperatures are hindering fish schools from entering Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone, delaying local operations compared to the rapid deployment of foreign vessels in international waters.

Salmon are on the move: sockeye salmon lead the progress of the season in Kamchatka RUSSIAN FEDERATION Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9) The head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries, Ilya Shestakov, assessed the progress of the salmon run during a working visit to the region, where more than half of the Russian Far East's total volume is projected to be caught. Pacific salmon in the Russian Far East are key fisheries for the country.

NOAA announces regional measures to reduce burdens on domestic fishing and increase production UNITED STATES Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9) NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler presented a regulatory reform plan in response to the Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.

Salmon Evolution ASA reports solid Q2 2026 operational performance and drives phase 2 NORWAY Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9) The land-based salmon producer recorded significant improvements in water quality and biomass growth following optimized feed and operational protocols, despite facing a weak global price environment.

Thirty years after Icesave, Iceland is once again trusting its banks ICELAND Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9) The country's supreme court rules that the power to impose sanctions rests with private financial institutions rather than the government, sparking old fears over the lack of regulatory oversight. The Icesave dispute was a diplomatic dispute among Iceland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.