Profitability drop in Norwegian fisheries
A report released by research body Nofima reveals that while 2023 was a strong year for Norway’s seafood business, the wild catch sector faces challenges – as this key industry…
Norway subsidises coastal fisheries
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has outlined a series of subsidies to support struggling fishing industry sectors over the coming year. The measures are designed to offset…
Increase recommended for Barents Sea shrimp quota
The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research has advised that the 2025 Barents Sea shrimp quota could be set at 150,000 tonnes, a 7000 tonne increase in the Institute’s advice for…
New shrimper’s performance exceeds expectations
The first in the Damen Shrimp Trawler 2607 series has successfully completed its sea trials in the Port of Hamriya, UAE. Damen has designed the new vessel for the next…
Biomar Ecuador Achieves ASC Feed Certification
BioMar’s Ecuador site has achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed certification – a significant milestone in ensuring more responsible production of feed. The ASC Feed Certification helps Ecuadorian shrimp farms…
Proposals for Barents Sea shrimp harvesting rules
There is currently no total quota or common management plan for shrimp in the Barents Sea. The Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission has requested advice on a management plan for the shrimp population…
Iceland to cut shrimp quota
Iceland’s Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has recommended a reduction to the offshore shrimp quota for the coming two quota years. The stock index for shrimp has declined since 2018…
EcoFive opts for Vónin quad-rig
New trawler Ecofive, under construction for Norwegian fishing company BlueWild, promises to attract plenty of attention this summer when it starts fishing. The 72-metre trawler is packed with innovation and…
Shared shrimp fishery faces challenges
Recommendations from ICES are that the shrimp fishery in the Skagerrak, Kattegat and northern North Sea in the Norwegian Deep should not exceed 4557 tonnes for the 12 months 1st…
Decarbonising Thai shrimp supply chain
Thai Union Group has launched a programme to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the shrimp supply chain. The Shrimp Decarbonization initiative, developed in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy…
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