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Pancreatic disease outbreak in Ystøya?
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has sounded the alarm over a possible outbreak of pancreatic disease (PD) in Ystøya in the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county.
Océano Seafood achieves its first U.S. acquisition by purchasing Sea Fresh USA
The Peruvian company Océano Seafood, based in Lima, has acquired the entire American company Sea Fresh USA, located in Kingston, Rhode Island.
The Marine Chemistry, Berta Contreras, is now leading Benchmark Genetics Chile
Berta Contreras Mutis has assumed her role as General Manager of Benchmark Genetics, replacing Pablo Mazo, who has transitioned to Norway.
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in California released
NOAA unveiled a from the Biden-Harris Administration: the establishment of the "Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary" in California.
BioFish new CEO: Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud
At the beginning of October, Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud will be the new CEO of BioFish.
Aquaculture
Iceland’s IS Haf Investments buys 53% of land-based salmon project
IS Haf invests undiclosed sum in land-based salmon venture Thor Landeldi, planning a 20,000 ton facility in southern Iceland.
Breakthrough wreckfish larval protocol opens new avenues for aquaculture
The IEO successful larval culture protocol for wreckfish may lead to its commercial breeding for aquaculture.
Mariculture’s Smart Fish Farm project in Norway continues moving forward
Mariculture, the wholly-owned company of SalMar Aker Ocean AS, has obtained the green light from the Fisheries Directorate for an intelligent fish farm in the Norwegian Sea.
Horace Dawson will be the new CEO of Red Lobster, also joining its board of directors
Horace Dawson will be the new CEO of Red Lobster, also joining its board of directors and Paul Kenny will be the Chairman of the Board.
Ægir Páll Friðbertsson appointed as new CEO of ISI, replacing Bjarni Ármannsson
The Iceland Seafood International (ISI), as announced by the board of directors, now include a new CEO, Ægir Páll Friðbertsson.
Environment
EU to ban “greenwashing” and improve consumer information
Only sustainability labels based on approved certification schemes or established by public authorities will be allowed, under new EU rules.
Maryke Musson: Matorka’s new COO with vast industry experience
The Icelandic company Matorka has just announced that Maryke Musson will be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the business.
Will the Icelandic government clamp down on aquaculture?
Fiskistofa proposes drastic measures to prevent farmed salmon from mixing with wild salmon in rivers.
Environment
Historic High Seas treaty ratified by almost 70 countries
The "High Seas" treaty, Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), comes into force 120 days after formal ratification.
Hot stories
Pancreatic disease outbreak in Ystøya?
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has sounded the alarm over a possible outbreak of pancreatic disease (PD) in Ystøya in the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county.
Océano Seafood achieves its first U.S. acquisition by purchasing Sea Fresh USA
The Peruvian company Océano Seafood, based in Lima, has acquired the entire American company Sea Fresh USA, located in Kingston, Rhode Island.
The Marine Chemistry, Berta Contreras, is now leading Benchmark Genetics Chile
Berta Contreras Mutis has assumed her role as General Manager of Benchmark Genetics, replacing Pablo Mazo, who has transitioned to Norway.
Norcod gets the green light for new production site
The Norwegian cod farming company continues expansion with new site in Nordland, northern Norway, boosting total biomass capacity to 17,500 metric tonnes.
