The Storting has today adopted the aquaculture report. The majority supported the Industry Committee's proposition, which is based on a broad political agreement between six parties on the future regulation of the world's biggest salmon farming sector.

The Labour Party, Conservative Party, Centre Party, Progress Party, Socialist Left Party and Liberal Party have previously come together on an agreement that strengthens and clarifies the direction of the report, and in the agreement the parties also agreed not to promote alternative majorities in proposals or comments that challenge the consensus in this agreement

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The Ministry of Production highlights the recovery of industrial fishing and a significant increase in exports as key factors in the sector's advancement.

LIMA – Peru's industrial manufacturing production grew by 3.8% between January and April 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year, the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) reported. This advancement is primarily attributed to increased activity in industrial fishing and a recovery in domestic demand.

The head of PRODUCE, Sergio González Guerrero, detailed that this positive result is linked to higher activity in industrial fishing, which was favored by conducive oceanographic conditions. These conditions boosted the production of fishmeal, fish oil, and frozen products. Additionally, the recovery of domestic demand, with an increase close to 5%, and a strong rise in industrial exports (+25.5%) significantly contributed to the sector's performance.

González Guerrero specified that primary manufacturing experienced a notable increase of 11.7% in the first four months of the year, driven by the greater availability of raw materials like anchovy for the canning and fishmeal industries.

Source: Ministry of Production (PRODUCE)

NAKHODKA – Primorye shipbuilders have commenced construction on a new crab boat, the "Windys," set to bolster Russia's fishing fleet.

The vessel's keel was laid as part of the second stage of the nation's investment quota program, signifying a strategic move to enhance capacities for crab and shrimp harvesting in the Northern Pacific Ocean using traps.

The "Windys" is designed as a highly modern and efficient fishing platform. It will feature a robust boom capable of lifting fishing gear with a maximum load of 450 kg, complemented by a hydraulic cargo crane for seamless loading and unloading operations into its holds. The catch will be transported to port in chilled sea water to maintain optimal freshness. Built for resilience, the vessel is capable of conducting fishing operations in sea conditions up to 6 points, ensuring operational continuity in challenging environments. Plans also include onboard equipment for desalination and disinfection of water.

This specialized crab boat is being constructed for Tikhrybkom LLC at the Nakhodka Ship Repair Plant. The "Windys" is scheduled to be put into operation in 2029, marking a significant addition to Russia's modern fishing assets.

Key specifications for the vessel include:

• Length: 63.2 m
• Gross Tonnage: 1053 t.
• Sailing Area: Unlimited
• Ice Class: Ice2
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Akvaplan-niva's new technology offers aquaculture farmers unprecedented early warning capabilities, enabling proactive measures against parasitic infections.

TROMSØ – Norwegian research institution Akvaplan-niva has successfully developed and tested an innovative system capable of detecting free-swimming stages of salmon lice in real time, a significant advancement in the ongoing battle against these pervasive parasites in aquaculture. This breakthrough promises to provide fish farmers with crucial early warnings, allowing them to intervene before lice attach to their fish.

The newly developed technology utilizes a specialized camera, the UVP6, integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) that can recognize sea lice larvae within the water column. This real-time monitoring capability offers farmers precise information on where lice larvae are concentrated at a given location. Such data empowers them to more effectively assess and implement targeted protective measures, safeguarding fish welfare.

Furthermore, the system can be deployed to map the occurrence of sea lice in locations not yet in use for aquaculture, providing valuable insights for future site planning. The project, a collaborative effort, received funding from FHF (Norwegian Seafood Research Fund) along with a substantial contribution from Akvaplan-niva itself. This innovation represents a new step towards more proactive and data-driven strategies in managing salmon lice challenges.

Grieg Seafood reported to police over major plastic pollution incident in Finnmark

Grieg Seafood has been reported to Norwegian police by the County Governor of Troms and Finnmark for what is described as “serious environmental crime” related to the unreported discharge of millions of plastic pellets into Laksefjorden.

According to the County Governor’s office, the incident involves the release of approximately 35 million plastic pellets from Grieg’s operations, which were neither immediately reported nor cleaned up as required under environmental law.

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Salmon Evolution announced today that it has entered into a credit facility of up to NOK 250m (£18m) with DNB Bank and Nordea Bank (Norwegian branch).

Salmon Evolution said the purpose of the new facility is to strengthen the company’s financial flexibility in light of a weaker than expected salmon market over the past 12 months.

Fresh salmon prices in Norway have consistently been at their lowest levels for almost two years although there are some signs of a revival.

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María Fernanda Jiménez Reyes, a Semi-Senior Researcher at the Fisheries Development Institute (IFOP), virtually participated in "The 5th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries and Seafood Conference," held from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Rome, Italy. She attended the conference on a scholarship.

Jiménez Reyes delivered an oral presentation titled "Causes of Discards in the Industrial Purse Seine Fishery of Anchovy (Engraulis ringens), in northern Chile." Representing IFOP, her participation also served to disseminate information about the project, underscoring the importance of monitoring discard causes to update mitigation measures and discard reduction plans.

The researcher highlighted that this opportunity not only contributed to her professional growth but also played a crucial role in positioning Chile globally. She emphasized the value of interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world to foster potential collaborations.

IFOP extended gratitude to Project Head Rodrigo Vega for his support and encouragement for this oral presentation, as well as to the team colleagues who collaborated in its preparation.