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Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp Rejected from China and Vietnam in October

USA.- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released information regarding import refusals for last month through October 24, 2017. Over the first three ...

USDA Invests in Research to Improve Domestic Aquaculture Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable ...

Peru’s anchovy fishing season could begin by End-Nov

Lima, Peru (Andina).- The second anchovy fishing season in the central and northern areas of the Peruvian coast could begin by November-end, Peru’s Production Ministry ...

‘Fresh’ cod all year round with the right freezing and thawing method

Norway.- Controlled freezing and thawing of cod give consumers a product all year round that rivals fresh fish. A new research project shows that the ...

3rd Call for training in marine biotechnology & aquaculture innovation, open now!

The European Marine Biological Research Infrastructure Cluster (EMBRIC) launches its 3rd call for training opportunities to provide organising parties an extra incentive and financial support ...

First for BAP: Oyster, Scallop Processing Plant Lands Certification

USA.- Oysters and scallops are the latest species represented in the industry-leading Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program.

U.S. imported more seafood in 2016, much of that farm-raised

USA.- Commercial and recreational fisheries remain a strong contributor to the United States economy, according to the annual Fisheries of the United States report released ...

U of G Prof Provides Fisheries a Solution to Overharvesting

Canada.- Consumer demand and inadequate scientific information has led to overharvesting, reducing fish species and fish stocks around the world.

NOSB Says Hydro and Aqua ponics are USDA Organic!

USA.- On November 1, 2017, thousands of farmers nationwide waited to hear if the National Organics Standards Board, an advisory body to the USDA, would ...

GFresh launches sustainable seafood program with MSC

UK.- Gfresh, China’s largest B2B online seafood marketplace has launched a sustainable seafood program with a commitment to source Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) labelled produce. ...