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#Fish24 returns to celebrate the UK fishing and seafood sector. The UK’s fishing and seafood industry will once again come together today for #Fish24, a 24-hour social media celebration highlighting the people, businesses and communities that bring British seafood from sea to plate. Taking place from 5am on Thursday 14 May to 5am on Friday 15 May 2026, the campaign invites participants from across the sector to share their stories, images and experiences online using the hashtag #Fish24. Throughout the day, social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and LinkedIn will showcase the diverse work and heritage of the…

Scottish salmon exports soar to £6 billion over decade, new figures reveal. Analysis of HMRC data by trade body Salmon Scotland shows the UK’s top food export reached 94 global markets between 2016 and 2025. Annual export value rose from £445 million at the start of the decade to £828 million last year, an increase of 86 per cent. Volumes also rose by 51 per cent over the same period, with Scottish salmon shipped to markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The figures underline the importance of Scottish salmon to rural and island communities, supporting more than…

Enabling subsea parasite control through advanced power solutions. Parasites such as sea lice pose ongoing risks to fish health, welfare and farm performance across global aquaculture. Beyond direct harm to fish, infestations place sustained pressure on productivity and biosecurity. Recent research shows disease outbreaks, including parasitic infections, drive losses exceeding 30% in several major aquaculture-producing countries, with economic impacts reaching billions of dollars each year.* These pressures add up quickly at the farm level. Parasites slow growth, weaken fish, and increase mortality, while sea lice alone cost salmon farmers more than £700 million per year worldwide. Together, these impacts underline…

Blue Open House 2026 at Iceland Ocean Cluster. Last Thursday, as part of Iceland Innovation Week, the Iceland Ocean Cluster hosted two incredible gatherings that reflected exactly what their community is all about: connection, collaboration and the immense potential of the blue economy. They began with The Blue Table, an intimate ocean-themed lunch hosted in one of their event spaces, bringing together innovators, investors, thought leaders and industry representatives around a shared table and a shared conviction — that unlocking the opportunities within the blue economy requires breaking down silos and creating space for meaningful dialogue. The conversation was exactly…

Sealord’s Hoki season under new operational model. Sealord has made significant improvements to its Nelson site ahead of Hoki season, as the Wetfish factory and trawler Thomas Harrison begin operating under a seasonal model rather than year-round. The first Hoki season under the new approach started on Monday 4 May. The seasonal operating model follows a review of Sealord’s Nelson-based business. Under changes announced last year, the Coated Factory was closed with processing moved to Vietnam, and Wetfish processing now running from May to September during the peak Hoki catching period. General Manager Operations Rui Ventura says the change has created valuable downtime…

Oceana reaction to King’s Speech and Energy Independence Bill news.  Hugo Tagholm, Director of Oceana UK, said: “The fact that energy security featured so prominently in the opening statement of the King’s Speech shows just how important this issue has become for the country’s future. The announcement marks a landmark moment for our seas, our wildlife and our future. Done right, this bill could be the starting gun for a truly clean, green and resilient future — strengthening the UK’s energy, economic and long-term national security while helping protect the ocean for generations to come. For our seas, the stakes…

Centre for Aquaculture Technologies expands global breeding team with new quantitative geneticist in Australia. Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) continues to grow its global genetics team with the appointment of Dr. Iulia Blaj as Quantitative Geneticist, based in Australia. The addition of Dr. Blaj strengthens CAT’s expanding breeding and genetics services team as demand continues to grow for advanced aquaculture breeding solutions worldwide. In her new role, Dr. Blaj will advance data analysis across CAT’s breeding partners, helping design and evaluate statistical and genomic models that translate complex data into practical breeding decisions for clients. CAT currently manages more than…

Producer connect workshops in Asia strengthen readiness for ASC Farm and Feed Standards. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently held two successful Producer Connect Workshops in Bangkok and Tokyo, with ASC experts supporting Asian producers and partners as they prepare for the transition to the new Farm Standard and Feed Standard. Designed as practical, solutions-focused sessions, the workshops brought together producers, feed companies and supply chain partners to discuss and explore how ASC’s evolving requirements can be implemented effectively across Asia’s diverse aquaculture sector. In Bangkok, more than 150 participants gathered for a full day of discussion, practical learning, and debate.…

What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine. Coral reefs aren’t just ecosystems—they’re treasure troves of unknown microbes producing powerful chemical compounds. Scientists say losing reefs could mean losing future medical breakthroughs hidden in this microscopic world. An international team of scientists has uncovered new details about coral ecosystems, showing that each coral species hosts its own unique community of microbes. These findings reveal a previously unseen layer of diversity within coral reefs. The research, which included scientists from the University of Galway, found that coral reefs are home to a wide range of microbes that produce…

Uniting the Seafood Sector How the UK Seafood Federation Is Shaping the Future of Seafood. The UK Seafood Federation (UKSF) is the unified voice of the UK’s seafood processing and trading sector, bringing together businesses from across the supply chain with a shared ambition: to make seafood a bigger part of the British diet for the benefit of both public health and the planet. At a time when the role of food systems in sustainability, nutrition and economic resilience is under increasing scrutiny, UKSF positions the seafood industry as a vital contributor to a healthier, more sustainable future. By working…