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63% of Australian Wild-Caught Prawns Now Certified Sustainable

Australia is making significant strides in sustainable fishing practices, according to the latest data released by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The report reveals that an impressive...

Australian Seafood Industry Sees Remarkable Growth

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) for the year 2021-22 reveals a notable shift in the balance between...

Saudi Arabia and China Propel Aquaculture Sector Investments

Saudi Arabia and China are set to witness an increase in investments in the aquaculture sector following discussions at the Global Investment Promotion Conference in Shenzhen, China. Representatives...

Shrimp Boat Captain’s Body Recovered in Tampa Bay

In a tragic turn of events, Tampa police divers successfully recovered the lifeless body of Captain Curtis Lee Cowling on Sunday night from the sunken shrimp boat,...

Louisiana Enforces Sunset Closure for Fall Shrimping Season

The fall inshore shrimp season in Louisiana, USA, is set to conclude on Monday, marking the end of shrimping activities in all state inside waters, except for...

Stranded Shrimp Trawler: Local Entrepreneurs Gear Up for Fourth Rescue Attempt

In an unfortunate turn of events for shrimp trawler IJM22, the latest rescue operation by local entrepreneurs proved unsuccessful on Thursday afternoon. The vessel remains stranded off...

Aquaculture Industry Confronts Health Risks

A recent survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sheds light on the concerns and challenges faced by workers in the aquaculture sector. With 1,283...

Successful Pilot Signals Indian Aquaculture Expansion

Southeast Asia's prominent aquaculture firm, eFishery, has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts with the successful completion of its commercial pilot in India. The...

Europe’s First Shrimp RAS System

Billund Aquaculture and Aquapurna are set to embark on a groundbreaking venture with the initiation of construction on what they assert will be Europe's first shrimp recirculating...

Former Shrimp Processing Leader Faces Felony Charges

Biloxi Police in Mississippi, United States, have arrested Charles David Veal, a 79-year-old Gulfport resident and former executive director of the American Shrimp Processors Association. Veal stands...

Vietnam Sets Sights on Middle East Expansion

Vietnam's shrimp industry is actively exploring the potential of the Middle East market for growth, with the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) emphasizing opportunities...

Red Lobster’s Unlimited Shrimp Deal Sinks Company Earnings

When Red Lobster decided to make its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion a permanent fixture on its menu, the seafood chain aimed to reel in customers during the...

Vietnam Secures Second Spot as Major Global Shrimp Supplier

Vietnam has solidified its position as the world's second-largest supplier of shrimp, contributing significantly to the global shrimp industry with a share ranging from 13 percent to...

Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province Reflects on Successful 2022 Season

Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province welcomed the arrival of the first catch of shrimps on Tuesday, signaling the commencement of the annual shrimp-hunting season. This eagerly anticipated season,...

Soaring Feed Costs Threaten Ghana’s Aquaculture Industry

Chairman of the Fisheries Commission Board, Professor Francis Nunoo, has raised concerns about the challenges facing the domestic aquaculture industry in Ghana. Speaking at the 2023 Aquaculture...

Indian Shrimp Imports Halted in Saudi Arabia

White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) has been identified in Indian-imported shrimp destined for Saudi Arabia. Consequently, a temporary freeze has been imposed on the import of frozen...

Albert Heijn Pioneers Transparent and Sustainable Shrimp Supply Chain

Starting from April 2023, the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, Albert Heijn, is set to transition to a transparent and more sustainable tropical shrimp supply chain....

Ghana’s Fisheries Sector Woos Moroccan Investors for Lucrative Opportunities

The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development of Ghana, Mrs Mavis Hawa Koomson, has actively sought investment from Moroccan entrepreneurs, urging them to explore the myriad opportunities...

Berbice Shrimp Production Skyrockets

Brackish water shrimp production is experiencing significant growth along the Corentyne Coast, Guyana, thanks to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government's substantial investment. The goal is to...

First ASC Certification for African Shrimp Farm

Unima, a prominent player in Madagascar's shrimp production sector, has recently been awarded the Aquaculture Stewardship Certification (ASC) for its aquaculture farm, Aqualma. Located on the northwest...

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Honduras Battles to Keep Shrimp Exports Flowing to Mexico

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In the landlocked expanse of Switzerland, the notion of fresh, locally farmed prawns might...