Haley Jones

The Republic of Vanuatu recently joined the global commitment known as the Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge that aims to protect the ocean's "twilight zone" while at the United Nations' Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia.   "Vanuatu is proud to join the Mesopelagic Zone Conservation Challenge,” Vanuatu Director of Environmental Protection and Conservation Osborne Melenamu said in a release by Ocean Conservancy. “The… Read More

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development held a meeting 16 September 2026 to discuss the commercial fishing loan program, deciding that the current low fixed-interest loans for commercial fishermen at 5.25 percent will expire 30 June 2027.   The commercial fishing loan program was developed 15 May 2024 through House Bill 273 by the Alaska Legislature, in response to economic challenges faced in the state's seafood… Read More

Clackamas, Oregon, U.S.A.-based seafood processing, farming, and distribution company Pacific Seafoods' Newport, Oregon plant caught on fire on the morning of 25 October 2026, causing the Oregon State Fire Marshal to send hazardous materials crews out for possible ammonia leaks.   The cause of the fire is still unknown, there were no injuries reported, and the ammonia tanks stored in the facility were unharmed and  leaks have been detected.… Read More

Augusta, Maine, U.S.A.-based industry-led initiative Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine (SeaMaine) recently awarded a total of USD 1 million (EUR 891,050) in grant funding to five community infrastructure projects statewide.   Projects were identified through the initiative's Seafood Infrastructure Adaptation Fund (SIAF) and will target improvement projects in marine facilities in Tremont, Rockland, Freeport, Swan's Island, and Boothbay… Read More

Fosnavåg, Norway-based water treatment system supply company Norwegian Greentech will deliver water treatment systems to several live fish carriers over the next two years, working as a subcontractor for Fosnavåg, Norway-based fish handling company MMC First Process.   “By ensuring clean, high-quality water, the water treatment system helps safeguard fish welfare, improve operational efficiency, and minimize environmental impact,”… Read More

Bangkok, Thailand-based seafood producer Thai Union announced plans to work with Derio, Spain-based ocean technology company Zunibal to upgrade the electronic monitoring (EM) systems across its tuna longline fleet located on the Indian Ocean.   Zunibal utilizes a cloud-based service that secures access to data, provides expert analysis, and relies on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to speed up reviews and support decision-making processes,… Read More

Denmark-based feed manufacturer BioMar has launched a new product called BioRetain.   BioMar said aquafeed formulations have undergone “significant” change over the past 20 years, with advancements in nutritional knowledge, technology, and companies producing feed with varying raw materials necessitating change in the sector. BioMar has kept up with those changes by studying not only the raw materials to formulate feed but also animal… Read More

The government of Nigeria and Penang, Malaysia-based nonprofit WorldFish recently signed a hosting agreement in which the organization aims to build a country office in Nigeria, allowing the two to continue work on transforming the country’s aquatic food systems.   Through the new office, the two will continue working on improving nutrition, creating jobs, and supporting sustainable economic growth to improve livelihoods in the West African… Read More

Despite continual fluctuations in Alaskan crab harvests over the last few years, seafood boil restaurant chain Angry Crab Shack said it has not had to change prices for three consecutive menus, spanning two years. The company told SeafoodSource it has a built in a five- to six-month buffer that helps it weather fluctuating supply. So, when the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) recently released total allowable catch (TAC) numbers for… Read More

To keep up to date with the latest personnel changes across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of hiring announcements and other personnel-related shifts worldwide. If you have an announcement, please send it to [email protected].  – Toronto, Canada-based global seafood supplier Ruby Seas International announced Audrey Ryan is the incoming vice president of sales and marketing, and will lead the… Read More