Cabinet officials
A high-level consultation meeting on the development of the fisheries sector in Lakshadweep Islands, with a special focus on Tuna fisheries, Seaweed and Ornamental fisheries, was held at Kochi. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union
Cabinet officials
The Spanish Government, in coordination with the Autonomous Communities and the Fishing Sector, has successfully negotiated with the European Commission to increase the fishing days for the Spanish Mediterranean fleet. According to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, the measures implemented by the Government have allowed the Mediterranean
Cabinet officials
South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has refuted the notion that environmental policy hinders economic growth. Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr. Dion George, emphasized that sustainability is the pathway to stronger competitiveness and inclusion, not a constraint. The Department's
Cabinet officials
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has sent a letter to the US Trade Minister, Howard Lutnick, requesting him to reconsider the decision to refuse recognition of 12 Vietnamese seafood mining occupations. This decision, made by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is set to
Cabinet officials
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies officially entered into force on September 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone in global governance and environmental sustainability. The Agreement, adopted at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in June 2022, requires the elimination of subsidies for illegal, unreported, and
Exports
In July 2025, Peru's export growth was driven by the non-traditional products sector, which expanded 2.6% compared to the same month last year. This increase was led by the fishing, agricultural, iron and steel, and textile sectors. The total volume of goods exported showed a slight growth
Exports
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries) has officially recognized Morocco's compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), a decision that will permit the North African country to continue exporting seafood products to the US market until 2029. This recognition, valid from January 1,
Cabinet officials
The Peruvian government announced the formalization of the advance of the expanded quota balance for giant squid fish, as well as the creation of a national technical table to strengthen the strategic fishery. This move comes after the concluded first stage of the second phase, where 39,594 tons were
Cabinet officials
Peru, represented by Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Jesus Barrientos, reaffirmed its commitment to science-based management of tuna resources in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Peru actively participated in the 103rd Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), held in Panama City from September 1 to 5, where over
Exports
By mid-August, Russian enterprises had exported over 1.3 million tons of fish and fish products, a 5% increase from the same period last year, with a growth of 12% in monetary terms. This surge can be attributed to the sale of products with high added value, which has been
Cabinet officials
The province of Quang Ngai has taken significant steps to address issues related to Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, but still faces challenges in ensuring the eligibility of its fishing vessels and fisheries management. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Phung Duc Tien, emphasized the need for drastic measures
Exports
The Government of India has announced that the European Union (EU) has added 102 new Indian fishery establishments to its list of approved exporters, marking a significant expansion in India's seafood industry and enhancing market access for Indian seafood products, particularly aquaculture shrimps and Cephalopods. This development follows
