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Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top 10 fish producing countries globally, with a remarkable growth in freshwater aquaculture over the past decade. This success presents an opportunity to further increase the overall volume and variety of fish production, including hilsa and marine fisheries, to meet domestic consumption needs and boost export earnings. Fish,

A recent incident at a wet market in Yuen Long has ignited a significant debate on social media regarding the sale of small sharks and the ethical considerations surrounding their consumption. The controversy arose when a fish vendor was spotted selling three tiny sharks, displayed on a metal tray, for a mere HK$28. 1. Identifying

Cell-based shrimp and seafood is being developed by Shiok Meats, a start-up founded by scientists Sandhya Sriram and Ka Yi Ling in Singapore. The company uses stem cells from locally farmed, antibiotic-free shrimps to make real seafood meats. Shiok Meats’ first product, a cell-based shrimp dumpling, will be sold in Singapore by the end of

In a determined effort to combat the invasive Asian carp, wildlife officials in Golden Pond, Kentucky, employed a unique strategy involving the use of electricity and sound to herd schools of these disruptive fish toward massive nets. This ongoing initiative, taking place on Kentucky Lake, marks a new front in a battle that has been

Spot Prawn Market Struggles The spot prawn market in British Columbia is facing difficulties as a result of an oversupply of prawns and export issues caused by the ongoing pandemic. This has led to a decline in prices for fresh spot prawns, prompting fishermen to either accept lower prices for their catch or store it

Continuous Decline in US Exports Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States, the country’s second largest market, have experienced a significant decline of 41.5 percent, amounting to $187.9 million this year. This downward trend has persisted for seven consecutive months, as reported by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). Impact of Anti-Dumping

Notable Increase in Exports Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the sales of Vietnamese pangasius in England experienced a significant boost, with a notable 7.3% increase recorded in the first half of 2020. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported a remarkable rise of 15.2% in pangasius exports to England

Zero Exports in Some Regions In the first 12 days of May 2020, pangasius exports to South America, the Middle East, and ASEAN countries came to a halt, reaching zero. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in exports to the US and EU markets, while exports to China only experienced a slight decline compared to

The European Commission’s (EC) inspection delegation has acknowledged the recent advancements made by Việt Nam in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The inspection team from the EC Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries visited Việt Nam last month to assess the country’s efforts. Tran Dinh Luan, Deputy Director General of the Directorate