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International markets for fisheries and aquaculture products

The publication GLOBEFISH highlights – International markets for fisheries and aquaculture products, by FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), contains a detailed quarterly update on market trends for various major aquatic species, such as tuna, groundfish, small pelagics, shrimp, salmon, cephalopods, bivalves and crustacea, as well as fishmeal and fish oil. 

The second issue of 2024, with January–December 2023 statistics, is available at the link below:

https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/29f23554-32cc-4d4c-807a-af6b13dacc83/content

Eurofish International Conference: The Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector – Ways to a Circular Economy

Together with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Eurofish is organising the international conference The Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector – Ways to a Circular Economy in Madrid, Spain, on 25-26 September 2024.

Circular economy is the focus of the conference and the subjects have been divided into three sessions:

• Decarbonisation of the fishing fleet, reduction of energy consumption in RAS;
• Side-and waste streams within aquaculture;
• Side-and waste streams within fisheries.

The conference will feature experts from several countries, aiming to inspire the participants with new ideas, good practices, and solutions for the future.

Participation to the event is FREE of charge. However, if you sign-up and do NOT attend the event without a notification in advance, a no-show fee of €85 will be charged.

In order to register, please access the following link:

https://eurofish.dk/spanish-conference-2024/

Global GAP Summit 2024

Global GAP Summit 2024 is taking place in Warsaw, Poland on 10–12 September, focusing on the developments, trends, and challenges in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors.

The event will consist of 3 sessions

• Session 1: Smart Farm Assurance: Exploring the New Era of Robust, Streamlined, and Future-Fit Solutions From Farm to Shelf;
• Session 2: Legislative Landscapes: Unpacking Legal Frameworks, Green Claims, Supply Chain Regulations, and Labeling in Farming Operations;
• Session 3: The Future of Farming: Applying Agriscience and Innovation in the Advancement of Safer and More Sustainable Production Practices;

and farm/retail visits.

In order to attend the event or for further information, you can access the following link: GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 | Shaping the future of farming together

Littoral 24: 17th European Coastal Challenge Summit

Littoral 24: 17th European Coastal Challenge Summit, organised by the Professional Association of Romanian Geographers (APGR), the Ovidius University of Constanța, the Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC), the Coastal & Marine Union Germany (EUCC-D) and the University of Bucharest, will take place between 24 – 27 September 2024, in Constanta, Romania.

The event addresses a wide range of important themes, from the effects of climate change to biodiversity preservation and sustainable development. Aquaculture will be covered under the topic of “Perspectives in support of Sustainable Blue Economy through participatory approaches and engagement with the stakeholders”.

Registration to the event and further information are available at the link below:

https://littoral24.univ-ovidius.ro/

Good Practice: Algolesko – France, Brittany

Algolesko is a French seaweed company farming Saccharina latissima on their 150 hectares, Natura 2000 classified lease off the coast of Lesconil, Brittany.

International Conference: Current Research on Aquaculture and Fisheries

SciSynpsis is organising an international conference on aquaculture and fisheries in Barcelona, Spain. The conference, having the theme Current Research on Aquaculture and Fisheries, is scheduled to take place during 09-10 September, 2024.

The purpose of the conference is to raise awareness of and support the contributions of artisanal and small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to global sustainable development, particularly their role in food security, nutrition, poverty alleviation, and the sustainability of natural resources.

Aquaculturists, aquaculture technicians, marine biologists, marine scientists, researchers, academicians, students, industry leaders, development managers, aquaculture and fisheries departments, aquaculture associations and societies, business entrepreneurs and related individuals are expected to attend.

For further information and registration, please access the following link:

https://scisynopsisconferences.com/aquaculture/about-us

Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture

Under the guidance of the Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the FAO Committee on Fisheries, the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) were created at the request of Members. The goal of the GSA is to support Members and other stakeholders in the implementation of the 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries by providing a comprehensive framework for the management and development of sustainable aquaculture.

The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture contain the following 3 sections:

• vision, objectives, scope and guiding principles;
• guidelines for promoting sustainable aquaculture;
• implementation and monitoring.

They GSA are designed to adapt to various contexts and to facilitate the development of sustainable aquaculture techniques tailored to local conditions. They are meant to be periodically updated in order to reflect new advancements and emerging issues in the aquaculture sector.

The Guidelines are available at the link below:

https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/b87a56eb-749d-4e76-b952-413708c021e0/content

Inspire – Restorative Aquaculture Course

EIT FOOD is organising a 3-week intensive programme providing training and theory in seaweed farming, finfish, shellfish and algae biology, culturing, growth and molecular and metabolite analysis. The Inspire Restorative Aquaculture Course will take place from the 23rd September until the 25th October 2024, led by The Seaweed Academy at SAMS, UK in partnership with the Polish Academy of Science.

Although no formal qualifications are required, attendance is based on an application containing a description of the delegates’ reasons to attend the course. Ideally, the organisers are looking for Masters Students, PhD students, Posts-Docs, young professionals or aspiring entrepreneurs interested in aquaculture.

The course will be held in person at SAMS in Oban, Scotland. Prior to and following the in-person event, some content will be delivered online.

Applications are open until the 2nd of September. In order to apply and find out more about the course, please access the link below:

https://learning.eitfood.eu/courses/inspire-restorative-aquaculture

Good Practice: The Kingfish Company, The Netherlands

The Kingfish Company, based in the Netherlands, is the world’s first BAP-certified land-based farm. The company incorporated in 2015 and it produces Dutch Yellowtail.

Find out more at: https://www.kingfish-zeeland.com/
You can also check out an interview with the Head of Hatchery, Sander Ruizeveld de Winter, at the following address: https://www.globalseafood.org/blog/bap-spotlight-the-kingfish-company/

EUMOFA Case Study: Carp in the EU

The latest edition of EUMOFA’s (European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture products) Monthly highlights, publication which delivers an analysis of the EU fish market, focusing on first sales, imports from extra-EU countries and consumption, was published.

This month’s issue features, among others, a case study on Carp in the EU, focusing on biology exploitation and management, production, import – export and consumption and marketing.

The publication is available at the link below:

https://eumofa.eu/documents/20124/118634/MH+5+2024+EN_Final.pdf/79d6b70a-4854-5fcc-1393-e70009c59a48?t=1719841957604