Fisheries

Canada has released updated figures revealing that ocean fisheries off British Columbia and Alaska caught far more Puget Sound Chinook salmon than previously recorded over the past 20 years. The correction highlights greater pressure on the endangered fish, a primary food source for the Southern Resident killer whales.

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China has tested what it calls the world’s first intelligent squid fishing robot aboard the Song Hang research vessel.

Michelin-starred chef Anh Sung-jae, known as a judge on Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars,' is actively promoting Korean beef, pork, and seaweed. He participated in a Singapore event celebrating Jeju Island's beef and pork exports, and featured in the documentary 'The K-GIM Revolution' to highlight gim's quality. These efforts aim to expand Korean agricultural and fishery products in global markets.

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A new study reveals that allowing overfished coral reef fish populations to recover could increase sustainable seafood yields by nearly 50 percent, potentially providing millions of additional meals annually. Led by researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the findings highlight the role of ocean conservation in combating hunger, especially in regions like Africa and Southeast Asia. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, emphasizes the link between reef recovery and improved nutrition in vulnerable countries.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet reshuffle on 12 November 2025 replaced Dr Dion George with Willie Aucamp as minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment. Small-scale fishers worry this change will delay a crucial review of the Marine Living Resources Act of 1998. Under George's tenure, communities faced disengagement despite ongoing calls for dialogue on sector challenges.

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Japan has resumed scallop exports to China, marking the first shipment since Beijing's ban in August 2023. Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki announced the development on Friday. The move follows a May agreement between the Japanese and Chinese governments on export procedures.