AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Acidification & Shellfish: Virginia researchers team with local shellfish farmers to study how rising acidity affects calcium carbonate access and oyster survival, funded by a $1.2M NOAA grant. Trade & Food Safety: U.S. senators expand scrutiny of imported shrimp, questioning major certification bodies after past recall concerns, while Russia suspends seafood imports from most Armenian processors after inspections. Aquaculture Growth Programs: FAO launches a Kyrgyzstan fish value-chain project for trout and carp, and Japan/FAO back Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province inland fisheries recovery with cage culture and reservoir upgrades. Market Signals: India reports record 2025-26 seafood exports (Rs 73,890 crore), led by frozen shrimp, and Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports rise 9.2% to $30.69B in Jan–May. Climate Pressure on Coasts: Indonesia’s Java north coast faces land subsidence and sea level rise, with aquaculture and groundwater extraction flagged as key drivers. Industry Business: Kerala’s Kings Infra Ventures posts 24% PAT growth to ₹16.36 crore in FY26. Policy & Infrastructure: South Dakota kicks off a $3M fundraising push for Blue Dog fish hatchery upgrades, including recirculating aquaculture systems.
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