Blue Economy Finance: The Philippines secured €200 million (about ₱14B) from France’s AFD for the Marine Ecosystem for Blue Economy Development (MEBED 1) program, aiming to protect marine ecosystems, improve solid-waste management, and expand sustainable livelihoods for 3+ million people, including fisherfolk, aquaculture operators, and tourism workers. Aquaculture Tech & Productivity: Ghana’s CSIR-WRI says it has developed an integrated aquaculture-agriculture system that turns nutrient-rich fish-farm wastewater into crop inputs, cutting pollution risks while boosting yields in trials. Biosecurity & Risk: Research warns that ships laid up during the Strait of Hormuz disruption may carry marine biofouling and spread invasive species when they resume travel, threatening wild fisheries and aquaculture. Salmon Lice Control: NTNU and Wageningen researchers report AI can detect salmon lice larvae far faster than experienced biologists, improving prospects for more efficient management. Industry Watch: Denmark’s BioMar posted higher Q2 volumes and revenue and raised full-year guidance, despite a slight EBIT dip. Market Access: NOAA Fisheries is seeking public input on nationwide aquaculture opportunity areas to guide future commercial development. Regional Impact: In the Philippines, tropical storms and monsoon rains caused about ₱56M in agri damage in Oriental Mindoro, including roughly ₱3.06M in aquaculture losses (mostly fishponds).