Invasive Species Management: Iraq says African catfish is now firmly established in multiple rivers and marshes, making eradication “impossible,” and is mapping its spread for a national invasive-species program. Aquaculture Tech & Livelihoods: China’s aquaculture know-how is being showcased on Kenya’s Lake Victoria as fish cages expand production and shift communities away from “sex-for-fish.” Feed Industry Expansion: De Heus opened a marine and cold-water fish feed mill in Vietnam (168,000 tonnes/year), targeting sea bass and barramundi feed for regional growth and export markets. Shellfish Safety Restart: South Africa’s fisheries authorities lifted the Saldanha Bay shellfish harvesting ban after paralytic shellfish toxin levels fell below safety limits, with continued monitoring required. Governance & Compliance: Morocco’s aquaculture growth is being held back by licensing delays and red tape, according to a World Bank diagnostic. Oxygen Supply Innovation: Hatch Blue invested $2m in Ireland’s Nernst Electric to develop on-site oxygen generation for fish farms, aiming to cut reliance on trucked liquid oxygen. Anti-Corruption Probe: Malaysia’s MACC recorded statements from 10 witnesses in its investigation into KWAP’s RM200m eFishery investment loss. Policy Push for Aquatic Foods: EUSeA urged the EU to keep aquatic foods central to protein resilience plans, warning they’re being sidelined.