Policy & Regulation: New Jersey lawmakers voted to update the state’s aquaculture definition to include hatcheries and other land-based structures, a move aimed at unlocking investment for its shellfish sector. EU Fisheries Funding: EU countries pushed back on weaker environmental safeguards in fishing funding rules, with ministers arguing money should prioritize fleet modernization while respecting fish-stock limits. Aquaculture Expansion & Approvals: Atlantic Canada’s blueprint targets $7B in seafood exports and faster aquaculture approvals, while Kenya’s Senate reviews a petition to regulate Lake Victoria cage fish farming amid concerns over access, accidents, contamination, and impacts on wild breeding. Feed & Industry Support: Zimbabwe is stepping up fish processing and value addition under EU-backed FISH4ACP support, including a Maponga fingerling hub targeting 1M fingerlings; meanwhile, AFIA urged Congress to advance the Innovative FEED Act to modernize FDA review for novel animal feed ingredients. Sustainability & Welfare: Ethical Seafood Research partnered with Kenya’s Rio Fish to train and monitor animal welfare and guide producers toward ASC certification. Risk & Resilience: Australia’s new skilled visa processing priorities include aquaculture and fishing, signaling workforce planning for the sector.