AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndigenous Aquaculture Dispute: Hupacasath First Nation hereditary chief Alton Watts is demanding Cermaq close its Boot Lagoon salmon hatchery by year-end, alleging pollution and disease risks to local waters and fish. Feed Innovation: Single-cell protein could ease aquaculture’s reliance on fishmeal, but high production costs, uncertain supply and cautious buyers continue to hold back commercial adoption. Trout Farming: Venezuela is backing trout production at Mérida’s La Mucuy Station, with 727 broodstock fish and 10 tonnes ready for distribution, alongside technical support for regional farmers. Fisheries Management: A new Gambian coalition is urging presidential candidates to commit to sustainable fisheries measures, including curbs on new industrial licences and stronger action against illegal fishing; the Caribbean fisheries body is also promoting digital catch reporting and traceability. Shellfish Risks: A Maine algae bloom has faded, but harvesters and growers fear lasting losses, particularly for soft-shell clams, as they wait to see how stocks recover.
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