Illegal Fishing Crackdown: The Philippines’ BFAR asked the Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that struck down mandatory vessel monitoring, arguing tech is key to ecosystem-wide enforcement and seeking a 2027 budget boost. Aquaculture in the Gulf: Louisiana researchers are testing whether small open-water fish farming can be both ecologically sound and economically viable as Gulf seafood demand rises. Shellfish Crisis: Prince Edward Island oyster farmers warn of near-total mortality as disease devastates cages, leaving growers facing massive losses and debt. Kelp Expansion: California regulators approved plans for the U.S.’s largest kelp farm off Southern California, aiming to support soil and plant health on farms while raising environmental concerns. Shrimp Processing Push: Ecuador’s Santa Priscila plans January trials at a new packing plant, lifting annual processing capacity to just over 540,000 metric tons. Food Safety Upgrade: Kenya’s Global Tilapia became the first Kenyan fish processor to earn FSSC 22000, positioning it for bigger retail and export markets. BRICS Agri Cooperation: BRICS leaders agreed to create AGRIN and keep working on a BRICS Grain Exchange to tackle fertilizer shortages and food price volatility. Venezuela–Suriname Fisheries Deal: Venezuela’s fisheries minister called Suriname agreements “historic” for the artisanal fleet, including fisheries and aquaculture cooperation. Aquaculture Tech & Waste-to-Value: A study shows shrimp waste and aquaculture sludge can be turned into protein-rich biomass using microalgae, turning pollution into feed potential.