Bilateral R&D Push: The Philippines and South Korea kicked off a fisheries biotechnology project to strengthen the DA-NFRDI Fisheries Biotechnology Center and build research capacity for aquaculture and fisheries innovation. Atlantic Canada Consolidation: Cooke Inc. agreed to buy Mowi Canada East, a move that could stabilize and scale Atlantic salmon farming after recent Newfoundland die-offs, with Cooke set to produce nearly 70% of Atlantic Canada’s farmed salmon. Ghana Policy Momentum: Ghana’s fisheries ministry is consulting stakeholders on draft Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations under the 2025 act, while also advancing marine protected area implementation and a women-focused fisheries partnership. Early-Warning Tech for Farmers: Kenya’s AI early warning system helped avert Lake Victoria tilapia mass fish deaths by triggering SMS alerts after dissolved-oxygen drops. Investment Spotlight (Nigeria): Nigeria launched a $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund with aquaculture and fisheries among target sectors, aiming to attract private capital and boost food security. Risk and Oversight: Malaysia’s PM said KWAP was deceived in a ~RM200m eFishery investment after alleged financial statement manipulation, with legal action underway. Species Development: Australia’s CSIRO is advancing selective breeding for pompano to support a sustainable white-flesh aquaculture industry in northern tropical conditions.