US policy & research tie-up: USDA’s new Office of Seafood is partnering with the University of Maine after harvesters asked for clarity on federal eligibility, aiming to better integrate seafood into federal funding and services. Feed supply & cost: Maxim Agri Holding will invest about USD 3.95M in a Kenyan fish-feed plant in KenGen’s Green Energy Park, targeting 8 MT/hour to cut feed costs and boost aquaculture productivity. Aquafeed expansion: Sheng Long Aqua Technology broke ground on a RM140M Malaysia feed facility (150,000 tonnes/year), expected online in 2028. Aquaculture finance for resilience: The European Commission approved Malta’s fuel-aid scheme for fishers and aquaculture firms, with grants tied to higher fuel prices. Waste-to-food innovation: Ghana’s CSIR-WRI says fish-farm wastewater can be converted into crop inputs via an Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture System, reducing pollution while supporting vegetable yields. Regulation & modernization: Moldova published its Strategic Programme for Aquaculture Sector 2026–2030, including hatchery upgrades, water-body mapping, and genetic improvement. Local impacts & governance: Oriental Mindoro reported P56M in agriculture damage from storms, with aquaculture losses (mostly fishponds) at about P3.06M; and Rwanda replaced fragmented fisheries rules with a single law covering inland fisheries and aquaculture. Market & logistics: Palau moved reclaimed land and adjacent waters to the national government for a multipurpose fisheries and tourism port, including aquaculture ponds. Biosecurity & health tech: NTNU/Wageningen researchers say AI can detect salmon lice far faster than experienced biologists, supporting better control efforts.