AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAquaculture Science & Funding: The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster (SAIC) has launched a new 14-person international science board to independently review aquaculture research and innovation projects across finfish, shellfish and seaweed, with a fresh funding call now under way. Invasive Species Risk to Fisheries: Great Lakes advocates are urging the Trump administration to lift a stop work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project after several hundred juvenile invasive carp were found about 80 miles from Lake Michigan, warning the barrier is critical to protect the region’s ecosystem and economy. Commercial Fishing Infrastructure: Portsmouth, New Hampshire has opened a renovated Peirce Island commercial fishing pier, replacing a 1979 facility with upgraded unloading and bait storage, backed by $1.24M in federal and state support. Trade Policy Shockwaves for Seafood: Canada says it has removed seafood from its counter-tariff list after industry input, while also adding new counter-tariff items elsewhere—an ongoing signal that fish and aquaculture supply chains remain exposed to tariff swings. EU Fishing Politics: Cyprus fishermen are calling for a 10-year national plan to stabilize stocks and support small-scale fleets under EU rules, including better monitoring and easier market access.
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