Aquafeed & Feed Costs: Protein substitution is expected to reshape aquaculture feed supply as energy and raw material costs push Asian feed mills toward upgrades and new processing approaches, with industry players discussing sourcing volatility and shifting formulations. Feed Standards: ADM’s Bern Aqua feed mill in Olen, Belgium, earned Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, underscoring growing demand for traceability and responsible ingredient sourcing for hatchery and nursery feeds. Aquaculture Research Funding: Hawaiʻi’s University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is a core member of a new $13.5M federal seafood research consortium (CIFARM), aiming to scale aquaculture research and market-ready solutions. Trade & Market Pressure: A U.S. ban on Philippine blue swimming crab imports is hitting livelihoods in Negros Occidental, tied to marine mammal protection and fisheries monitoring compliance gaps. Policy & Access: In the U.S., Trump moves to reopen parts of the Pacific to commercial fishing, while conservation groups warn protections could be rolled back. Environmental Stewardship: Canada’s Healthy Waters Program is helping farmers cut erosion and nutrient runoff, protecting waterways that support fish and aquatic life.