AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoMarine Health: Pollution and weak rehabilitation threaten fisheries and food security in the Verde Island Passage, a new assessment warns. All six sampled marine protected areas exceeded oil-and-grease limits, while seagrass cover fell sharply at several sites; the study did not establish a clear link to the 2023 oil spill. Climate Risk: Bangus farmers in the Philippines are being urged to prepare for a super El Niño. Officials warn hotter pond water can reduce feeding and spawning, and advise harvesting market-ready fish and cutting stocking density. Processing & Trade: A new Kyrgyzstan plant can process up to 3,000 tonnes of trout, sturgeon and other fish a year, with the $10 million project aimed at expanding exports and jobs. The EU has also approved Egyptian fish products for export to all 27 member states. Industry Support: Canada and Atlantic provinces are investing $300 million through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund to help seafood reach new markets. Fish Health: Researchers are tackling antibiotic resistance as Vietnamese pangasius farmers face limited treatment alternatives.
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