Fast-Track Aquaculture: New Zealand has fast-tracked the Hananui salmon project off Rakiura/Stewart Island, projecting 14,400 tonnes of salmon annually, $310M in sales and 415–480 jobs. Food Safety Crackdown: Bengaluru regulators shut a posh pub after finding rotten meat, expired dairy and fungus, seizing 132 kg of unsafe food and 15 litres of used cooking oil across multiple venues. Climate Science for Fish & Coasts: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies and ICCS signed a five-year climate science and data analytics postgraduate program to train industry-ready talent for climate, disaster risk and sustainability work. Marine Trade & Processing: Sri Lanka is urged to act now on renewing EU GSP+ (ending late 2027) as India-EU trade shifts raise competition for key exports including seafood. Shellfish Heat Stress: A southern Europe heat wave is killing clams and mussels in Italy’s Po River Delta lagoons, threatening iconic seafood pasta ingredients. Wetlands Under Pressure: Research warns Uganda’s oil buildout is degrading Lake Victoria catchment wetlands, with knock-on risks for water, fish and livelihoods. Critical Minerals & Processing: The Philippines’ Pax Silica push aims to bring nickel processing onshore to reduce dependence on China. Typhoon Disrupts Fishing: China’s Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and strong winds; authorities berthed all fishing vessels in safe waters and suspended coastal work. Egg Price Controls: South Korea’s ruling party faces pressure as egg prices near 10,000 won per tray; a bill would publish a government reference price to curb unfair practices. Seabed Mapping Update: Australia released a more detailed 250m seabed grid to support marine planning and offshore renewables.