Aquaculture & Fisheries Growth (Vietnam): Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry and fishery sector grew 4.02% in the first nine months of 2026, with fisheries up 4.99%, driven by aquaculture, higher-tech production, and expansion of intensive, super-intensive and marine farming models; brackish-water shrimp output hit 940,800 tonnes (+8.3%) and tilapia/marine farming rose 10.2%. Climate Pressure on Marine Systems (Tuvalu): Scientists say a 2024 marine heatwave killed about 99.9% of the coral supporting Tuvalu’s atolls, raising fears the archipelago could become uninhabitable by century’s end. Research & Monitoring (UK): The UK is funding an 85-metre Cefas research vessel (up to £115m) to replace the RV Cefas Endeavour by 2032, boosting long-term marine monitoring and support for sustainable fisheries. Policy & Port Facilitation (Pakistan): Pakistan’s maritime minister ordered faster work on a one-door facilitation centre in Karachi to streamline port-related services, including steps aimed at fisheries and aquaculture policy development. Salmon Farming Scrutiny (Scotland): Salmon Scotland alleges “dark money” from overseas is funding campaigns targeting Scottish salmon farms, while critics argue for transparency and public-interest scrutiny. El Niño Support for Fishers (Philippines): DA Bicol is preparing P3.3bn for farmers and fisherfolk ahead of El Niño, including crop insurance, irrigation, seeds, farm machinery, and drought-tolerant crops.