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The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia/KKP), Wahyu Sakti Trenggono, highlighted projections showing an anticipated 8.92% growth in the global seafood market by 2025. This growth indicated substantial opportunities for stakeholders within Indonesia's fisheries sector. That pushed Aruna to remain committed to leveraging marine resources sustainably, prioritizing the enhancement of fishers’ welfare, fostering economic growth, and maintaining marine ecological equilibrium. Aruna actively educated and encouraged its fishers to participate in the Social Security Administrator for Employment (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan/BPJSTK) program. As a result, nearly 1,000 fishers already became the beneficiaries of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. Aruna enhanced financial and health literacy in coastal communities through various training programs. To further support these positive gatherings, Aruna even built Aruna Community Hub in Ujung Genteng, West Java, on May 31, 2024. The first Aruna Community Hub was built there due to its high productivity, with revenue and catch percentages increasing by 15% compared to the previous year. Regarding economic growth, Farid Naufal Aslam, the Co-Founder and CEO of Aruna, stated, "In 2023, Aruna processed over 40,000 tons of marine products at its hubs. The average income of Aruna fishers increased by 3 to 12 times, supported by a network of over 55,000 fishers and supply points spanning 150 locations across Indonesia. He continued, “Aruna offers premium seafood such as tuna, crab, lobster, and more, and its extensive supply network has opened up opportunities to explore markets in Europe, Japan, and the Middle East. Aruna now operates in 90% of Indonesia's provinces." In terms of environmental initiatives, Aruna instructed coastal communities to start managing their household and crab shell waste. Utari Octavianty, the Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer of Aruna, explained, "We process crab shell waste into powder, then turn it into fish feed, which we then sell." According to the 2023 Aruna Sustainability Report, the company successfully converted 100 tons of waste into fish feed. This raised awareness among coastal communities about the importance of managing waste using a circular economy approach, which could also serve as an additional source of income. Aruna is dedicated to continuously improving its business operations, which includes integrating multiple technology platforms. This aligns with Aruna's goal of expanding its business and enhancing the well-being of Aruna Fishers. Farid concluded, "Our developments and operations should always positively impact Aruna Fishers and coastal communities." #SeaforAll

"To counter institutional inertia a real political impetus is needed" 💪 10 organisations, including CAOPA Feedback EU Naturskyddsföreningen (SSNC) Brot für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst Bildungsstelle Nord & local fishing organisations, write to Virginijus Sinkevičius and Jutta Urpilainen to ask that the European Commission use its crucial voice to promote human consumption of fish over the production of fishmeal and fish oil. Civil society organisations, local fishing communities, scientists and international NGOs have been alerting for more than a decade about the decline of sardinella in West Africa. The scarcity of this fish is putting at risk the food security of the entire West African region. There are 3 main causes for this food crisis: First, there is a lack of a concerted management: despite their legal obligation to ensure concerted management of species, countries are not working together to set total allowable catches or quotas for each country. Secondly, the growing global demand for fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) has led to the proliferation of factories in the region, which use sardinella. The use of sardinella for fishmeal to feed farmed fish in developed countries instead of feeding hungry populations is inconceivable. Access to sardinella should be exclusively reserved for artisanal fishers which fish for human consumption. Finally, due to the lack of investment in the small pelagic chain for human consumption, a lot of the fish which could be consumed by the local population is wasted and processed as “unfit for consumption” in FMFO factories. European companies are benefitting from this unsustainable production which causes the loss of jobs for men and women in artisanal fisheries and is threatening the right to food of West African population as both fishmeal and fish oil from West Africa are imported onto the EU market. OLVEA, for example, imports a large share of the 70% of Mauritania's fishoil imported to the EU. OLVEA claims that it sources its products sustainably. However, despite greenwashing efforts by the company, this production cannot be made sustainable. The European Union is also a major market for farmed fish produced in countries, such as Norway, China, or Turkey, that also use fishmeal and fish oil from West Africa. The European Commission has a crucial voice in this matter thanks to its involvement in the region through Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements, and more generally, the EU-Africa partnership. Read the full letter -> https://lnkd.in/eudjr8fP

❞For us, more sustainable seafood means a world with three things: Firstly, preserving natural resources through the implementation of responsible fisheries and aquaculture practices; secondly, greater inclusivity and access to resources and markets; and third, more economic...❞ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSbavSAG In this month's issue, we included an article by Oyvind Ihle, the CEO of Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), in which he discusses the five steps to sustainable seafood. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲:👉 https://lnkd.in/dsWVb9Yd #aquaculture #aquaculturepractices #aquaculturesectors #climatechange #foodproduction #globalfoodsecurity #GlobalSustainableSeafoodInitiative #GSSI #seafood #seafoodproduction #sustainability #sustainableseafood

🌊 What is Sustainable Seafood? 🌊 Sustainable seafood refers to aquatic wildlife harvested or farmed in ways that maintain the health of marine ecosystems. Most sustainable seafood comes from fisheries or aquaculture operations dedicated to minimizing environmental impact, promoting biodiversity, ensuring fair working conditions, and supporting the livelihoods and economic well-being of everyone in the supply chain. Producing sustainable seafood is crucial for protecting ocean health, supporting fishing communities, and maintaining food security. This involves practices like preserving blue carbon sinks and avoiding overfishing. With 83% of global carbon cycled through the world’s oceans, maintaining environments like seagrasses, tidal marshes, and coastal mangroves is essential to mitigating carbon emissions. ### Methods and Practices for Sustainable Seafood ### Fishing Methods: - Selective fishing techniques like pole-and-line, handline, and trolling target specific species and sizes of fish, reducing bycatch and minimizing impact on non-target species. - Unlike bottom trawling and dynamite fishing, these methods avoid overfishing and marine habitat destruction. Aquaculture Practices: - Environmentally responsible fish farming includes Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA). RAS recycles water within fish tanks, minimizing waste discharge, while IMTA combines species like finfish, shellfish, and seaweed in a single system to reduce the ecological footprint. - Singapore is enhancing aquaculture efficiency through initiatives like the Singapore Aquaculture Plan, focusing on research, advanced technology, and better farming practices. Management and Regulations: - Quotas and catch limits prevent overfishing by controlling the amount of fish harvested. - Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and no-take zones conserve marine biodiversity, providing safe havens for marine life to thrive. Singapore has introduced fishing quotas, gear limitations, and seasonal closures, alongside collaborating with international organizations like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to encourage sustainable fishing. Technological Innovations: - Satellite tracking and monitoring systems provide real-time data on vessel locations and fishing activities, aiding regulation enforcement and reducing illegal fishing. - Advances in sustainable feed for aquaculture, such as plant-based or insect-based feeds, reduce reliance on wild fish stocks for fishmeal and fish oil. ### Sustainable Seafood Certifications ### Consumers can identify sustainable seafood by looking for certification labels from: - Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) - Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) These certifications ensure the seafood meets specific standards for environmental responsibility, fish stock health, and social responsibility.

Namibia joins global ocean clusters to reduce waste: Namibia will team up with a growing group of global ocean clusters in exploring ways to minimise loss and waste of seafood. Senior leadership of certified hake fishing companies including Embwinda, Hangana, Merlus, Novanam, Pereira and Seawork and non-fishing associate members including the Fisheries Observers Agency, Namibia Nature Foundation and the University of Namibia’s Sam Nujoma Campus formed a group called the Namibia Ocean Cluster. The cluster signed a commitment at Walvis Bay on Wednesday to minimise waste and maximise the socio-economic value of the fish harvested from the Namibian fisheries sector. The cluster is the first in Africa, looking at the full utilisation of harvested fish. The cluster that has been preparing for three years, is supported by the World Economic Forum, United Kingdom government and the Iceland Ocean Cluster, among others. The signing ceremony marked the preparation for the cluster to become a legal registered non-profit organisation in Namibia. Cluster chairperson Pierre le Roux expressed excitement about the opportunity to create positive environmental and socio-economic impact through creating new companies and products from parts of the catch that have previously been lost to the system. “A large portion of the fish is discarded. By-products like the heads, internal organs and skins, among others, are not utilised. The aim of the project is to [bring] as much as what we were discarding back to the value chain. We need to create new products. We already have a Swakopmund company that makes pet treats from the skin. We have also found a market to export fish bones to Europe. “We look forward to more associate members joining us, such as in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors, as we discover additional opportunities for use of the fish that we have not explored before. Nutrition and food security are critical. Capturing more nutrition and repurposing that in socio-economically viable ways, for direct or indirect human consumption, is a focus. As new products are developed, it is expected that start-up companies will be generated.” The Cluster is currently driven by the hake industry, but open to other sectors. Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations Matti Amukwa encouraged others to join the group. “There is an openness from founding members for other fisheries sectors in Namibia that share the cluster vision to get involved. I can see opportunities for the monkfish sector to explore full utilisation, while the horse mackerel industry may be able to find ways to increase value and capture more nutrition. “New products need to be commercially viable, and changes in processes to capture parts of the fish that were historically lost can take time and investment to find the right ‘new way’. There may be opportunities for the shellfish and crab fisheries too.” he…

Momentum is building for widespread adoption of Electronic Monitoring (EM), aiming to achieve 100% on-the-water monitoring of industrial #tuna #fisheries through The Nature Conservancy-led global initiative, The Tuna Transparency Pledge. Huge kudos in recognition of the initial signatories: Walmart, Albertsons Companies, Thai Union Group PCL. Government of Belize, and Government of the Federated States of Micronesia for their leadership in taking action and driving this initiative forward for the #sustainability of tuna. Joining in The Tuna Transparency Pledge is a key sustainability #leadership opportunity for companies and governments, beneficially positioning them to get in-depth upstream #visibility and #transparency into on-the-water #environmental, #legal, and #social #risks and realities. Guidance on monitoring, tracking, and #verification processes have been developed for signatories to the pledge to track and ensure progress- making 100% on-the-water monitoring in large scale tuna fisheries the new future of the industry. Come to the Free Sponsored Presentation: Tuna Transparency Pledge: "Driving Fisheries Transparency and Market Value With On-The-Water Monitoring" at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in #Barcelona, and join the united voices of progressive businesses and governments to get #EyesOnTuna https://lnkd.in/eJwxZmJ3 https://bit.ly/3TKS2Mb Global Tuna Alliance Sustainable Fisheries Partnership International Seafood Sustainability Foundation FishWise Monterey Bay Aquarium WWF Conservation International Seafood Legacy COMEPESCA AC The Pew Charitable Trusts Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions

𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 & 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐) The Russia fish & seafood market is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.50% during 2024-2032. The rising consumer demand for healthier diets, increased domestic production and aquaculture investments, expanding retail and foodservice sectors, and government support for sustainable practices and seafood industry development are some of the key factors supporting the market growth. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/gk9r3NFV 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: ●𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Russia's extensive aquatic resources, coupled with government support through subsidies and infrastructure investments, are driving the growth of the fish and seafood market. This support is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain and improving product quality. ●𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The adoption of modern fishing techniques, including aquaculture and sustainable fishing practices, is significantly improving yields and resource management. Innovations in seafood processing and preservation techniques are also contributing to extending the shelf life of products and enhancing their availability. ●𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: Russia's strategic positioning as a major player in global seafood trade, combined with the domestic demand for seafood, is driving market growth. The government's implementation of regulations to ensure sustainable fishing practices and protect marine ecosystems further enhances the marketability of Russian seafood products. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/gsjPh3vn #FishAndSeafood #SeafoodMarket #FishMarket #SeafoodIndustry #SeafoodLovers #FreshSeafood #SeafoodTrends #FishLovers #SeafoodProducts #Aquaculture #SeafoodDistribution #GlobalSeafood #SeafoodSupply #MarineProducts #SeafoodBusiness  

𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 & 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐) The Russia fish & seafood market is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.50% during 2024-2032. The rising consumer demand for healthier diets, increased domestic production and aquaculture investments, expanding retail and foodservice sectors, and government support for sustainable practices and seafood industry development are some of the key factors supporting the market growth. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/gk9r3NFV 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: ●𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Russia's extensive aquatic resources, coupled with government support through subsidies and infrastructure investments, are driving the growth of the fish and seafood market. This support is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain and improving product quality. ●𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The adoption of modern fishing techniques, including aquaculture and sustainable fishing practices, is significantly improving yields and resource management. Innovations in seafood processing and preservation techniques are also contributing to extending the shelf life of products and enhancing their availability. ●𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: Russia's strategic positioning as a major player in global seafood trade, combined with the domestic demand for seafood, is driving market growth. The government's implementation of regulations to ensure sustainable fishing practices and protect marine ecosystems further enhances the marketability of Russian seafood products. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/gsjPh3vn #FishAndSeafood #SeafoodMarket #FishMarket #SeafoodIndustry #SeafoodLovers #FreshSeafood #SeafoodTrends #FishLovers #SeafoodProducts #Aquaculture #SeafoodDistribution #GlobalSeafood #SeafoodSupply #MarineProducts #SeafoodBusiness

Exciting developments in the tuna industry! A recent study funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) sheds light on the carbon footprint of various seafood products, including our Southern Bluefin Tuna. The study reveals that our industry is taking a proactive stance in understanding and addressing the environmental impact of tuna production. It's a complex task, but we're committed to transparency and sustainability. The carbon footprint of farmed Southern Bluefin Tuna is currently at 17.9 kg CO2-e per kg of seafood produced. Compared to other protein sources like beef and lamb, our industry is making strides towards a lower environmental impact (CSIRO). This insight provides a baseline for us to assess and improve our practice. Armed with this knowledge, the tuna industry is gearing up to make targeted changes. From exploring alternative fuel sources in catching juvenile fish to optimising transportation methods, we're committed to reducing our carbon footprint. As an industry, we recognise the importance of offering environmentally conscious choices to consumers. By actively working to reduce emissions, we aim to provide sustainable tuna products that align with consumer values. We invite our stakeholders, partners, and consumers to join us on this journey toward a more sustainable future. Together, we can positively impact the planet while enjoying the delicious and responsibly sourced products we love.

🌐Navigating Towards Sustainable Seas: World Seafood Producers' Pioneering Approach 🌊 At World Seafood Producers (WSP) Target species fleet support journey in sustainable fisheries management is about precision, foresight, and a deep commitment to our oceans. As we navigate through complex waters, our approach isn't just about fishing – it's about creating futures supply Maximum sustainable yield probabilities where the ocean Total allowable catch thrives alongside our industry. 📡 From the Sky Master area chart AIS (Automatic Identification System) assignment integration, Differentiating onboarding F/V Captains log capturing essential Criteria in accordance to the Magnus and Stevens Act the public Conservation advocacy And equal private data ownership Concerns the get-go. These proactive seaside step in our F/V Pre-Trip Vessel owner Registration and Activity overtime Beneficial Analysis layers round trip Map room redundancy grounded in Responsible region individual gear-type permit holder, crew, and Informed Electronic monitoring local supply endorsers And area seafood communities contributors electronic reporting compliance***. 🚢 The Art of Estimation On Deck: Onboard, our captain's wheelhouse log and deckhands' estimations form a dynamic interplay of data and intuition. This phase, while preliminary, is crucial for aligning our operational strategies with real-time assessments and ensuring that we're always ahead of the curve. 🔄 Ashore – Processing, and Beyond: Our commitment doesn't pause at sea. From meticulous Catch Data Management to rigorous Processing and Logistics Tracking, we ensure every step is accounted for. Our journey continues through every phase, maintaining the highest quality standards and operational efficiency. 📈 Marketplace Dynamics and Consumer Engagement: As we dive into Marketplace Integration and Dynamic Pricing, we're not just selling seafood; we're advocating for a marketplace that values transparency and sustainability. Through Consumer Education and Engagement, we aim to not only sell but also to inform and inspire every customer who chooses our products. 🔍 Data Integrity and Security: In our quest for sustainable fishing, the security of our information and the integrity of our operations are paramount. Security and Data Integrity aren't just buzzwords for us; the four account...Systems Algorithmic pillars that uphold our mission. 📊 Analytics: The Compass of Our Journey: Our path is charted by data-driven insights. With comprehensive Analytics and Reporting, we turn information into action, ensuring that every decision made is a step towards a more sustainable future. Our approach at World Seafood Producers blends advanced technology with an unwavering commitment to ecological balance. Join us on this transformative journey as we redefine the essence of fisheries management, making every catch count towards a sustainable future. 🌊🐟 #SustainableFishing #FutureOfFisheries #WorldSeafoodProducers