CIHEAM Press Review

If you want to buy a large-sized fish from a market in Egypt these days, it is going to set you back. At about 500 grams — a portion for one person — a large tilapia or mullet is going to cost you a maximum of LE100 to LE250 respectively.

Thirty-eight emerging talents within Africa’s blue economy have taken part in the first phase of the Blue Venture Builder Program – an initiative facilitated by Hatch Blue and OceanHub Africa with support from GIZ.

A new Africa-focused white paper which emphasises the critical role of aquatic animal welfare in maintaining healthy ecosystems, ensuring sustainable fisheries, and promoting responsible aquaculture has recently been published.

Spain’s fishing industry federation CEPESCA states that the maintenance aid to balance sky-rocketing fuels costs in the wake of the war in Ukraine are appreciated – but the Spanish government has missed an opportunity in maintaining VAT on seafood.

With nearly 30 countries and 10 especially popular shrimp species, a look at the European shrimp market provides a fascinating insight into cultural and culinary differences across the continent.

12.30-13.30 Keynote lecture “The Middle Way: Small-scale fisheries in the Blue Economy” Speaker: Svein JentoftModerator: Birgit Pauksztat

Alasinrin Musbau Abdulkadir is the chief executive officer of BawBaw Farms, a Nigeria-based operation which can produce over two tonnes of catfish, and 17 tonnes of aquafeeds each week.

The SFS-MED Platform is organizing the seventh technical webinar of a series about the levers for food systems transformation. This session will aim to address the questions: what are the most effective and viable measures, strategies and incentives to accompany a blue transformation in the Mediterranean, and how can stakeholders collaborate to implement them? How can regional collaboration for a Mediterranean blue transformation address the main challenges to the effective implementation of such measures? 

Sharing practical tips for small-scale aquaculture operators, particularly those based in the tropics, to adapt and become more resilient to the changing climate and extreme weather events.

Successfully breeding the European eel in captivity has proved elusive so far, but a number of recent research breakthroughs suggest that it might be feasible to achieve in the not-too-distant future, offering hope for the prospects of one of the world’s most …

Saudi Arabia is set to host its largest ever exhibition related to sustainable seafood production on 4-6 February, with over 12,000 visitors due to attend.

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we hear from the people behind the fish on your plate. They are often overlooked, but play a crucial role in Europe's fishing industry.

The CIHEAM launched the Youth Innovation Award in 2022 to reward innovative solutions, designed and implemented by young people, to accelerate green and blue transition processes towards more sustainable, inclusive and equitable food systems in the Mediterranean (SFS Med).

Nestled in the heart of Suez, one of Egypt's most historic cities, the Al Ansari fish market has been supplying fresh catches from the Red Sea to residents and beyond for decades.
The market's vibrant display of exotic fish, from the geometric boxfish to the crocodile fish – which resembles a cartoon version of the fearsome predator – is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the region.

A recent study into the interactions between marine aquaculture development and small-scale fisheries has highlighted the need for marine planning to prevent conflicts over resources and markets.

The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has launched an exchange programme to enhance cooperation and to promote sharing of expertise and best practices in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. 

The organisers of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global predict that this year’s event – the 30th – is set to be the largest yet when it opens in Barcelona later this month, occuping 51,227 net square metres of exhibit space – a 4% increase over last year. The 2024 event…

Divers are upset and worried for their safety after a ban on all forms of fishing around shipwreck sites was overturned just weeks after it was first announced.
A notice to mariners issued on November 16 banned all boats from conservation areas, specifically mentioning that fishing with lines must be outside such areas.
But, two weeks later, on December 1, a new notice to mariners lifted the ban.

You are warmly invited to register for the 7th SFS-MED webinar, scheduled on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET. Focusing on the theme “Blue Transformation: strategies and actions for more sustainable agrifood systems in the Mediterranean”, this webinar will bring together representatives from governments, businesses, researchers, international organizations and civil society to discuss the role of policy making, research, capacity building, technology and finance in accompanying the blue transformation.

During Fish Month, the WTO is reshaping fisheries through negotiations to promote sustainable practices, combat overcapacity, and curb overfishing.

A recent study by WorldFish has demonstrated how fish farming diversifies livelihoods and improves food and nutrition security in rural areas for smallholder farmers in Zambia.

Despite scepticism from some parts of the mainstream aquaculture sector, aquaponics can make a meaningful contribution to global food security, as well as a flourishing business, according to Dr Hesham Haggag – founder of Egypt’s first aquaponics business.