<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">"Studying to be a marine biologist I don’t want to be out of a job because all marine life will have been destroyed," said Jesús Raúl Navarro Serrano, a young Spaniard who traveled to Brussels to voice the concern of the tens of thousands of citizens who have so far signed the ‘More Fish’ petition. "This is as much about saving our traditions and cultural heritage as it is about saving fish. I call on MEPs (members of European parliament) to make sure that the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy offers a sustainable future for fish and fishing in Europe."<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">The European Commission proposal was sent to the European Parliament for review and adoption last summer and will be intensely debated in the coming months. WWF’s EU wide 'More Fish' petition will be handed over in September ahead of an important plenary vote on the CFP reform (currently scheduled for Sep. 12 2012).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">The ‘More Fish’ petition asks the president and MEPs to:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">◦ stop the top-down and short-term management by ensuring fisheries are managed regionally, under long-term plans that result in the recovery of marine ecosystems and fish stocks;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">◦ stop the waste by implementing a coherent set of rules so that fishermen only catch what's needed when it's needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">◦ stop overfishing overseas by applying the same principles to all European boats wherever they operate in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 15pt; margin: 6pt 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt">"Our goal is to have 500,000 citizens sign up by September and show MEPs that their constituents care about sustainable fisheries and hold them responsible for achieving this," said Anouk Delafortrie from WWF’s European policy office. "If MEPs vote for the status quo we will fail to save Europe’s seas, fishing communities and fishing industry. But by demonstrating leadership in shaping a new and ambitious CFP they can ensure the recovery of fish stocks. And more fish if managed sustainably will lead to higher profits and better jobs."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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