Norway: Feed industry fears for the future of blue whiting

Published 2024년 5월 27일

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The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), representing over 70 companies and the majority of Norway's salmon production, has issued an open letter to the Norwegian Government expressing concern over the future of the Northeast Atlantic blue whiting fishery and its impact on the fish feed supply chain and salmon production. The group emphasizes the importance of blue whiting to the global fishmeal industries and highlights the need for sustainable management to ensure the industry's security. NAPA is urging the Norwegian Government to engage with them to develop a sustainable sharing agreement for the blue whiting stock, as the Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for this species is set to expire in October, and major fish-feed industry partners may cease purchases if no agreement is reached.
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Feed industry fears for the future of blue whiting: A call to action. In an open letter to the Norwegian Government, the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group calls upon Norway to meet with fish feed producers and reflect seriously upon its own sustainability commitments. Open letter from the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group to the Norwegian Government Dear Ministers and Officials of the Norwegian Government, This week, as Coastal States negotiators meet in Oslo, the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group wishes to underline the severity of the situation facing the Northeast Atlantic blue whiting fishery, and the real threat this poses to the fish feed supply chain, and salmon production. As a nation at the cutting-edge of fish aquaculture, you know the value and importance of blue whiting to the world’s fishmeal industries and, as a result, to the secure supply of seafood across Europe and the world. More than this, you are a nation with a track record of spear-heading ...
Source: Fish Focus

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