Aquaculture Restart in the Philippines: BFAR Region 1 is repopulating idle mariculture cages in Anda, Pangasinan, delivering 320,000 bangus fingerlings to eight cages, with operators covering feed and labor. Salmon Land-Based Milestone (Japan): A closed-cycle, land-based chum salmon trial in Murakami is progressing after climate-driven declines in river returns, with juveniles now reaching about 23 grams on average. Tuna Supply Update (Philippines): The Philippines logged a 14.6% tuna catch rise in 2025 to 230,347 MT, led by skipjack, with reporting aligned to WCPFC requirements. Blue Economy Push (Maine, US): Maine’s new Center for the Blue Economy aims to coordinate ocean-linked jobs and investment, targeting a cleaner “ocean cluster” model. Shellfish Restoration (Cambodia & The Bahamas): Cambodia is running an oyster restoration pilot to rebuild reefs and coastal protection, while The Bahamas’ Queen Conch Mobile Lab has reached a milestone with the first successful hatch and juveniles produced. Habitat Recovery (Florida, US): Conservation Florida and partners planted 250,000 native eelgrass plants at East Lake Tohopekaliga to reverse eelgrass decline. Trade & Biosecurity (Malaysia–Thailand): Malaysia says talks on a seafood dispute are progressing after receiving Thai food-safety information tied to shrimp import rules. Feed Cost Relief (India): Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu brokered a Rs 4/kg aqua feed cut (MRP Rs 112 to Rs 108) and set up a committee for longer-term pricing stability. Invasive Species Risk (Thailand): Farmers in Samut Songkhram report devastating losses from invasive blackchin tilapia entering shrimp ponds. Global Market Context: FAO reports aquatic animal and algae production hit a new high of 235 million tonnes in 2024, driven largely by aquaculture expansion. Governance Against IUU (Africa): 14–15 countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration to improve fisheries transparency and strengthen action against illegal fishing.