Geothermal for food systems: ONGC completed geothermal wells at Ladakh’s Puga project, positioning India for round-the-clock clean power that could also support year-round agriculture and food processing. EU export readiness: Armenia says ~97% of its aquaculture sector is ready for EU exports, with firms needing inspections and TRACES registration before shipping fish products. Disaster relief for aquaculture-adjacent losses: The U.S. SBA is still accepting Illinois applications for low-interest disaster loans tied to algal bloom water contamination (deadline Aug. 6), with small aquaculture enterprises noted as eligible. Invasive hybrid fish risk: Philippines researchers warn flowerhorn cichlids—escaped from breeding facilities—are integrating into Lake Sampaloc’s tilapia system, potentially expanding invasive populations. Flood damage hits shrimp and finfish: Bangladesh’s Chattogram floods caused an estimated Tk287.25 crore in fisheries and livestock losses, washing out ponds, shrimp farms, finfish, fry and post-larvae. Blue economy funding push: Nigeria launched a $500m Niger Delta agriculture fund with a focus that includes aquaculture, palm oil and livestock, backed by multilateral lenders. Feed sustainability tie-in: US Grains & Bioproducts Council met Indian aquaculture producers to promote US DDGS and sustainability assurance platforms for feed ingredients. Coastal aquaculture support in Wales: Wales awarded £540k+ to seven coastal projects, including a native oyster spatting pond aimed at biosecure reef restoration and sustainable aquaculture. Land-based salmon debate: UK policy note urges action to grow land-based aquaculture, while Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego investors move toward an ARS 12.5bn RAS salmon farm after law changes. Research capacity building: Philippines and South Korea kicked off a fisheries biotechnology project to strengthen the DA-NFRDI Fisheries Biotechnology Center and expand collaboration.