Invasive Species Watch: Researchers warn Flowerhorn cichlids are turning feral in Philippines’ Lake Sampaloc, threatening native biodiversity and potentially public health, after aquarium fish escaped during a typhoon and later became linked to local aquaculture through retention and sale. Standards & Certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) extended its mandatory transition to the new Farm Standard to May 1, 2028, with an interim V1.0.1A effective July 1, 2026 to give farmers more flexibility while guidance is finalized. Seafood Market & Demand Signals: Global Seafood Alliance and Great British Chefs launched a campaign promoting BAP-certified seafood to chefs and consumers, using recipes tied to five BAP producers. Policy & Governance: EU Ocean Act talks in Ireland spotlight the need for a more strategic, less fragmented ocean governance framework as Europe balances energy, food systems, defense, and climate resilience. Environmental Risk in Aquaculture: A new review flags that coastal seaweed farming may deliver carbon benefits but can also trigger eutrophication, hypoxia, and acidification in semi-enclosed waters—calling for site-specific impact evaluation. Aquaculture Growth Evidence: A long-running seabream breeding program reports 76% weight gains after two decades of selection, underscoring the value of sustained genetics investment.