Nigeria Fisheries Push: Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy ministry has set up a technical committee to accelerate fish production, targeting gaps like costly feed, weak seed supply, and cold-chain limits. IUU Crackdown: The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Abo Eja intercepted trawlers and arrested crews over suspected illegal fishing as Nigeria imports over 70% of its fish needs. Disease & Survival: Barramundi Group says better net cleaning and parasite control cut mortality costs sharply, but an endemic virus still drags survival in Brunei pens. Feed & Tech Uptake: Malaysia’s NEKMAT is exploring about RM300,000 in AI for white shrimp farming to monitor water and oxygen and reduce waste. Groundwater Risk: Egypt researchers warn that water used in Nile Delta fish farms could drive long-term groundwater contamination risks through slow accumulation. Climate Pressure on Farms: Europe’s drought is stressing rivers, lakes, and fish farms, with Serbia and Hungary reporting fish losses and shrinking water supplies. Sustainability Scrutiny: A report finds Scottish “green tick” salmon farms repeatedly breached environmental rules without losing accreditation. Trade-Tariff Shock: Maine’s Great Northern Salmon paused a major land-based salmon project, citing uncertainty and imported equipment costs tied to the US-Canada tariff fight. Aquaculture Expansion: Namibia’s N$4 billion Luderitz salmon project is advancing, with plans to import salmon eggs for smolt production. Coral Farming Exports: Indonesia shipped live cultivated ornamental corals to the US, highlighting growth in marine ornamentals. Food Trend Watch: Australia’s “sardinemaxxing” craze is sparking concern that social media demand could pressure wild fish stocks.