Scholarship & Talent Pipeline: The College of the Florida Keys Foundation awarded $229,252 in scholarships to 121 students, including marine-focused winners tied to its aquaculture society. Feed & Health Research: Phileo by Lesaffre says shrimp gut health may be a lever for faster growth and higher yields, based on a large multi-country farm study. Antibiotics & Food Safety: A Nigeria report on Port Harcourt catfish ponds finds widespread human antibiotic use and residue concerns, raising risks for resistant bacteria and treatment failures. Policy & Industry Pressure: Canada’s seafood farmers group is rebranding to “Canadian Seafood Farmers,” while debate continues over British Columbia’s salmon farming disease concerns. New Aquaculture Builds: Curaçao is moving ahead with CurAqua’s land-based yellowtail kingfish farm at Bullenbaai, using recirculating systems and renewable energy, with jobs expected to grow as capacity scales. Regulation & Market Access: Malaysia is urged to prioritize marine pollution prevention in Budget 2027 to protect fisheries and aquaculture. Wildlife & Farm Losses: Alabama’s catfish sector gets a boost via the Cormorant Relief Act aimed at restoring farmers’ ability to protect ponds from predatory birds. Regional Fisheries Governance: Caribbean ministers approved 12 fisheries resolutions covering marine planning, better data, seafood traceability, and action against illegal fishing. Procurement Tools: FeedMatch and SeedMatch launch buyer-first sourcing platforms to streamline feed and ag-tech procurement globally. Research Funding: Virginia Tech received a $100,000 HHS grant to study antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture pathogens. Oyster Sector Updates: The Pemaquid Oyster Festival spotlights local oyster culture, while NSW police warn consumers after oyster thefts tied to black-market risk.