Heat Shock to Aquaculture: South Korea’s heat wave has pushed heat-illness totals to 3,237 cases with 28 deaths, and farms are taking a hit—about 1.4 million fish have died at aquaculture sites. Regional Fisheries Policy: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and SPC delivered 2026 ministerial outcomes to Forum officials, including a new 10-year regional fisheries and aquaculture framework, Vakamanu 2026-2035. New Zealand Salmon Fast-Track: New Zealand fast-tracked the Hananui aquaculture project off Rakiura/Stewart Island, targeting 14,400 tonnes of salmon annually and over $310M in sales. Freshwater Conservation Breakthrough: Kashmir researchers at SKUAST-K standardized induced breeding and larval rearing for the vulnerable Himalayan snow trout, aiming for captive seed and river restocking. Oman Food Diversification: Oman Food Capital pilots include an offshore oyster farm on Masirah Island and greenhouse structures over aquaculture ponds, alongside automated feeding systems. Marine Biosecurity Risk: A report warns that ships stuck during the Strait of Hormuz disruption could spread biofouling organisms to ports, threatening wild fisheries and aquaculture. Aquaculture Output Snapshot: Philippines PSA data shows fisheries output up 2% in Q2, but aquaculture fell 4.7% to 460,930 MT. Investment Scrutiny: Malaysia’s KWAP faces questions after a RM163.4M loss tied to Indonesia’s eFishery fraud case, raising due-diligence concerns.