AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOman Shrimp Expansion: Natural Shrimp Aquaculture in South Al Sharqiyah says it’s on track to produce 3,200 tonnes of white shrimp in 2026, reaching about 1,000 tonnes by late June, with BAP and ISO 22000 food-safety certifications and plans to lift output up to 175% while pushing value-added products for Europe, South Korea and China. Fisheries Budget Boost: Fiji’s 2026–2027 budget increases fisheries funding by about $3.5m to $28.4m, with fishers in Labasa pointing to better ice and storage as a direct fix for post-harvest losses and a way to keep young people in the sector. Seafood Safety & Regulation: St. Vincent and the Grenadines used World Bank-backed UBEC consultations to draft a five-year seafood sanitary and quality inspection plan and a fisheries and aquaculture action plan aimed at improving safety and EU market access. Aquaculture Disruption From Weather: The Philippines reports massive fish kills in northern reservoirs after extreme heat followed by downpours, triggering oxygen depletion and thermal shock that hit milkfish cage operators and livelihoods. Conservation Hatchery Milestone: Florida Atlantic University’s Queen Conch Mobile Lab in The Bahamas is now fully operational after first egg masses and hatch, producing hundreds of juveniles for restoration efforts.
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