Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast

How high could fishmeal and fish oil prices go if Peru faces another major anchovy shortage?

We're taking a closer look at the developing El Niño, Peru's anchovy fishery, and what tightening marine ingredient supplies could mean for aquaculture over the coming quarters. Learn how today's fish oil prices compare with previous El Niño events, why another weak or canceled fishing season in Peru could push the market into new territory, and where additional supply could come from. We also explore alternative ingredients, changing feed formulations, and the difficult tradeoffs producers may face as higher feed costs collide with fish health and performance.

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What happens when one of aquaculture's most important regulatory systems doesn't deliver the results it was designed to achieve?
We examine the next chapter of Norway's Traffic Light System and the debate over how sea lice should be managed in the years ahead. Learn why regulators are reconsidering production boundaries, what new proposals could mean for farmers, and how a decade of data has reshaped the conversation around wild salmon, parasite management, and industry growth. It's a closer look at how one of aquaculture's most influential regulatory frameworks continues to evolve, and why the decisions made in Norway could shape salmon farming around the world.

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How do you keep one of aquaculture's biggest success stories growing as the environment around it changes?
We're taking a closer look at Mediterranean aquaculture and the remarkable rise of European seabass and gilthead seabream farming over the past two decades. Learn how record marine heatwaves are beginning to reshape fish biology, farm performance, and long-term planning, and why producers are increasingly relying on better forecasting, data, and management to adapt to a changing environment. Join us as we explore how one of the world's fastest-growing aquaculture regions is preparing for its next chapter.

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Aquaculture has now surpassed 100 million tonnes of production, supplying more seafood to consumers than wild fisheries. But the most interesting story in the FAO's latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report is not the milestone itself but where growth is happening. 
In this episode, we break down the major trends shaping global seafood production, consumption, and trade, including the continued rise of aquaculture, the growing importance of Asia and Africa, and why many of the industry's future opportunities may emerge far outside the regions that have traditionally dominated seafood discussions. We also examine what the report suggests about fisheries, future production growth, and the long-term forces reshaping the global seafood system. 

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What happens when El Niño tightens the supply of fish oil just as salmon markets and global shipping are already under pressure? A newly confirmed El Niño in the tropical Pacific is putting renewed attention on Peru’s anchovy fishery, one of the world’s most important sources of fishmeal and fish oil. With warmer ocean conditions, fishing restrictions, rising container costs, and salmon producers already facing margin pressure, aquaculture could be heading into a more volatile pricing cycle than past disruptions suggest on their own. The conversation breaks down why fish oil prices are climbing, why the timing matters, and how better production planning, data visibility, and risk management can help companies prepare for uncertainty they cannot control. 
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