Fisheries sector

Fishermen in northern Japan impacted by forest fires; sea urchin season delayed

Volunteer firefighters watch a wildfire from the fire station in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Japan’s fishermen feel impact of diesel supply disruption; higher fish prices expected

According to the Tagonoura fisheries cooperative, fishing is being conducted only two to three days a week in April.

Sabah bans export and import of some local freshwater fish, including koi, after virus outbreak

Sabah minister Jamawi Jaafar said the Koi Herpesvirus is a dangerous pathogen affecting fish from the Cyprinidae family, and classified as a high-impact aquaculture disease with extremely high mortality rates.

Thai fishing industry nears a standstill as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Fishermen transfer a container of catch from a trawler to a truck at a pier, as rising diesel prices have left many trawlers docked due to unprofitable operations, in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, March 25, 2026.

Iconic fish species in Malaysia slip into rarity

Fish species such as the humphead wrasse, the giant guitarfish and bottlenose wedgefish are increasingly scarce, and in some cases, nearing extinction.

S’pore farms brace themselves for rise in costs due to Mid-East war, will keep prices steady for now

Spinach being grown at Artisan Green a local hydroponics urban indoor farm at Kallang Place.

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Fresher fish, crunchier greens: Meet the farmers behind your home-grown food

Dave Huang from Green Harvest and Dr Dirk Eichelberger from Singapore Aquaculture Technologies

Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Media

The captain was reportedly released after China guaranteed payment of cash collateral, according to public broadcaster NHK and other local media.

Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain

It was the first time since 2022 that the Japanese agency has seized a Chinese fishing boat.

Trump reinstates commercial fishing in protected Atlantic waters

Mr Trump’s proclamation said the plants and animals in question were already protected under existing laws, making a ban on commercial fishing unnecessary.

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