At a workshop titled "Preparation of Bankable Business Plans for Commercial Feed-Based Seabass (Koral/Bhetki) Farming Using Modern Technology in Bangladesh" held in Khulna on May 20, 2025, experts emphasized the viability and profitability of commercial seabass farming in Bangladesh, citing strong domestic demand and export potential. Organized by the Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) with support from the Business Promotion Council and the Department of Fisheries, the workshop highlighted successful results from a 2023–24 pilot project in Cox’s Bazar. Speakers emphasized that the initiative could diversify coastal aquaculture and enhance exports, calling for greater collaboration between government and private stakeholders to scale up seabass farming nationwide.

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A new study highlights that while wild fisheries still supply most of Malaysia’s fish, their growth has stagnated due to overfishing, habitat loss, and governance issues. In 2022, wild-caught fish made up 69% of the total fish production, but output has plateaued. In contrast, aquaculture now contributes nearly 30% and continues to grow, with seaweed farming leading the way as the largest and most promising part of this sector. The study concludes that aquaculture is boosting growth in Malaysia’s aquatic food sector, but highlights the need for reforms to maintain sustainability.

Source: Global Seafood Org

The Penang state government, through the Penang Infrastructure Corporation (PIC), has deployed 18 artificial reefs and two fish aggregating devices (unjam) off Pulau Kendi to attract marine life and support the local fishing community. This initiative is part of the Penang South Islands (PSI) Ecology Offset Masterplan (PEOM), linked to the Silicon Island project. It is a collaborative effort involving PIC, Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd (SIDSB), and Universiti Sains Malaysia's CEMACS. The programme aims to restore marine ecosystems by creating new marine habitats and supporting coral reef rehabilitation.

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