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In October 2023, China oceanic squid index dropped slightly at a high level to 165.04 points, down 1.04% sequentially, compared with the same period of last year, the index is still located at a high level, up 3.66% year-on-year. Analysed, in 2023, the El Niño phenomenon led to an increase in seawater temperature, which affected the growth, development and reproduction of squid, and this year's squid catch appeared to be reduced compared with that of the previous year, so the overall China Pelagic Squid Price Index was higher than the level of the previous year.

'I'm very optimistic over the next year. We'll see seafood volume come back. Dollar sales are strong but I expect volume to come back as well'-- IRI's Chris Dubois...

Prices for yellowfin tuna for December delivery continue to fall in several regions, driven by weak demand in Europe. Weak demand in Europe has led to low prices, as has skipjack tuna. The European canned tuna industry is going through a difficult period characterized by a challenging marketing season.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) just held its annual meeting and set specific quotas for the U.S. Alaska capture fishery for 2024, with a slight upward adjustment to the pollock quota and a significant upward adjustment to the true cod quota.

Oysters have been temporarily banned from sale in France's Arcachon Bay due to norovirus infection, according to local French media reports.