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6 May 2026

We met with Mr. Stephane PINTO, Vice President of the Hauts-de-France Regional Committee for Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, who represents the gillnet fishermen. We asked him a few questions to get to know him better, and he shared some anecdotes, memories, and commitments with us. If you had to be a color?   “If I […]

6 May 2026

Decarbonizing ships has become a major challenge in the quest for a sustainable future for the maritime sector. Given that the oceans are vital to global trade and play a crucial role in the global economy, it is imperative to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and […]

6 May 2026

As global demand for cod (Gadus morua) rises and stocks of this species face increasing pressure, it has become imperative to consider sustainable and balanced alternatives. Various options are available to you, consumers and stakeholders, to diversify your choices while preserving resources and, consequently, marine ecosystems. Also known as salt cod (when salted), cod is […]

6 May 2026

In this newsletter, we’ve decided to introduce you to one of the long-standing, family-owned businesses in Capécure (Boulogne-sur-Mer): SN COFIMA. Led since 2016 by Romain Lennelle, COFIMA has been providing its clients with expertise and values unique to the company since 1976, which have enabled it to endure and grow over the years. On Monday, […]

6 May 2026

As part of the Innovation Mer et Littoral Festival organized by the Boulogne Développement agency, Mr.Goodfish is in the spotlight during the “Chef, what’s for dinner?” workshops In these workshops organized by the Collectif Boulogne-sur-Mer, La Mer en Direct, and the Académie Nationale de Cuisine, species recommended by Mr.Goodfish are highlighted. Among them are hake […]

6 May 2026

Scallop fishing in the Hauts-de-France region is a quintessential activity deeply rooted in the region’s rich maritime heritage. The coasts of Pas-de-Calais and the Somme are home to scallop beds that have made this local fishery famous. Fishermen in Hauts-de-France, often aboard traditional coastal boats, harvest scallops with deep respect for marine ecosystems. Fishing areas […]

6 May 2026

On the weekend of October 14 and 15, we were at the Salon Terre Mer in Le Portel. Chef Solène Elliott, the event’s patron, was in attendance alongside regional chefs and exhibitors who highlighted local heritage and gastronomy through fish-filleting demonstrations, wine-tasting workshops, food processing sessions, and cooking shows.     On October 22, 23, […]

6 May 2026

Depending on the time of year, when strolling along the beaches of our various coastlines, you may spot clusters perched on the rocks. These dark clusters are nothing other than living organisms: mussels. In France, these bivalve mollusks can be sold either as wild-caught specimens or as farmed ones. Wild, common, and Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus […]

6 May 2026

Introduction, Role, and Overview of the Committee My name is Paulin Leconte. I trained as an ecologist and gradually shifted my focus to environmental project management, first in public works, then in the mobility sector, and finally in the aquaculture industry. As the Hauts-de-France Project Manager for the Normandy/Hauts-de-France Regional Shellfish Farming Committee since 2018, […]