Tuna catch plunge, prices surge
Maldives is facing crisis in tuna catch while its export prices has risen remarkably, informed the Fisheries Ministry.
Commercial fishing of menhaden baitfish is about to ban
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is contemplating to restrict the commercial fishing of menhaden baitfish as it plays vital role in the marine ecosystem.
World’s new tuna capital
Papua New Guinea is planning to become world’s tuna producing capital as a new marine park has been set up to enhance this objective.
India seeking revision of drafting WTO rules on fisheries
India does not want unreasonable restriction and thus decided to seek revised drafting of the proposed WTO rules on fisheries subsidies.
Huge fund announced for lobster research
Canadian MP declared $2.3 million aid in lobster research in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island under the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF).
Three Sri Lankan fishing vessels released by India
On January 21 the Indian government has set the three Sri Lankan fishing vessels free which were apprehended in 2006 and 2007 on allegations of trespassing Indian waters for poaching.
France to change the present EU fishing quotas
French President wants to scrap the agreement on changing the EU fishing quotas system when France becomes President of Europe Union.
Halibut quotas about to shrink
Commercial fishermen in Southeast complain of shrinking catch of halibut, which might cut their halibut quotas.
Russia increases fish imports from Norway
Fish and other seafood imports from Norway has risen by 43.4 percent last year, confirmed Russian authority.
Marine to preserve ocean parcels
The Governor of Oregon has plan to establish marine reserves to look into the ocean parcels and also seeks ideas from local fishermen and leaders on this measure.