Scottish Fisheries Council
A new body bringing together representatives of the fishing industry, conservation groups and the scientific community met for the first time today
Fish farms risks wild salmon
Parasites in salmon farms are common threat to the life of wild salmon, revealed experts from Canada.
EIS urges to restrict Pollock trawl vessels to fish salmon
Demand to reduce the incidental catch of salmon by trawl vessels fishing for Pollock in the Bering Sea, says An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Sea fishing licence affects tackle sales in Portugal
Sea fishing licence has become a potential threat to the countries across Europe to tackle trade, confirmed the official trade body EFTTA.
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.
