Beijing urges Vietnam to probe Chinese fish boat robberies
Chinese authority has asked their Vietnamese counterpart to conduct a serious investigation in a recent robbery in Chinese vessels.
Aussie forfeited rogue longliner Viarsa broken up in India
Famed, controversial fishing vessel Viarsa was dismantled in a Mumbai, India ship breaking yard last December, Australian authorities confirmed this week. The Uruguayan-flagged, 65-metre longliner had played a singular role…
New Scottish fisheries move for eco-label
Scottish haddock and nephrops fisheries apply for MSC certification
Lobstermen opposed sharing details with the State
Some of Maine’s lobstermen are not happy providing data of their catch with the Department of Mairne Resources.
Western Isles trawler turn to Africa for fishing
The Western Isles trawler contemplating to return to the northwest coast of Africa to fish as their EU fishing is not insufficient.
Australia catch whaling activists
Australian authority sent its forces to end the two-day stand off on Antarctic waters by picking up two anti-whaling activists.
Film to create awareness about stinky fish
WWF’s International Marine Programme and viral movie makers, Free Range Studios, comes up with unique film to generate awareness about stinky fish.
Fishermen pays hefty amount for fake licence
N.S. fishermen of Shelburne County have violated fishing licence and thus have to pay stiff fine totaling $ 17,000.
Indian fisheries panel press for more vessels
Indian fisheries working group has demanded to introduce additional resource-specific vessels for the 11th plan.
The Netherlands; Perspectives for a sustainable fisheries sector
The European Commission recently approved the Operational Programme for The Netherlands "Perspectives for a sustainable fisheries sector" for the period 2007-2013. The total eligible public expenditure of the programme amounts to € 91.8 million, with EU assistance through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) providing € 39.4 million. The programme covers the entire territory of The Netherlands which is designated as a whole as a non-convergence region.