Land: United States

Arctic leaders support NPFMC’s proposal to close the commercial fishing in the region for now.

Scientists tagged a giant bluefin tuna, caught off the coast of PortHood, to study the secret of improved health of the species.

Fishing gear came under strict scanner after fishermen spotted a large number of dead fish on east of Chatham.

Fisheries regulators are expected to decide on a proposal that would open the Gulf of Mexico to raising fish in underwater cages and pens.

The Bligh Government has decided to ban “backdoor” commercial fishing in the Moreton Bay marine park to protect fish stocks.

U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force have studied the difficulties faced by Alaska fishers as the sea is tough for fishing.

The shipbuilding industry uses large amount of asbestos materials which results in higher incidence of mesothelioma in seafarers.

As the water become warmer Alaskan fish are heading north to cool in Russian waters, revealed Alaskan authority.

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has announced conference GOAL 2008 to discuss current global economic crisis and aquaculture sustainability.

Offshore energy leasing could start new way of protecting vulnerable fisheries in Alaska, says the authority.