Lobster fishers urged to be aware of coral spawning risks
The Abrolhos Islands rock lobster fishing season is well underway and commercial fishers are being urged to prepare for the risks that will arrive with the annual coral spawning. Estimates…
New Zealand’s Southern bluefin tuna allocation part of reduced global limit
The fact that New Zealand has an increased catch allocation of Southern Blue Fin at a time when the total global quota is reduced bodes well for the future of the Fishery. And here we'll explain why. However, the first point to make is that although New Zealand, by rights actually has a quota of 709 tonnes under the "new allocation", the New Zealand fishing industry has chosen to fish to a lesser amount (532 tonnes). We have transferred, for two years, some 170 tonnes to Japan - as part of our strategy to get them to support the global reduction.
New appointments at Scottish Fishermen’s Federation and Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association
Ian Gatt, the president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, will be joining the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association in early April as its new chief executive. He will replace Derek Duthie, who is moving to the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to become its new director of administration & finance.
First link found between fish stocks/climate change
American scientists have developed a model that may be used to forecast the impact of climate change on different fish stocks: good for some, bad for others.
Gill-netting on Columbia River open
The Oregon and Washington gill-net fleet will go on fishing on Tuesday in the lower Columbia River as the sport fishing is closed.
Bermagui fishermen against marine reserves
Bermagui fishermen are not favouring further marine reserves in the eastern Australina waters.
No Asian carp at Chicago canal fishing
The federal fishing expedition on the Chicago canal system continues to turn up zero Asian carp, says a report.
Fishing industry brings millions to Cape May County
Fishing industry brings good fortune to Cape May County and the recent movement to ban fishing is unacceptable.
Tax break offer to revive commercial fishing industry
Federal government has offered a tax break for the ailing commercial fishing industry, says a report.
NOAA seeks comments to raise red snapper quotas
NOAA Fisheries Service is inviting public comments on a proposed rule that would increase red snapper quotas.
