Canada got new Fishery Officers
The government of Canada has pointed new fishery officers to increase the protection of marine resources.
New quotas affect fishing industry
Fishing industry could face difficult year as reduction in quotas announced after a late-night deal.
Are ECO-Labels on fish confusing cunsumers?
A major new research project claims that shoppers are being confused by eco-labels on fish, and has called for better information for consumers. Published today (Monday, 21 December 2009), the Review of Fish Sustainability Information Schemes is a comprehensive review of the various types of advice available to seafood consumers, including eco-labels and recommendation lists on fish to buy or avoid.
Fishing by foreign countries in Icelandic waters 2008 and the world catch 2007
Statistics Iceland has released a new issue of Statistical Series in the topical category of fisheries. This issue presents Fishing by foreign countries in Icelandic waters 2008 and the world catch 2007.
NOAA Fisheries publishes EIS on salmon bycatch
OAA Fisheries has published an environmental impact statement concerning the accidental catch of Chinook salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery. The Bering Sea Chinook Salmon Bycatch Management Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Regulatory Impact Review provides decision-makers and the public with an evaluation of the environmental, social, and economic effects of alternative measures to minimize Chinook salmon bycatch in the pollock fishery.
Scaring Japanese whalers with an eerie intimidating Maori chant
An international conservation society is using a small, space-age-like vessel to scare off whaling fleets from Antarctic waters, with a ghostly tune as its main weapon. The Ady Gil, a…
Endangered shark fishing ends
European Union has put a full stop on the fisheries for endangered sharks after international pressure.
Huge amount set aside to deal with Asian carp
The authority has finalized a $13 million chunk of Great Lake restoration funds to fight the menace of Asian carp.
Government warns fishing in IEZ
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) warns industrial trawlers fishing within the Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ).
Licensing system extended
The Australian government has extended the interim licensing system for recreational and commercial fishing over 5500 kilometres of Northern Territory coastline for a year.
