EU to scrap licences after overfishing
In an effort to combat overfishing European Union has stated crackdown operation which may scrap licences if found guilty.
Ireland welcomes new package on EU Fisheries Control
Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, welcomes new package on EU Fisheries Control to deliver a level playing field, tackle illegal fishing and rebuild fish stocks.
Council approves 10 percent margin of tolerance
From 1st January there will be 10 percent margin of tolerance between logbook estimate and landing declaration, says the Council of Ministers.
Cross-border managed fishery enters MSC assessment
Lobster fishermen from Lower Normandy, members of the Comité Régional des Pêches Maritimes de Basse Normandie (CRPM BN) and the Jersey Fishermen's Association have entered full assessment in order to obtain the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) certificate for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
Government’s marine parks plan date extended
Queensland seafood industry has welcomed the extension of dealdine for government's marine parks plan.
Law tightens European green crab sales
The NSW Government has tighten its claw of the law catching up with European green crab sales, says a report.
Ban lifts from Cockburn Sound
Cockburn Sound crabbers sighed with relief when the Minister announced the lifting of three-year ban.
Conference on fishing ‘catch shares’
Intellectuals, scientist and legislators will gather in Brett Woods, N.H. conference to debate ‘catch shares’ fishing.
North Sea RAC criticizes new legislation
The North Sea RAC has criticised the Commission's drive to force through new legislation to beat the introduction of co-decision-making with the European Parliament.
2009 Stone crab season begins
Stone crab season for 2009 started this month for both commercial and recreational fishermen.
