UN: Measures fail to protect deep-sea ecosystem
International measures have failed to protect deep-sea ecosystems from the destructive impact of bottom fishing, says United Nations.
Harvesters protest for lack of government action
The office of Fisheries and Oceans has become the stage of protest for harvesters chanting slogans against government.
New Zealand Longfin eel
The New Zealand longfin eel is an iconic species and is highly valued for recreational and cultural purposes. There is also a commercial fishery for these eels. Maori hold a…
Iceland to Join EU within Three Years
Prime Minister of Iceland Jóhanna Sigurdardóttir is optimistic that Iceland can become a member of the European Union after two to three years as she announced in a press conference…
Hake trawl fishery soon become sustainable
The B.C. commercial hake trawl fishery could get the Marine Stewardship Council’s certificate, confirms a report.
Fishermen drag minister to court over dolphins
Fishermen of New Zealand files suit challenging the measures to protect endangered dolphins.
Smoked salmon to be produced in new factory
Listed canned tuna exporter Alliance Tuna International Inc. has announced that it will produce smoked salmon in new factory.
New measure to save bigeye tuna
Protecting the stocks of big eye tuna needs not only measures but consensus also and IATTC has taken a step towards that.
Farmed fish might have health risk
Recent science report confirmed that farmed fish may pose serious threat of mad cow disease.
South Africa loses billion due to illegal fishing
Illegal fishing in South African waters make the nation poorer by R6 billion per year, confirmed a report.
