Landings report for 2008 released
Marine Fisheries releases the landings report for 2008 which shows that the landings rose by 13 percent.
Signal device incorrectly registered
A NOAA satellite search and rescue analyst confirms that Lady Mary's signal device incorrectly registered.
NOAA announces closure of red snapper fishery
NOAA Fisheries Service announces the closure of the recreational fishery for red snapper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico with immediate effect from August 15, 2009 till June 1, 2010, the beginning of the 2010 federal recreational fishing season.
Ghost nets pose threat to marine life
Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear is creating menace to fishermen and thus poses threat to fish stocks and boats.
Tilapia discovery halt fishing in Port of Sulphur
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has closed commercial and recreational fishing in area south of Port Sulphur following the discovery of tilapia.
Threat of dogfish sharks bring fishermen under one roof
Commercial and recreational fishermen from Maine to North Carolina are united together in their fight to the threat of dogfish sharks.
New Zealand Scallop certified as sustainable
The New Zealand southern scallop fishery has entered full assessment for MSC certificate.
Future of seafood in New Zealand
New Zealand supermarkets have put the seafood industry at risk by selling unsustainable seafood.
New regulations hit hard groundfishing
A series of new regulations introduced by the government may have devastating impact over the already troubled groundfishing industry in Connecticut.
Crisis for crab fishery
The crab season in N.L. province is in jeopardy as the authorities have decided to lower the raw material price.
