Overhaul of commercial fishing approved
West Coast Council has approved the reorganization of commercial fishing in the Pacific region to boost the fishing industry.
New initiative to save Cape fleets
New initiative could be a boon for the Cape's fishermen who loose much of their business due to rising high price.
Alaskan way to fight overfishing
Alaska has applied a rigorous science-based system that balances the interests of both industry and conservation.
Fishermen’s co-op withdraw supports from mataitai
In New Zealand a commercial fishermen’s co-operative has stop backing the proposed mataitai.
S Korea irks over inspection of fishing boat
South Korea has protested over Japan’s inspection of it fishing boat, which was not under legitimate taste.
Pubs faced sustainability seafood issues
M&J Seafood commissioned a new survey in which it looks at sourcing and serving pubs should use more sustainable fish species.
European bulefin tuna under threat
Bluefin tuna could become depleted throughout the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean, says report.
Sweden convicts over cod poaching
A Swedish court has convicted nine fishermen for illegal fishing of cod in bulk amount, says the authority.
Fire put out on fishing vessel, crew safe
The crew of the fishing vessel safe after a fire broke out but was put out with out causing any damage.
Prohibition likely on power winches for recreational rock lobster sector
The Australian government has reconsidered an earlier plan to prohibit the use of power winches to lift rock lobster pots on boats used by recreational fishers for the coming 2008-09 season.
