Memorial service for R.I. fisherman
A memorial service has been planned for the owner and captain of a Rhode Island fishing boat that sank off New Jersey last week.
Sweeping trawlers bankrupt inshore fishermen
Inshore fishermen are left high and dry as inshore fishing had gone awry due to the nets being illegally swept up by fishing trawlers.
Recommendations frustrated fishermen
Recommendations set out by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans earlier this year make the fishermen frustrated.
Korea coast witness toxic jellyfish
Toxic jellyfish are swarming along Forea’s western and southern coats due to increase in the temperature of sea water.
New proposals for Scotland’s fishing industry
Scotland’s fishing industry is going to get facelift this year under new proposals which will be on the process of consultation.
Funds to improve Nova Scotia harbours
The authority in Nova Scotia has decided to improve the infrastructure of the harbours and for this major funds have been allotted.
More lobsters low prices off Cape Breton
Lobster fishermen complain about lower prices but catches were high comparing last year off Cape Breton.
New programme for Monkfish Research 2009
NOAA Fisheries Service solicits proposals for 2009 Monkfish Research Set-Aside Programme.
Blue crab declining again
The population of blue crab is again dwindling as the latest report confirmed the fall comparing to the numbers last year.
Fishery violations result in huge fines
Convictions for violations under the Fisheries Act have led to over $9,000 in fines for two fish harvesters.
