Falklands slash toothfish catch for preservation
The government of the Falkland Islands has reduced the Toothfish total allowable catch (TAC) for conservation reasons and has slashed fees accordingly despite the consequential loss in revenue
MSC awarded earthdreams grant
The prestigious earthdreams grant of 50,000 pounds has been awarded to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the benefit of the marine ecosystem.
Fuel accounts for 20% of fleet’s earnings
According to Sveinn Hjörtur Hjartarson, the Icelandic Federation of Fishing Vessel Owners' economist, roughly a fifth of vessel operators' earnings are now needed to cover fuel costs.
Environmentalist prefer pride over monetary issue
Hawaii environmentalist asked the CNMI people to prefer pride for the proposed marine monument rather than monetary issue.
Salmon shortage raise prices
The wholesale prices of salmon are rising steeply due to the closure of California’s wild salmon fisheries.
Lobster trap possession costs fisherman’s commercial license
A Portsmouth fisherman lost his commercial fishing license for three years as he was found guilty of having lobster trap belonging to other lobstermen.
New England’s coastal waters under threat
A report by the Herring Alliance exposes a threat to New England’s coastal waters that has gone largely unnoticed.
Developing new fish farming system
Provincial Legislature committee has recommended a rapid transition to closed-system fish farms to support salmon farming.
“Ghost Nets” in Ireland
Ireland is facing growing menace of problem "ghost nets" that are destroying fish stocks in the northeast Atlantic Ocean.
Rising fuels costs bowed down fishermen
Ever rising fuel prices have drowned lot of lobster and have proved a bad year for the lobster fishermen as they failed to get much worth of their catch.
