West Coast, a no fishing zone
All salmon fishing was banned along the West Coast for the first time in 160 years that could have devastating economic impact on fishermen, dozens of businesses, tourism and boating.
Boat collision leaves six dead
The death toll rises to six in a collision between a cabin cruiser and a fishing boat in Sydney’s famous harbour.
Illegal fishing costs billions to Africa
The scale of illegal fishing across Africa has reached to a serious note that it is in danger of decimating stocks across the continent, a new report says.
Changes for recreational fishing announced
Australia’s Fisheries Minister Jon Ford has announced the extensions of submissions for proposed changes to recreational fishing.
Fishing business is more than catching and selling
Experienced commercial fishermen, setnetters and drift netters saying that there is lot more to fishing than just landing and selling the catch.
Fishing, most fatal occupation
Fishermen always live their life on edge as the job listed on the top of on-job fatalities, says a new report.
Low-interest lobster loan programme
There is strong uptake of a low interest loan programme for lobster fishermen introduced earlier this year.
New conservation plan for Shark Bay
Australian authorities have come up with new plan for islands and proposed conservation reserve in Shark Bay.
Great interest in Superba™ in international markets
In the first quarter of 2008, the biotechnology company Aker BioMarine introduced the high value krill-oil Superba™ in the US. Market reception has been very good.“Aker BioMarine is enjoying major…
Fishermen keep eye on Lobster prices as season starts
Fishermen of Nova Scotia are anxiously keeping an eye over the prices of lobster as the season gets to open very soon.
