Reality check on illegal fishing
Philippines marine authority has decided to strict the laws of fishing in order to minimize illegal fishing in the country’s waters.
Over fishing threatens coastal livelihoods
Mozambique’s coastal life is in danger as the commercial over fishing is increasing day by day that depleting the stocks rapidly.
Use of hook and line gear prohibited for Pacific cod
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a directive to put ban on using hook and line gear for catching Pacific cod.
Ideal conditions for barramundi fishing
Heavy downpour in January has created ideal conditions for barramundi fishing while government is buying back more commercial fishing licences.
Blue Crab harvest plunged in 2007
Maryland has faced the worst crab harvest season in 2007 as the population of the crab was declining due to poor regulations.
Dutch sustainable seafood wave rising
Dutch fishmonger franchise is launching a campaign to introduce the MSC’s blue eco-label to its customers.
Indiana responsible for Gulf ‘dead zone’
In the Gulf of Mexico there is a Massachusetts-size "dead zone” which threatens 1 $6 billion fishing industry there.
Fishing for energy programme launch
Covanta Energy and NOAA join together with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to launch fishing for energy programmer to minimize the fishing gear.
Application for commercial restrictions
Ministry of Fisheries called for submission of application to put tough restrictions on the Opihi and Orari rivers and the Washdyke Lagoon.
Fish Canada Show ready to hook people
Exhibitors are looking forward to hook interest at this week’s fish show going top be held between February 7-9 in Moncton.
