Removing Dams for salmon restoration
A deal is offering to remove four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in order to help struggling salmon.
American authority clears river and lake
After thirty-five years of struggle American authority has approved the clearance of Detroit River and western Lake Erie.
Kenya fishing industry losses much in post-election unrest
After political unrest Kenya’s fishing industry yet to find a footing as it is the top losers and yet to resume normalcy.
Three Sri Lankan fishing vessels released by India
On January 21 the Indian government has set the three Sri Lankan fishing vessels free which were apprehended in 2006 and 2007 on allegations of trespassing Indian waters for poaching.
Tuna catch plunge, prices surge
Maldives is facing crisis in tuna catch while its export prices has risen remarkably, informed the Fisheries Ministry.
Commercial fishing of menhaden baitfish is about to ban
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is contemplating to restrict the commercial fishing of menhaden baitfish as it plays vital role in the marine ecosystem.
World’s new tuna capital
Papua New Guinea is planning to become world’s tuna producing capital as a new marine park has been set up to enhance this objective.
India seeking revision of drafting WTO rules on fisheries
India does not want unreasonable restriction and thus decided to seek revised drafting of the proposed WTO rules on fisheries subsidies.
Huge fund announced for lobster research
Canadian MP declared $2.3 million aid in lobster research in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island under the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF).
Samherji’s prawn processing plant in Akureyri to close
On Thuesday the staff of Samherji’s prawn processing plant in Akureyri were told at a meeting that the company has decided to discontinue its prawn processing operations and close down the Akureyri factory.
