Read more about the article ‘Really cool’: Queensland youth learn about Tuna Australia’s conservation work
Tuna Australia Program Manager Phil Ravanello speaking with Ocean Youth students. Photo by Lidia Davidovics Smith

‘Really cool’: Queensland youth learn about Tuna Australia’s conservation work

High school students from across South-East Queensland have had their eyes opened to Tuna Australia’s work to conserve and protect tuna fisheries across Australia as programme manager Phil Ravanello recently…

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Read more about the article By-catch threatens Bering Sea sablefish
Mortality of sablefish (otherwise known as black cod) is believed to be reaching dangerous levels, according to the Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association (FVOA) and the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union (DSFU). Image: NOAA

By-catch threatens Bering Sea sablefish

The Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association (FVOA) and the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union (DSFU) have become alarmed at the level of sablefish by-catch in the Bering Sea. They state that the…

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Read more about the article Fishing must adapt to climate change impacts, says MSC
The changing state of the North-East Atlantic mackerel stock is seen as an example of how climate change is already affecting fisheries

Fishing must adapt to climate change impacts, says MSC

The Marine Stewardship Council has responded to the IPCC report on the Ocean and Cryosphere with a stark warning that fishing industries and governments need to urgently step up co-operation…

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Read more about the article Tensions over fishing between Russia and North Korea
North Korean poachers detained in Sea of Japan Relations between Russian border forces and illegal North Korean fishermen are becoming increasingly tense. Image: Federal Security Service's Public Relations Center/TASS

Tensions over fishing between Russia and North Korea

Russian border forces have detained North Korean fishing vessels for illegal fishing in waters that Russia considers to be within its EEZ, with the three vessels and several smaller craft…

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Read more about the article ISSF Releases New Non-Entangling and Biodegradable FADs Guide
The ISSF The ISSF Non-Entangling and Biodegradable FADs Guide lays out best practice in FAD design using biodegradable materials

ISSF Releases New Non-Entangling and Biodegradable FADs Guide

Aimed at fishermen, RFMOs, governments and vessel owners, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has published a best-practices guide – based on years of ISSF scientific research and fleet collaboration…

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