Tag: illegal fishing
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Inside the plan to save some of the biggest freshwater fish
Captive-bred specimens of some of the world’s largest and most endangered freshwater fish, including a 1.50-meter-long giant Mekong catfish, were released into the Tonle Sap this ... -
Cage Diving Opportunities and Industry Threats
Cage diving with sharks is happening in Cape Town! Many often ask themselves the question, is it ethical? Perhaps 50 years ago, sharks may not have ... -
Indonesian fishing boat found with banned trawl sheds light on law enforcement challenges
A vessel seized for fishing in a prohibited area in Indonesia may also have used a type of trawl that was banned due to its destructive ... -
Grant aims to help Louisiana seafood processors recoup COVID losses
Louisiana seafood industry destroyed by Ida Hurricane Ida crippled Louisiana’s seafood industry, but shrimpers, crabbers, oyster farmers and fishermen are pledging to bounce back once again. ... -
Licensed fishing vessels unmasked as illegal Chinese fronts
A three-month investigation based on interviews with dozens of fishing experts, company records and financial documents revealed an opaque web of Chinese control and ownership of ... -
Can robotic boats save our oceans from poachers?
Earth’s oceans are almost unbelievably huge. They cover 75% of the earth’s surface, they contain the majority of all life on earth, and they are so ... -
Ecuador expands Galapagos Marine Protected Area by almost 50%
President Guillermo Lasso displays the signed decree, January 14 (Presidencia ECU) Posted on January 16, 2022 at 8:02 PM by The Maritime Executive On Friday, Ecuadorian ... -
A historic decree creates a new marine reserve – “Reserva Marina de Hermandad” – near the … | News
Ecuador, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SANTA CRUZ, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Ecuador — The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, today signed a landmark executive decree to ... -
EU anti-piracy mission at risk of expulsion from Somalia
The EU’s flagship naval operation risks losing authorization to pursue pirates in Somali waters due to local politics. The Somali federal government in December agreed to ... -
How to prevent mass extinction in the ocean with AI, robots and 3D printers
The ocean is home to an incredible biodiversity. Photo: Lee Kelai on Unsplash The ocean is the most defining physical characteristic of the Earth, covering 71% ... -
The SMMA warns against illegal fishing in the protected areas of Soufrière
The Soufrière Marine Management Association (SMMA) warns against illegal fishing in the Soufrière marine reserve. On Thursday, December 16, 2021, the SMMA learned of a fishing ... -
Integrating the voices of local populations in policies governing the ocean – Experts in climate change
Country Director of the ‘One Ocean Hub Ghana’ project, Prof. Benjamin Kofi Nyarko Climate change, fisheries and human rights experts at One Ocean Hub Ghana call ... -
SECNAV Del Toro sounds the alarm on China’s illegal fishing
Chinese fishing boats set off for Zhoushan Sea in Zhejiang province Illegal and unreported fishing “occurs on an industrial scale” around the world and often the ... -
Protests in Gwadar: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan promises “strong action” against illegal fishing trawlers, South Asia News
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday he would take “strong action” against illegal trawler fishing off the coast of Gwadar after weeks of sit-ins ... -
How technology, government efforts and market action align to tackle IUU fishing
Seafood2030 recently hosted a virtual forum on December 1-2, focusing on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and the systems being developed to combat it. The event ... -
Fishing industry boosted as president rewards farmers and fishermen
President Akufo Addo presents the check to the best farmer The Council of Ministers has approved the purchase of a research vessel and four patrol vessels ... -
3 rangers allege injuries in open sea assault
Trawler crew members attack rangers when asked not to fish at sanctuary, 9 arrested Three rangers were injured in an assault on the open sea on ... -
Here is the next animal that could go extinct
As scientists planned an expedition to Mexico this fall to count one of the world’s most endangered animals, a shy porpoise called a vaquita, they feared ... -
Dhaka backs WTO ban on sea fishing subsidies
Officials believe ban will benefit underdeveloped countries like Bangladesh TBS Report 23 November 2021, 21:25 Last modification: November 23, 2021, 9:34 PM A fisherman sorts Sanma ... -
San Andrés, Colombia, loses battle against illegal fishing
As Colombia and Nicaragua continue to fight for fishing rights and policing around the Caribbean archipelago of San Andrés, its waters have become vulnerable to illegal ... -
Boats set on fire, seafood seized in crackdown on illegal foreign fishing in Australian waters
Authorities intervened in northern Australian waters, destroying illegal Indonesian boats and seizing hundreds of kilograms of fishing gear and seafood. Key points: Authorities intercept 16 vessels ... -
Fish exporters apologize for proposed Nile perch ban
By Arthur Arnold Wadero The fish exporters apologized and withdrew their proposal to parliament to ban domestic consumption of Nile perch. After exporters from the Uganda ... -
Chinese overfishing sheds light on environmental crisis in Taiwan Strait – The Diplomat
Advertising Recent reports of Chinese squid fishing boat dams in the Taiwan Strait have once again drawn attention to the environmental impact of overfishing. However, swarming ... -
Border pool single-handed dolphins
An Irrawaddy dolphin is seen in the Mekong River along the Cambodia-Laos border in Stung Treng province in May. WWF Cambodia Dolphin conservation groups and government ... -
Will world leaders take into account the climate role of the ocean at COP26?
Joakant / Pixabay (public domain) Posted Oct 24, 2021 6:12 PM by China Ocean Dialogue [By Fermin Koop and Regina Lam] World leaders, civil society and ... -
Four days later, the wait continues for the return of 2 Indian fishermen arrested, 1 body from Sri Lanka, India News News
It has been four days since Indian fishermen Rajkiran, Xavier and Suganthiran left their respective homes in the fishing hamlet of Kottaipattinam, in the southern state ... -
FAO and Japan sign agreement to improve rice and fish cultivation
MONROVIA – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed a funding agreement with the Japanese Embassy in Liberia. The financing agreement which ... -
Maritime rally demanding enforcement of laws against bottom trawling
The protest follows an increase in reported trespassing by Indian trawlers in recent weeks in Sri Lankan territorial waters. Dozens of fishermen from the north left ... -
Parliamentary panel informed: foreign trawlers have not carried out any fishing activity since August – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Rizwan Ahmed, Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, informed a parliamentary panel on Thursday that foreign trawlers operating in Pakistan’s maritime borders in ... -
Bangladesh takes major step to protect endangered sharks and rays
Despite progress in management efforts in recent years for elasmobranchs (sharks and their relatives), many populations still face significant threats and continue to decline. Overfishing and ... -
Fishermen deplore drop in catches due to “overfishing”
Sardine fishermen in the Dinagat Islands have lamented the decline in their catches due to overfishing and harmful fishing practices by invasive commercial fishermen, who they ... -
Nigerian and US navies conduct joint exercise in Gulf of Guinea
Armed members of the Nigerian Navy were crouched on the deck of a warship, their eyes riveted on a target. A helicopter purred above us and ... -
Maritime concerns with the “big fish”
Chinese trawlers in Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal endanger India’s maritime security by fishing in India’s EEZ China happens to be the largest ... -
India supports decision to designate East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as marine protected areas
India has extended its support for the protection of the Antarctic environment and co-sponsored a European Union proposal to designate East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea ... -
Call to ban commercial fishing in Gulf of Carpentaria sparks reaction from local fishermen
A Gulf of Queensland leader is calling for a ban on commercial fishing, which he says is wiping out fish stocks and protected species around Mornington ... -
Peruvian squid fishermen take on China’s overseas fleet
PUCUSANA, Peru: Fishing boats, which leave this port daily to fish for tuna, and later squid, face an uncertain future due to an invasion of Chinese ... -
Japan imports more Humboldt squid from Peru, as massive Chinese fleet returns
Japan has imported more Humboldt squid from Peru in recent years, mainly for use in processed products that previously used domestic Japanese flying squid. The first ... -
Amid UKUS, concern grows over Chinese vessels overfishing on the high seas, World News
Amid concerns over China’s aggressive actions in the South china sea, reports indicate that there has been growing concern over Chinese vessels overfishing the high seas. ... -
Key takeaways from AP and Univision China Fishing Investigation
The Associated Press and Spanish-speaking broadcaster Univision accompanied the Sea Shepherd conservation group this summer on an 18-day trip to observe China’s deep-sea fishing fleet for ... -
Better monitoring of vessel ownership is needed to fight illegal fishing
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing hampers the sustainability of the ocean’s precious fish, costing billions of dollars in economic losses each year to governments, coastal ... -
Spanish authorities tackle illegal shellfish harvest
A massive shipment of illegally harvested shellfish has been intercepted by Spanish authorities, the Spanish Civil Guard revealed in a statement on Tuesday. This is not ... -
Newly formed Fisheries Commission Council tasked with ending illegal fishing
Ms Mavis Hawa Koomson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, tasked the newly formed Board of Directors of the Fisheries Commission to find a lasting solution ... -
Industrial vessel registration requirements to be reviewed | General news
The requirements for the registration of industrial fishing vessels or trawlers should be reviewed to address shortcomings in the operation of foreign-owned vessels in the territorial ... -
4 tuna species show signs of recovery. Here’s what it tells us about the future of fishing – The European Sting – Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Educational ... -
Huge fine for illegal fishing heralds new era of enforcement, Seychelles Fisheries Authority says
Two Sri Lankan vessels fished in Seychelles waters in June this year. (Nation of Seychelles) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – Seychelles sends clear message that ... -
Sea Shepherd and Peruvian government intercept illegal fishing vessels
In June, the first missions of a successful joint operation between environmental prosecutors from the government of Peru and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society encountered and ... -
PH calls on WTO members to speed up agreement to end fishing subsidies – Manila Bulletin
The Philippine government has called on fellow ministers of agriculture and trade at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to speed up trade negotiations and come up ... -
Ministry unveils achievements recorded in 100 days of President Samia
The activities were to be carried out in the 2020/2021 fiscal year and most of these tasks were based on President Samia’s guidance in various forums ... -
Report reveals how senior ministers involved in illegal fishing in Somalia
Report reveals how senior ministers involved in illegal fishing in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya – A report released by Global Initiative has implicated senior Somali government officials ... -
Partners of the Fisheries Governance Improvement Project congratulate the government on the closure of the fishing season
The implementing partners of the project to improve fisheries governance commended the government for simultaneously implementing the closure of the fishing season for all fleets except ... -
Two Sri Lankan vessels intercepted in Seychelles waters for illegal fishing
Two Sri Lankan-registered vessels have been intercepted in Seychelles waters on suspicion of illegal fishing, the Seychelles People’s Defense Forces (SPDF) said on Friday. The SPDF ... -
Opinion: Minister must take control of illegal fishing activities in Ireland
June 24, 2021 Next Monday 28e In June, our Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Navy, Charlie McConalogue, will decide, together with his European peers, on ... -
Phuket fisheries chief defends blacktip shark fishing, “not illegal”
PHUKET: Watcharin Rattanachoo, head of the Phuket Fisheries Bureau, reiterated his explanation that fishing for black tip sharks in areas not protected by law is not ... -
Oceana puts IUU vessels on the map
Washington, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Today, Oceana launched a new tool which tracks illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) vessels. Using data from Global Fishing ... -
A particularly dangerous form of fishing – The Reporter
Patagonian toothfish, also known as Chilean sea bass, inhabit some of the coldest ocean waters on the planet. It is a fish native to Patagonia, and ... -
You cut meat and fish to save the planet. Should everyone?
Burgers and fish and chips had a tough spring. In March, Netflix launched Seaspiracy, a controversial The Netflix doc-drama criticizes the commercial fishing industry. Within days, ... -
Hundreds of ships disappear off Argentina’s coast
PA and Oceana USA Disappearances of vessels are still a cause for concern, and off the Argentinian coast, cases appear to be impacting the fishing industry. ... -
Thai government promotes sustainable fishing | World
Illustrative photo (Source: nongnghiep.vn) Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon urged all relevant authorities to continue their efforts to combat illegal, unreported and ... -
Restricted access, trawlers injure artisanal fishermen in the Philippines – Radio Free Asia
Restrictions in Philippine territorial waters and on the high seas, as well as threats from large-scale fishing operations, are the biggest problems facing subsistence fishermen in ... -
The government “committed” to sustainable fishing
The government “committed†to sustainable fishing Prawit demands that the area be kept clean Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday urged all relevant authorities to ... -
“Hidden” fishing boats could invade Argentinian waters
Chinese fishing vessels in Argentina’s EEZ (archive image courtesy of the Argentine Navy) Posted on June 3, 2021 at 10:26 PM by The maritime executive A ... -
Damage caused to Nigeria by illegal fishing and countermeasures
Like most countries in West Africa, Nigeria’s coastal waters are home to a wide variety of fish species. Contribute to the food and economic security of ... -
Safety and security of fishermen
FAIRHAVEN – On a sunny Friday morning, Deb Kelsey drove to the Fairhaven Police Department with a box of Narcan, the anti-overdose drug, in the trunk ... -
SWOT Analysis of Global Vessel Monitoring System Market 2020, Key Business Strategies of Major Industry Players, and Forecast 2027
According to our latest market research on “Ship Monitoring System Market Forecast to 2027 – Impact of COVID-19 and Global Analysis – by application (fisheries management, ... -
Indonesia and Australia agree to joint operation against illegal fishing
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The governments of Indonesia and Australia have agreed to conduct a joint maritime patrol called Operation Gannet 5 to protect the maritime borders ...
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