Fisheries

Tuesday, May 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Over 80% of world fisheries over exploited warns Oceana

Over 80% of the world's fisheries are at risk from over-fishing and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) must act urgently to scrap unsustainable subsidies, said the environmental group Oceana.
Monday, May 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: Fish exports continue to notably decline

Argetnine exported 132.847 tons of fish and shellfish worth 261 million US dollars during the first four months of the year, according to statistics released by the National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA). These figures represent a 19.7%drop in volume and a 15.6% drop in value compared to the same four-month period in 2007, when 165.441 tons, worth 309 million US dollars were exported.
Monday, May 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Officials allow for salmon transfers in Chaiten volcano area

The Chilean government is reducing the security area around the Chaiten volcano from 50 to 24 kilometers in order to facilitate the rescue of approximately 600,000 salmon located throughout various farming centres in the area.
Monday, May 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Giant 500 pounds squid netted off Australia

A giant 500 pound squid was hauled off the coast of Victoria (Australia) yesterday. Fishing trawler skipper Mr Rang Pene winched up his catch from the ocean floor to find a large mass halfway down the net.
Friday, May 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Extinction threat for 21 shark and 11 ray species

The first study to determine the global status of 21 species of oceanic pelagic sharks and rays reveals that 11 of them are threatened with extinction, says IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) on International Biodiversity Day.
Wednesday, May 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
French aid package to fishermen striking over fuel prices

The French government has offered the fishing industry 110 million Euros after days of protests by fishermen over rising fuel costs. The president of the national fishing committee has called on crews to return to work.
Tuesday, May 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands reduce toothfish catch for conservation reasons

THE Falkland Islands Government has reduced the Toothfish total allowable catch (TAC) for conservation reasons and have reduced fees accordingly despite the consequential loss in revenue
Tuesday, May 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine justice investigates collapse of hake fishery

An Argentine federal judge summoned hake fisheries management organizations following a claim from the Mar del Plata Fisheries Chamber, Capemar, which considers government resolutions “unconstitutional” and a contributing factor for the fishery's current critical state.
Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' loligo squid stocks show healthy status

Another successful Loligo squid season has made history in the Falkland Islands with the total production of almost 25,000 tons of high quality squid. This was despite discouraging prospects previous to the season.
Saturday, May 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Labor strife leaves 60 Uruguayan fishing vessels idle

Most of the Uruguayan fishing fleet has been docked since last April 29 because of labor disputes leaving an estimated 3.000 workers from processing plants and other branches of the industry out of work according to the vessel owners.