Fisheries

Friday, May 15th 2020 - 12:01 UTC
Chinese jigger which had escaped arrest, finally ordered by its company to turn in

A Chinese jigger which was illegally fishing in Argentine waters and escaped from a Coast Guard patrol vessel at the end of April, finally was turned in and is being escorted to Puerto Madryn where it will face charges, according to a release from the Argentine Coast Guard.
Tuesday, May 5th 2020 - 07:14 UTC
Argentine patrol arrests Chinese jigger illegally fishing in the county's EEZ

The Argentine Navy sighted and arrested early Monday a Chinese jigger which was illegally operating in the country's EEZ. The report says that the ocean patrol vessel ARA Bouchard detected the Hong Pu 16, fishing with its Automatic Identification System turned off, but full lights on to catch squid.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 08:13 UTC
Argentina arrested on Sunday a Portuguese trawler poaching in its EEZ

The Argentine Coast Guard arrested on Sunday a Portuguese trawler poaching in the country's EEZ, and will in the next few hours be escorted to the port of Bahía Blanca where it will face charges.
Friday, May 1st 2020 - 07:32 UTC
Falklands' first Loligo season ends; vessels off to Vigo, and back by end of July for second season

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced that the first loligo season has come to a close as of 28 April, and on Thursday a number of vessels arrived in Stanley Harbor and Port William.
Wednesday, April 29th 2020 - 07:54 UTC
Argentine Coast Guard chases Chinese jigger operating in the country's EEZ

The Argentine Coast Guard was finally unable to arrest a Chinese jigger operating in the country's EEZ, which managed to escape into international waters, the so-called mile 201. According to the force's report, the patrol vessel GC-27 “Prefecto Fique”, early Tuesday detected and pursued the jigger Lu Rond Yuan Yu 668, some 390 kilometers offshore Puerto Madryn.
Tuesday, April 28th 2020 - 15:35 UTC
New research shows sustainable fishing and conservation can coexist

By surfbirds (*) – Our oceans are in trouble. Globally, poor fishing practices are directly damaging to marine wildlife, and overfishing can deplete food resources for animals such as seabirds and seals. However, research by BirdLife's Marine Program, in association with scientists from the British Antarctic Survey, (BAS) and the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK), shows that under current climate conditions, sustainable fisheries can exist alongside conservation measures for seabirds and seals in a well-managed Marine Protected Area.
Tuesday, April 28th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
Argentina's EEZ “flooded” by Chinese jiggers catching tons of squid

The Association of Argentine Fishing Industry Chambers has sent an urgent open letter to president Alberto Fernandez complaining about the illegal activity of almost a hundred foreign jiggers in the country's EEZ.
Monday, April 27th 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Galicia mussel production reached 255,514 tons and 112 million Euros last year

The Spanish region of Galicia makes merits every year to be considered a world power in aquaculture. And all thanks to the mussel grown in its 3,300 rafts. A product of which 255,514 tons were sold last year, generating revenues of almost 112 million Euros.
Monday, April 27th 2020 - 07:05 UTC
Scotland salmon industry accused of overestimating its value and employment

The Scottish Government is being urged to suspend its support for increased production in the salmon farming sector. It comes as a new report claims the impact the industry has on employment and the economy has been hugely overestimated.
Friday, April 24th 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Falklands faces fishing markets paralyzed on COVID-19 impact

The impact of COVID-19 on the seafood market and industry operations has been severe, confirmed fishing industry executives and a spokesperson for the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association (FIFCA).