Fisheries

Tuesday, May 31st 2016 - 19:25 UTC
Falklands state of the nation: economic challenges but also hopes of a productive relationship with Argentina

The Falkland Islands finances remain robust despite a future of domestic and overseas challenges, but on the other hand recent developments in Argentina have opened hopes for a productive, closer relationship with the South American continent, said Governor Colin Roberts in his annual speech on the state of the nation.
Tuesday, May 31st 2016 - 18:11 UTC
Argentina and China address fishing vessels poaching in the South Atlantic

The Argentine news agency Pescare reports that the repeated illegal incursion of Asian vessels in Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone prompted the issue to be addressed during the recent meeting of the bilateral Argentina/China Subcommittee on Fisheries.
Tuesday, May 31st 2016 - 17:30 UTC
FAO sponsored illegal fishing accord scheduled to become law on 5 June; 30 countries have adhered

Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing is about to become much more difficult thanks to the imminent entry into force of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), a ground-breaking international accord championed by FAO.
Tuesday, May 31st 2016 - 07:36 UTC
Poor squid season hits Argentina's seafood exports in first quarter

Argentina's Under Secretariat of Fisheries reported that landings between January first and 30 April plummeted19.3% but exports in the first quarter achieved significant growth in foreign currency: 16.2%, with a slight increase in volume 1.7%. The poor landings are attributed to a “terrible” squid season, while the jump in export value was supported by extraordinary sales of shrimp.
Saturday, May 28th 2016 - 06:50 UTC
Magallanes region expanded 6.3% in the first quarter boosted by fisheries and construction

Magallanes region in the extreme south of Chile reported an economic activity of 6.3% during the first quarter of the year, according to the country's stats office, INE, only behind Atacama, 8.9% and Maule, 7.2%.
Wednesday, May 25th 2016 - 18:04 UTC
Cephalopods numbers have increased over the last six decades, says Adelaide university study

According to a new study published in the journal Current Biology, cephalopods’ numbers have increased in the world’s oceans over the past six decades. Cephalopods are a diverse group of highly developed mollusks that includes squid, cuttlefish, octopuses and nautiloids.
Wednesday, May 18th 2016 - 11:53 UTC
South Africa catches Chinese vessel suspected of illegally fishing; eight other fled

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is investigating a Chinese fishing vessel seized by authorities after it and eight others were suspected of illegally fishing in South African waters. SAMSA officials boarded the vessel on Monday for inspection.
Tuesday, May 17th 2016 - 06:23 UTC
Falklands hopeful of improved relations with Argentina, Gilbert House tells BIMR conference

Falkland Islands remains hopeful of improved relations with the new administration of Argentina and cooperation in the many areas of mutual interest such as fisheries and connectivity, but sovereignty of the Falklands is not for negotiation, reads the Gilbert House report to the 46th British Isles and Mediterranean Region Conference, which opened on Sunday in Jersey.
Saturday, May 7th 2016 - 08:29 UTC
Falklands' MPA infrastructure to be upgraded with a £55.7 million contract

A £55.7 million contract to upgrade infrastructure at MPA, in the Falkland Islands was signed this week between Southampton based Trant Engineering Ltd and the UK Defense Infrastructure Organization (DIO).
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:57 UTC
Falklands' Illex squid catches very sparse; Loligo, 'a bit more cheerful'

Falkland Islands' Illex squid catches are still very sparse, now standing at 2,373 tons, “which is obviously very low and does not go far when spread across the 105 vessels in the fishery,” said Director of Natural Resources John Barton, interviewed by Penguin News.