Retail price of galunggong down by P50/kilo
The retail price of round scad or galunggong has gone down by P50 per kilo with the peak fishing season, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said yesterday...
Cargo ship hit by Houthis sinks, spilling oil and fertilizer into Red Sea
WorldA vibrant fishing industry, coral reefs, desalination plants supplying millions with drinking water — they're all at risk from tonnes of fertilizer and oil spilled into the Red Sea by the sinking of a cargo ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials say.Spill could have 'devastating' effects on marine life, food and water supplies, health…
One missing, 24 rescued off Japanese fishing boat
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: AP One person was missing and 24 others were rescued after their fishing boat lost power and drifted onto rocks in rough seas off Japan, the coast guard said.Dramatic television footage showed the 56-metre (183-foot) vessel on its side being pounded by waves as the crew…
Premier Fishing refers matter to SAPS for further criminal investigation
Issued by Premier Fishing 1 March 2024 – Premier Fishing refers to the recent statements made by its holding company involving the misappropriation of funds from Premier Fishing’s Mauritian bank account. Premier Fishing wishes to inform the public that it has taken decisive action by formally laying a criminal case, encompassing charges of fraud, theft,…
Anglers devastated to find carp now breeding in ‘jewel in the crown’ of Canberra fishing scene
Hopes of keeping one of Australia's worst invasive species from breeding in Googong Dam, just outside Canberra, have been dashed after carp were confirmed to be breeding in the important drinking water reservoir.The dam, which is located in New South Wales (NSW) near the town of Googong, is viewed by some anglers as a freshwater…
Should all marine reserves ban fishing? Not necessarily, new study shows
A new study examined the performances of two types of marine protected areas: no-take MPAs, where all fishing activity is banned, and multiple-use MPAs, which allow certain forms of fishing.It found that no-take MPAs increased fish biomass by 58.2%, and multiple-use MPAs increased by 12.6% compared to zones without any form of protection; the study…
New fishing regulations will cost Darcy his job but he never expected them to almost cost him his life
Fisherman Darcy Fazio will never forget the day he almost died doing a routine, mandated check of his fishing nets."There was a big crocodile there [next to the net] and I leant over the side of the boat and my hand got entangled in the gillnet," he said."I would not have checked it then at…
Dammam: Vibrant Hub in Heart of Saudi Arabia
Dammam, the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, is the linchpin of the country’s oil industry and a gateway to the Arabian Gulf. This city, blending modernity with tradition, has evolved from a small fishing village into a bustling metropolis. It offers a unique mix of business opportunities, cultural heritage, and leisure activities. Its strategic…
Gharial conservation plan leaves Nepal fishing communities searching for new jobs
Since the creation of Chitwan National Park, some Indigenous Bote people who have lost access to their ancestral lands and livelihoods have been employed by the park as gharial keepers to help conserve the critically endangered species.However, community members say the park’s restrictions on their fishing livelihoods to protect the reptile species is taking a…
China Heightens Patrols Near Taiwan-Controlled Kinmen Isles in Apparent Bid to Undermine Taipei’s Jurisdiction
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoChina Heightens Patrols Near Taiwan-Controlled Kinmen Isles in Apparent Bid to Undermine Taipei’s Jurisdiction By Daisuke Kawase and Masatsugu Sonoda / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondents 21:00 JST, February 27, 2024 BEIJING/TAIPEI — The China Coast Guard is intensifying its patrols near the Kinmen group of remote islands controlled by Taiwan. Since the capsizing of…