Articles for Fisheries

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats
3 days, 12 hours ago

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Activists sued the federal government Thursday to release images of dead orca whales, sea lions and other marine mammals entangled by commercial fishing boats off the U.S. West Coast. The complaints were filed after the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration failed to fulfill multiple Freedom of Information Act requests filed by Oceana, a Washington-based conservation group, as …

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Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple
1 week, 3 days ago

Bait arches constructed sans nod eat into beach near Tiruchendur temple

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: The construction of bait arches near Amali Nagar fishing hamlet, reportedly being constructed without Coastal Regulation Zone clearance, has led to heavy soil erosion along the coast near the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, putting the safety of the centuries-old structures at risk. The fisheries department has built five bait arches, three detached breakwater structures and an auction hall. As per …

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Bottom trawling by Indian fishermen must stop: Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister
1 week, 3 days ago

Bottom trawling by Indian fishermen must stop: Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister

The Hindu  

The enduring fisheries conflict in the Palk Bay — which impacts fisher folk of northern Sri Lanka and daily wage fishermen of Tamil Nadu — can be decisively resolved only if the Indian side stops using the destructive bottom-trawling method, according to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar. Solving the Indo-Lanka fisheries conflict is part of the NPP government’s …

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Proposal on anvil for recreational fishing spot at Shamirpet lake in Hyderabad
1 week, 4 days ago

Proposal on anvil for recreational fishing spot at Shamirpet lake in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The Telangana Fisheries department is working on a proposal to establish a recreational fishing spot with an outlay of ₹2 crore at Shamirpet lake, a popular hangout location for people in and around Hyderabad. According to a press release, a decision to prepare a Detailed Project Report for the project was taken at a coordination meeting held by Sabyasachi Ghosh, …

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Salvadoran lifesaver: My 'heroic rescue' story in Wuxi
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Salvadoran lifesaver: My 'heroic rescue' story in Wuxi

China Daily  

By Raúl Cortez | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-03 14:43 Raúl Cortez and Danilo Vega are honored for saving a Chinese couple from drowning on Oct 30 in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province. My name is Raúl Cortez, and I am a fisheries and aquaculture management technician at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock …

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Salvadoran lifesaver: My 'heroic rescue' story in Wuxi
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Salvadoran lifesaver: My 'heroic rescue' story in Wuxi

China Daily  

Raúl Cortez and Danilo Vega are honored for saving a Chinese couple from drowning on Oct 30 in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province. My name is Raúl Cortez, and I am a fisheries and aquaculture management technician at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in El Salvador. This October, along with my colleague …

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Salvadoran lifesaver: My 'heroic rescue' story in Wuxi
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Salvadoran lifesaver: My 'heroic rescue' story in Wuxi

China Daily  

Raúl Cortez and Danilo Vega are honored for saving a Chinese couple from drowning on Oct 30 in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province. My name is Raúl Cortez, and I am a fisheries and aquaculture management technician at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in El Salvador. This October, along with my colleague …

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'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey
4 weeks ago

'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey

BBC  

'One of the greatest conservation success stories': The 1969 mission to save Vermont's wild turkey John Hall After their initial introduction, Vermont now has tens of thousands of turkeys roaming free In 1969, a bold plan to restore Vermont's wild turkeys began with a handful of net-trapped birds from New York. Vermont Fisheries and Wildlife Department It took skill and …

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Kothapatnam Harbour to Be Built With Rs 392 Crore: Ongole MP
1 month ago

Kothapatnam Harbour to Be Built With Rs 392 Crore: Ongole MP

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Ongole Lok Sabha member Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy announced plans to establish a Kothapatnam fishing harbour with an investment of Rs 392.45 crore. Speaking at an event marking World Fisheries Day on Thursday, the MP emphasised that the harbour's establishment would promote the development of local fishing villages and prevent the migration of fishermen to other states. World Fisheries Day …

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Thengaithittu fishermen engage in initiative to tackle menace of marine pollution
1 month ago

Thengaithittu fishermen engage in initiative to tackle menace of marine pollution

The Hindu  

Fishermen engage in a novel initiative to tackle the menace of marine pollution. Recently, the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, had piloted an initiative among Thengaithittu fisher community to tackle the marine pollution challenge. As part of the recent initiative to tackle the menace of marine pollution, the Puducherry Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Welfare Association instructed everyone plying mechanised …

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Coastal police seize fishing boats used for film shooting off Chellanam coast
1 month ago

Coastal police seize fishing boats used for film shooting off Chellanam coast

The Hindu  

The Coastal police seized two fishing boats that were reportedly used for film shooting off the Chellanam coast on Wednesday. The Coastal police detected the two boats while participating in the fourth edition of the biennial coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-24, on the Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts that began on Wednesday. Besides the Indian Navy, the Coast Guard, police, coastal …

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Drones will emerge as game-changer in fisheries, says Union Minister George Kurian
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Drones will emerge as game-changer in fisheries, says Union Minister George Kurian

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Drones will emerge as the game-changer in the fisheries sector, providing a tool to address critical challenges with precision and efficiency, said Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian on Friday. Inaugurating an awareness workshop on drone applications in the fisheries sector at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute in Kochi, he said drones can play a pivotal …

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Timber industry leader calls for country of origin labeling on imported products
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Timber industry leader calls for country of origin labeling on imported products

ABC  

Timber industry advocates are calling for extra scrutiny after a quarter of products tested in a verification trial were found to be "potentially misleading". Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry acting director Madeleine Osborn said illegal logging was "one of the most profitable trans-border environmental crimes in the world", with devastating impacts on climate, nature and people. "Between 15 and …

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Fisheries Department invites applications from wards of inland fisherfolks to impart free training for UPSC exams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fisheries Department invites applications from wards of inland fisherfolks to impart free training for UPSC exams

The Hindu  

The Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare has invited applications from eligible candidates among wards of fisherfolks for imparting special training to join civil services. For eligibility, parent or guardian of the applicant must be Fisheries Welfare Board member, and Member of Inland Fisheries Cooperative Society, said District Collector T. Christuraj in a press release. Department sources said that after …

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India Reiterates Request for Early Indo-SL Fishermen Talks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Reiterates Request for Early Indo-SL Fishermen Talks

The Hindu  

India reiterates its call for an early meeting with Sri Lanka's fishermen's associations to discuss issues concerning the two fishing communities. The Indian delegation stressed the need for upholding established understandings and modalities on issues related to the fishermen, emphasizing the importance of addressing their livelihood concerns on both sides.

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Tripura's Fisheries Sector: A Shining Example of Success
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tripura's Fisheries Sector: A Shining Example of Success

Deccan Chronicle  

Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy praised the flourishing fisheries sector in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting the state's leadership in fish production and export. He expressed interest in studying the practices in Andhra Pradesh and adopting similar measures in Tripura, including special laws for the welfare of aquaculturists. The governor also praised the tourism potential of Tripura and its high literacy rate, …

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EU top court rules that agreements with Morocco failed to include Western Sahara's consent
2 months, 2 weeks ago

EU top court rules that agreements with Morocco failed to include Western Sahara's consent

The Independent  

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RFK Jr accused of decapitating whale with chainsaw and taking it home, under investigation
3 months ago

RFK Jr accused of decapitating whale with chainsaw and taking it home, under investigation

Hindustan Times  

Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly being investigated for allegedly decapitating a whale 20 years ago. RFK Jr accused of decapitating whale with chainsaw and taking it home Kennedy said at a rally that National Marine Fisheries Services had recently contacted him about the incident. Recently speaking at an event in Glendale, Arizona, he stated that the inquiry into him …

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Robert F Kennedy Jr investigated over claims he decapitated a whale
3 months ago

Robert F Kennedy Jr investigated over claims he decapitated a whale

The Telegraph  

Federal authorities have confirmed they are investigating Robert F Kennedy Jr for allegedly decapitating a dead whale carcass and taking it home 20 years ago. Mr Kennedy, the former presidential candidate who has since ended his run and supported Donald Trump, told an election rally he had recently been contacted by National Marine Fisheries Services about the incident. “I received …

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CMFRI unit designated seaweed research centre of excellence
3 months, 1 week ago

CMFRI unit designated seaweed research centre of excellence

The Hindu  

The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute as a centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation. The Mandapam Regional Centre of the CMFRI in Tamil Nadu will serve as a hub for research, development, training and capacity building in seaweed cultivation. The centre will promote sustainable seaweed …

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BMC moots ₹100 crore seafood market in JB Nagar; will break ground in September
3 months, 1 week ago

BMC moots ₹100 crore seafood market in JB Nagar; will break ground in September

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed to redevelop the Marol municipal fish market in JB Nagar as a state-of-the-art, international seafood market equipped with cold storage, waste recycling and parking facilities, an auditorium and cafeteria and separate sections for wholesale and retail customers. The site in K-East ward where the market will be developed was inspected by officials and …

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New scheme to provide ‘digital identities’ to fishery industry workers
3 months, 1 week ago

New scheme to provide ‘digital identities’ to fishery industry workers

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh said in New Delhi on Wednesday that the Centre working to increase the seafood exports to ₹1 lakh crore annually from around ₹60,000 crore in the last financial year. Mr. Singh, launching a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna, said the steps taken by the Centre will strengthen …

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Kufos, Fisheries dept. to work together to boost native fishery resources in reservoirs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kufos, Fisheries dept. to work together to boost native fishery resources in reservoirs

The Hindu  

The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies has announced an extended collaboration with the Fisheries department to enhance native fishery resources in reservoirs. The distribution is part of the Fish Production and Development Project in Dams 2024-25, which is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries in reservoirs in Thrissur district. The department has chosen Manjakuri, an endangered species …

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Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons and blocked and rammed a Philippine fisheries vessel Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, where hostilities between the Asian neighbors have flared alarmingly at sea and spread into the air in recent weeks. Chinese coast guard spokesperson Gan Yu said that the Philippine ship sailed toward the Chinese coast guard …

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