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'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam
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'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: Six fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts were allegedly assaulted and robbed at sea by assailants said to be from Sri Lanka on Friday night. Sources said fishermen C Kumar, K Jegan and N Lakshmanan -- all from Mayiladuthurai camping in Nagapattinam's Kodiyakarai for the past two months -- on Friday afternoon ventured into sea in a motorised boat. …

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Subiksha: Fisherwoman who conquered deep blue
1 day, 14 hours ago

Subiksha: Fisherwoman who conquered deep blue

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: The Periyathalai shoreline is alive with the sound of crashing waves when a silhouette emerges in the faint glow of the moonlit sky, balancing fishing nets on her shoulder as the salt-laden wind whips around her. As her father and brother push the vessel into the surf, Subiksha climbs aboard, ready to chart yet another daring voyage into the …

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As fans prepare to bid farewell Gavin and Stacey with a festive swan song, which questions will FINALLY be answered? From Smithy's answer to Nessa's shock proposal, to what REALLY happened on the fish
1 day, 19 hours ago

As fans prepare to bid farewell Gavin and Stacey with a festive swan song, which questions will FINALLY be answered? From Smithy's answer to Nessa's shock proposal, to what REALLY happened on the fish

Daily Mail  

There's just four days to go until the much-anticipated final episode of Gavin and Stacey, with fans set to say an emotional goodbye to the beloved comedy, 17 years after it first hit screens. There's just four days to go until the much-anticipated final episode of Gavin and Stacey, with fans set to say an emotional goodbye to the beloved …

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Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages
3 days, 1 hour ago

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

The Hindu  

A proposal has been prepared to address the problem of sea erosion and related infrastructure challenges in Sirkazhi’s fishing villages by the Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department. Five fishing villages in Sirkazhi-Manavamedu, Pudukuppam, Nayakkar Kuppam, Keezhamuvarkarai, and Melamuvarkarai lack protected beach landing facilities, forcing fishermen to use unsafe docking methods. Following this, Joint Director of Fisheries Nagapattinam in-charge D. Ilamvazhuthi, …

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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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Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles
6 days, 14 hours ago

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

China Daily  

Dishes of stir-fried jellyfish. The country's largest jellyfish breeding, processing and trading area, in 2019 the city was named the "hometown of Chinese jellyfish" by the China Fisheries Association. Situated at the mouth of the Daliao River next to the Bohai Sea, Yingkou has mild sunlight and abundant plankton, one of the main food sources for jellyfish, along with small …

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Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles
6 days, 14 hours ago

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

China Daily  

Fishermen with their jellyfish catches. "We also ask fishermen to use proper fishing equipment and methods to minimize the impact on marine creatures," Shu said, adding that commercial fishing of the invertebrate is good for marine environments. "A rapid increase in jellyfish numbers may directly put pressure on biodiversity and the ecological balance," he said. "During their growth and reproduction, …

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Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles
6 days, 14 hours ago

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

China Daily  

Fishermen with their jellyfish catches. "We also ask fishermen to use proper fishing equipment and methods to minimize the impact on marine creatures," Shu said, adding that commercial fishing of the invertebrate is good for marine environments. "A rapid increase in jellyfish numbers may directly put pressure on biodiversity and the ecological balance," he said. "During their growth and reproduction, …

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Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing
6 days, 14 hours ago

Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing

China Daily  

File photo shows rangers capture illegal fishing tools by the Poyang Lake in East China's Jiangxi province. While calling for a sustained crackdown on illegal fishing, China's top court has also urged courts nationwide to prioritize environmental restoration, aiming to provide stronger legal protection for fishery resources. The Supreme People's Court issued four case studies on Monday to guide courts …

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Deteriorating Law and Order in Delhi: AAP’s Sanjay Singh moves suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha
1 week ago

Deteriorating Law and Order in Delhi: AAP’s Sanjay Singh moves suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Monday morning moved suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the law-and-order situation in Delhi. “The alleged attack on former Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Arvind Kejriwal on November 30, 2024, has also raised serious questions on political and public safety,” Mr. Singh said. Meanwhile, Congress MP Vijay Vasanth …

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Endless potential, new determination: Admiral Tripathi's visit boosts India-Indonesia maritime ties
1 week, 1 day ago

Endless potential, new determination: Admiral Tripathi's visit boosts India-Indonesia maritime ties

Firstpost  

Institutionalising the India-Indonesia maritime partnership will be crucial as both nations navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Regular high-level dialogues, expanded training initiatives, and deeper defence-industrial collaboration must form the bedrock of this relationship From securing trade routes to advancing defence collaboration, India and Indonesia are charting a path toward peace, progress, and maritime stability. During his four-day visit, Admiral …

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Fishermen conflict: Looking from the other side of the Palk Bay
1 week, 2 days ago

Fishermen conflict: Looking from the other side of the Palk Bay

New Indian Express  

The umbilical cord When asked about the furore in Tamil Nadu triggered by the continuous arrests of Indian fishermen and seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy, Ravichandrarasa said they feel sorry for those getting arrested since most of them are poor daily wage labourers and not wealthy boat owners. “Thoppul kodi uravu”, which means connected through the …

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Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
1 week, 3 days ago

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes for one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy — seafood — and some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. The seafood industry isn’t hungry for another tariff war, which hurt fishermen during Trump’s first …

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Fishing gear threatens Hawaii's already endangered false killer whales
1 week, 3 days ago

Fishing gear threatens Hawaii's already endangered false killer whales

Raw Story  

A concerningly high number of endangered false killer whales are being injured when they get hooked by fishing gear in waters off the main Hawaiian islands, according to a new research paper released Thursday. That could include installing cameras to record encounters with the false killer whales, which feed on the same large fish those boats catch and often go …

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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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Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard
1 week, 4 days ago

Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard

The Hindu  

In a significant operation, the Indian Coast Guard on December 9 had apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fisherfolk onboard. “The ICG Ship Amogh, while on patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line, identified suspicious activity within the Indian Maritime Zone,” ICG sources said. “The ICG ship intercepted two Bangladesh fishing trawlers engaged in unauthorised fishing activities within …

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2 bodies recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska
1 week, 5 days ago

2 bodies recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two bodies have been …

Saving bluefin tuna: The sushi delicacy threatened by climate change
1 week, 6 days ago

Saving bluefin tuna: The sushi delicacy threatened by climate change

BBC  

Saving bluefin tuna: The sushi delicacy threatened by climate change Getty Images Bluefin tuna are highly sensitive to temperature changes Once pushed to the brink of extinction by overfishing, bluefin tuna has experienced a spectacular rebound in recent years. "We are seeing bluefin tuna feeding in unusual areas, for example in the North Sea, around Scandinavia and Iceland," says Buzzi. …

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Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
1 week, 6 days ago

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard on Monday caught the Bangladeshi fishing trawlers for carrying out unauthorised fishing in Indian Waters. Calling the operation as "a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security," Indian Coast Guard said, it, "apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters." Elaborating on the operation the force said …

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Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally

India TV News  

In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard on Monday arrested 78 fishermen and seized two trawlers for fishing illegally within Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard Ship, whilst on patrol along IMBL identified suspicious activity within Indian Maritime Zone. The operation underscores the ICG’s efforts in maintaining Maritime Safety, sharp vigilance and swift response …

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Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on December 9 intercepted two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers and detained 78 fishermen engaged in unauthorized fishing within Indian waters. The operation unfolded during a routine patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line. The ICG ship identified suspicious activity in the Indian Maritime Zone and promptly intercepted two trawlers, identified as FV Laila-2 and FV Meghna-5, both …

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Seven crew members dead as South Korea fishing boat capsizes
2 weeks ago

Seven crew members dead as South Korea fishing boat capsizes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least seven crew members …

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‘Ghost’ fishing nets pose threat to marine life off Kovalam, shows survey
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Ghost’ fishing nets pose threat to marine life off Kovalam, shows survey

The Hindu  

An underwater survey off the Kovalam beach last week revealed an accumulation of ‘ghost nets’ and other remnant marine gear, which, if not removed, could remain a significant threat to marine life forms for centuries, local researchers said. Lost or abandoned fishing nets, which float around in the sea, or come to rest on the seabed, are often referred to …

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Move to set up LNG terminal, mechanised fertilizer handling berth at New Mangalore Port dropped, says Union Minister
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Move to set up LNG terminal, mechanised fertilizer handling berth at New Mangalore Port dropped, says Union Minister

The Hindu  

An initiative to set up a LNG terminal at New Mangalore Port on public-private partnership basis was dropped owing to the non-availability of sterile area in the port for the terminal, according to Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The Minister said that another initiative to set up a mechanised fertilizer handling berth with silo storage and …

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