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2007 Nov 18 |
Greenpeace said an international commission designed to protect bluefin tuna stocks has effectively increased the fishing quota for 2008 from what was already an "unsustainable" level. Greenpeace said the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), held in Turkey had approved a nearly 1,000-ton increase in the 2008 catch. Links: Turkey, Fish 
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2007 Nov 21 |
Owners of the only salmon farm in Northern Ireland said they have lost their entire population of more than 100,000 fish, worth some $2 million, to a jellyfish attack. Pelagia nocticula, popularly known as the mauve stinger, is noted for its purplish night-time glow and its propensity for terrorizing bathers in the warmer Mediterranean Sea. Until the past decade, the mauve stinger has rarely been spotted so far north in British or Irish waters, and scientists cite this as evidence of global warming. Links: Environment, Northern Ireland, Fish
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2007 Nov 26 |
The US Bureau of Reclamation halted drainage on Prospect Island in the Sacramento River delta following the death of thousands of game fish. The drainage was part of a levee repair program. Links: USA, California, Fish
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2007 Nov 28 |
North and South Korea struggled to resolve differences over creating a joint fishing zone around their disputed sea border at a second day of rare defense talks in Pyongyang. Links: North Korea, South Korea, Fish
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2007 Nov 29 |
Gov. Schwarzenegger lifted the ban on crabbing and fishing in the SF Bay Area after studies showed no ill effects from the fuel oil spill 3 weeks earlier. Links: USA, Oil, SF Bay Area, Fish
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2007 Dec 13 |
Japan said that Russia seized four Japanese fishing boats in disputed waters between the two countries, calling the detention unacceptable and demanding an explanation from Moscow. Links: Russia, Japan, Fish
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Sasha Issenberg authored “The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy.” Links: Japan, Fish, Books
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Fred Buller authored “The Doomsday Book of Giant Salmon: A Record of the Largest Atlantic Salmon Ever Caught.” Links: USA, Fish, Books
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Uganda began construction of the $860 Million Bujagali Dam for hydroelectric power from Lake Victoria water. About 55% of lower water levels on Lake Victoria were attributed dams built by the Ugandan government. This severely impacted farmers fishermen in adjoining Kenya and Tanzania as well as Uganda. Links: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Fish, Agriculture
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Chile’s salmon farming industry produced $2.2 billion in export revenues this year. Links: Chile, Fish
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2007 2008 |
Georgia issued bonds to fund a plan by Gov. Sonny Perdue for a $19 million project to make the state the most popular fishing destination in the country. Links: GeorgiaUS, USA, Fish
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Kiribati decided to turn half of its waters in the uninhabited Phoenix Islands into a 160,000-square-mile-reserve. Links: Fish, Kiribati
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2008 Jan 18 |
In South Korea a fish merchant was critically ill after setting himself ablaze during a rally demanding greater compensation for South Korea's worst oil spill. Links: Oil, South Korea, Fire, Fish
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2008 Jan 29 |
Federal fishery regulators said the number of chinook salmon returning to California's Central Valley has reached a near-record low, pointing to an "unprecedented collapse" that could lead to severe restrictions on West Coast salmon fishing this year. Links: USA, California, Fish
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2008 Feb 21 |
Chinese state media said authorities are using algae-munching fish to clean up one of the country's most polluted lakes, and after their diet of toxins they will be sold on to consumers. Links: China, Fish
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2008 Mar 4 |
An Australian aquaculture company claimed a world first in artificially breeding endangered southern bluefin tuna. Links: Australia, BioTech, Fish
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2008 Mar 11 |
The Pacific Fishery Management Council said it would have to ban all salmon fishing, due to depleted spawning, unless a request is made for an emergency exception. Links: USA, California, SF Bay Area, Fish
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2008 Mar 23 |
The Alaska Ranger, a 189-foot fishing vessel, sank off the Aleutian Islands, killing the captain and 4 crew members. 42 crew members were rescued. State environmental regulators were notified that the ship was carrying 145,000 gallons of diesel when it sank in deep seas. Links: USA, Alaska, Fish
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2008 Apr 7 |
A Chinese fishing boat capsized after colliding with a South Korean cargo ship off South Korea's southernmost island, leaving six Chinese sailors missing. Links: China, South Korea, Fish
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2008 Apr 10 |
The Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to cancel the chinook salmon fishing season in an effort to reverse the disappearance of the fish. Links: USA, California, Oregon, Fish
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2008 Apr 13 |
In South Africa 2 Americans and a Norwegian tourist on a shark cage diving adventure drowned when their boat was hit by a freak wave. Links: South Africa, Fish
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2008 Apr 25 |
Near San Diego, Ca., a shark killed triathlete David Martin (66) at Solano Beach. Links: USA, California, Fish
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2008 Apr 30 |
It was reported that the value of spinner dolphin teeth in the Solomon Islands has appreciated 400% in the last year from about .065 US cents to 26 US cents. Dolphin teeth have been used there for centuries as currency. Links: Money, Solomons, Dental, Fish
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2008 May 1 |
The National Marine Fishery Service announced a ban on fishing for chinook salmon in the ocean off California and most of Oregon. Links: USA, California, Oregon, Fish
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2008 May 5 |
In Richmond, Ca., a toxic spill of toluene killed some 200-300 fish in an irrigation canal. The spill was the result of the theft of valves on holding tanks. Damages from the theft of the brass worth $10 totaled some $250,000. Links: Environment, SF Bay Area, Fish, Robbery
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2008 May |
Pacific Island nations imposed a series of measures aimed at halting overfishing. 8 of 17 members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission agreed on the measures In December the 9 remaining members joined in imposing a conservation agenda on 20 million square miles to take effect on January 1, 2010. The 17 members included Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Links: Australia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Solomons, Samoa, Fiji, Fish, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Kiribati, Niue, Palau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tokelau
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2008 Jun 10 |
A Japanese patrol boat unintentionally sank a recreational fishing boat from Taiwan near the Senkaku islands, controlled by Japan, but also claimed by Taiwan and China. The vessel picked up all 16 passengers and crew. Links: Japan, Taiwan, Fish
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2008 Jun 13 |
The EU said the bluefin tuna fishing season must end in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic Ocean at midnight on June 15, because this year’s quotas have been met. Spanish fishermen were given an extra 7 days due to higher stocks off Spain’s coast. Links: Spain, EU, Fish
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2008 Jun 27 |
Canada's highest court allowed a native Indian-only fisheries on a key Pacific coast salmon river, rejecting a complaint the policy fostered racial discrimination. Links: Canada, AmerIndian, Fish
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2008 Jul 11 |
A fishing boat, carrying eight Taiwanese, one Chinese and six crew members from Madagascar, sank after reporting engine problems. Links: China, Taiwan, Madagascar, Fish
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2008 Jul 15 |
Fishermen across Japan went on a massive one-day strike to protest skyrocketing fuel prices, the latest blow to the country's foundering fishing industry. Links: Oil, Japan, Fish
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2008 Jul 15 |
The EU agreed to an emergency aid package for its fishing industry to cope with fuel prices. Links: Oil, EU, Fish
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2008 Aug 13 |
It was reported that the red lionfish, a tropical native of the Indian and Pacific oceans, was rapidly multiplying in the Caribbean. The maroon-striped marauder with venomous spikes was swallowing native species, stinging divers and generally wreaking havoc on the ecologically delicate region. Links: Environment, Fish
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2008 Aug 14 |
Scientists reported that the number of oxygen-starved "dead zones" in coastal waters around the world has roughly doubled every decade since the 1960s, killing fish, crabs and massive amounts of marine life at the base of the food chain. Links: Environment, Fish
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2008 Sep 10 |
Frank Mundus (1925), the legendary shark fisherman said to have inspired the Captain Quint character in the movie "Jaws," died in Honolulu. Links: USA, Fish, Hawaii
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2008 Sep 17 |
The Bush administration released $100 million in disaster relief to West coast salmon fisherman, $70 million less that was approved by Congress. About $63 million will go to California, $25 million to Oregon and $12 million to Washington state. Links: USA, California, Washington, Oregon, Fish, BushGW
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2008 Oct 8 |
Australian scientists said hundreds of new marine species and previously uncharted undersea mountains and canyons have been discovered in the depths of the Southern Ocean. Links: Australia, Fish
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2008 Oct 11 |
It was reported that the population of adult hake fish off Argentina’s coast has declined by 70% in the past 20 years. Skippers reportedly paid some $2-3 million in bribes to inspectors and routinely underreported their catches. Links: Argentina, Fish
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2008 Nov 12 |
Hong Kong officials said they had found elevated levels of melamine in fish feed from China’s Fuzhou Haima Feed Co. Links: China, Hong Kong, Food, Fish
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2008 Dec 12 |
In Thailand a commercial fishing commission agreed to cut the catches of bigeye tuna in parts of the Pacific Ocean, a small step in an effort to save a threatened species that is a favorite among sushi lovers. Environmentalists lambasted the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission's decision to reduce catches by only 10 percent in each of the next three years. They wanted an immediate 30 percent reduction that scientists advising the body had recommended. Links: Environment, Thailand, Fish
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Richard Ellis authored “Tuna: A Love Story,” a look at tuna and the decline of tuna populations worldwide. Links: USA, Fish, Books
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2009 Jan 15 |
Pres. Bush passed new rules to end over fishing of 40 struggling marine species. Under the rules the nation’s 8 regional fishery management councils must draw up measures to end over fishing by 2010. Links: USA, Fish, BushGW
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2009 Jan 23 |
US federal fisheries regulators announced rules to protect marine mammals during Navy sonar training along the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. Similar regulations were issued previously by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration covering the West Coast and Hawaii. Links: USA, Technology, Whales, Fish
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2009 Jan 27 |
Japan’s No. 38 Yoshi Maru fishing boat was seized by Russian authorities in waters between the two countries and was taken to the Russian port of Nakhodka. On Feb 7 Russian authorities released all 10 Japanese crew members seized after allegedly straying into Russian waters. Links: Russia, Japan, Fish
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2009 Mar 2 |
A study by Oceana, a worldwide environmental group, said food supplies for large ocean fish were dwindling due to industrial fishing to supply fish farms. An estimated 4 to 11 pounds of prey fish were being consumed to produce one pound of farmed salmon. Links: Environment, Fish
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2009 Mar 12 |
The Pacific Fishery Management Council agreed to extend for a 2nd year the fishing ban of chinook salmon in California and Oregon. Links: USA, California, Oregon, Fish
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2009 Mar 30 |
Fishermen in the Philippines accidentally caught and soon ate a megamouth shark, one of the rarest fishes in the world with only 40 others recorded to have been encountered. The 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) 13-foot (4-meter) megamouth died while struggling in the fishermen's net off Burias island. Links: Philippines, Fish, Extinction
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2009 Apr 11 |
World wide fish stocks in lakes and rivers were reported to have fallen 30% since 1970. Links: Environment, Fish
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2009 Apr 13 |
Pakistan’s Pres. Asif Ali Zardari signed a bill imposing Islamic law in the Swat Valley. Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency arrested 20 Indian fishermen and seized their four boats for illegally trawling in its waters in the Arabian Sea. Authorities estimated that more than 100 Pakistani fishermen languished in Indian jails while Indian authorities say nearly 500 Indian fishermen were in Pakistani prisons. Rehman Malik, Pakistan’s top civilian security official, said authorities in Karachi have arrested a Shahid Jamil Riaz, a 5th suspect in the November 2008 siege of Mumbai. Links: India, Pakistan, Fish, Islam
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2009 Apr 22 |
The European Commission published a consultative green paper on the common fisheries policy (CFP). With almost all stocks overfished, it called for drastic cuts in the EU's 90,000-strong fishing fleet and subsidies to safeguard a sustainable and economically viable fishing industry. Links: EU, Fish
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2009 May 15 |
In Indonesia 6 Asia-Pacific countries, meeting at the World Oceans Conference, agreed on a management plan to protect one of the world's largest networks of coral reefs, promising to reduce pollution, eliminate overfishing and improve the livelihoods of impoverished coastal communities. The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security covered an area defined as the Coral Triangle, which spans Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and East Timor. Links: Indonesia, Philippines, Environment, Malawi, Solomons, Fish, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste
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2009 Jul 1 |
In San Sebastian, Spain, a meeting was underway of five regional fisheries management organizations, tasked primarily with protecting tuna populations worldwide. The groups representing 80 countries met for the first time in two years to assess stocks of the fish and determine what more can be done to save the 23 tuna populations, nine of which are under threat. Links: Spain, Fish
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2009 Jul 2 |
Manabu Kurita caught a 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. On Jan 8, 2010, the Florida-based International Game Fish Association credited him with tying the 77-year-old world record for catching the biggest largemouth bass. Links: Japan, Fish, World Record
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2009 Jul 12 |
Swiss police divers harpooned a zander fish, which was 70 centimeters (two feet three inches) long and weighed eight kilos (17.5 pounds), after it bit six swimmers over the weekend in Lac Majeur. Links: Switzerland, Fish
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2009 Jul 13 |
The US Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a ban on krill fishing within 200 miles of the Pacific coast of California, Oregon and Washington due to concerns that commercial krill fishing threatened food sources for fish, whales and seabirds. Links: USA, California, Washington, Oregon, Whales, Fish, Birds
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2009 Aug 1 |
It was reported that output from Chile’s fish farms was expected to be down 40% this year due to infectious salmon anemia (ISA). The virus also led to premature harvesting for fear other fish would catch the disease, which apparently turned up in imported salmon eggs. Links: Chile, Microbiology, Fish
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2009 Aug 2 |
It was reported that illegal blast fishing had become rampant in Nicaragua and was spreading across Central America’s Pacific coast. Links: Nicaragua, Fish
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2009 Aug 13 |
It was reported that millions of sockeye salmon have disappeared mysteriously from the Fraser river on Canada's Pacific Coast. It was once known as the world's most fertile spawning ground for sockeye. Up to 10.6 million bright-red sockeye salmon were expected to return to spawn this summer. The latest estimates say fewer than 1 million have returned. The Canadian government has closed the river to commercial and recreational sockeye fishing for the third straight year, hitting the livelihood of nearby Indian reserves. Links: Canada, Fish
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2009 Sep 1 |
In the Bahamas an amended fisheries laws took effect to give full protection to all sea turtles found in the Atlantic archipelago's waters by banning the harvest, possession, purchase and sale of the endangered reptiles, including their eggs. Links: Bahamas, Fish, Reptile
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2009 Sep 1 |
In Japan dolphin hunting season opened in Taiji. Over the next 6 months fishermen were expected to catch about 2,300 of Japan’s annual quota of 20,000 dolphins, to be sold for meat and to aquariums. Links: Japan, Animal, Fish
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