The federal and Queensland governments have unveiled a $160 million plan to gradually eliminate commercial gillnet fishing in the Great Barrier Reef world heritage area by mid-2027. This initiative aims…
Renowned Hollywood figures and environmental advocates, Ted Danson and Billy Joel, have thrown their support behind a critical World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on fishing subsidies. Their advocacy efforts are…
Kochi: The Member of Parliament Elamaram Kareem advocated for the Union government to grant permission for the State government to assume control of the Cochin Fisheries Harbour in Thoppumpady. Speaking…
In a significant move towards the revitalization of the fisheries sector, the Balochistan government has announced the establishment of a Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with formulating a new fisheries…
Scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have successfully identified two additional species of seer fish, highly prized in the marine market. The research, led by Dr E…
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) has announced the upcoming premiere of “Hope in the Water,” a transformative docuseries set to air in Summer 2024. The three-part series, produced by Emmy Award-winning…
MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a relief measure for fisherfolks impacted by the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (south) by disbursing ₹15.4 crore as compensation. The beneficiaries, comprising…
MARGAO: The All Goa Small Scale Responsible Fisheries Union has voiced strong criticism against the government’s support for the proposed Nauxim AHOY Marina project in the Zuari River. In a…
In response to escalating concerns about illegal fishing activities conducted by China’s distant-water fleet in the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has implemented a series of aggressive measures.…
Udupi: In a devastating incident at Manganese Wharf in Gangolli village, approximately eight fishing boats and one boat parked along the Manganese road were engulfed in flames, leaving a trail…