U.S. joins more than 50 nations in adopting recommendation to list vessels engaged in illegal fishing around the world
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July 15, 2011 - The United States joined more than 50 countries Thursday in a recommendation to regional fishery management organizations (RFMOs) to better track vessels engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for tunas, swordfish, sharks and other highly migratory species. Annual global economic losses due to IUU fishing are estimated to be as high as $23 billion.
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Q&A: Reform of EU fishing policy
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The EU Commission has proposed major changes to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), designed to cut waste and stop overfishing in European waters.
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Community groups appeal Nova Scotia's approval of fish farms
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HALIFAX - July 11, 2011 - Local community members from St. Mary’s Bay and the Atlantic Salmon Federation today filed an appeal to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to oppose the creation of one of the province’s largest fish farms in the community’s traditional fishing grounds.
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European Union Proposes Overhaul of Fisheries Policy
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PARIS - July 13, 2011 - The European Union on Wednesday proposed a major overhaul of its fisheries policy, including the creation of a market in fishing rights.
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EU revamps fishing policy to save depleted stocks
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The European Commission has unveiled major plans to reform the EU's fishing industry and stop catches being wasted.
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