Tag: Fishing

Fiji's fishing industry under serious threat

3 weeks, 3 days ago

There are more claims that Fiji’s US$200 million fishing industry is now on the verge of collapse

Tighter controls on Murray cod fishing

on 30/07/2008

Controls on fishing for Murray cod in South Australia have been tightened to ensure the long-term future of the species…

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Abalone poacher faces jail time

on 23/07/2008

A poacher who plundered abalone from the east Gippsland coast and a marine sanctuary in Port Phillip Bay faces a lengthy jail term for trafficking the valuable shellfish…

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You will find tuna heaven to the south

on 22/07/2008

Yellowfin tuna and albacore have provided offshore fisherman with spectacular fishing over the past fortnight…

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Port Macquarie surveillance boat set to increase fishing law obedience

on 22/07/2008

There is about to be increased surveillance of fishing activities on waters around the Port Macquarie area…

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Tuna boss threatens to quit Pt Lincoln

on 16/07/2008

A senior figure in the tuna industry says his fishing business will leave Port Lincoln in South Australia if mining exports are allowed through its port…

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Fishers won't be shifted from wharf

on 16/07/2008

Recreational fishers can rest assured they can continue to fish from berth one on the main Port Lincoln wharf…

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Nothing fishy about barra buyback

on 12/07/2008

Fisheries Minister Chris Natt says the timing of an announcement of a buy back of barramundi fishing licenses is not an attempt to lure the powerful recreational sector ahead of an election…

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