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economy16 days ago•3 min saved

UK Fishermen Demand Fuel Subsidies as Rising Costs Threaten Industry Viability

Fishermen in South West England are urging the UK government to provide direct fuel subsidies, warning that soaring costs are forcing them out of business. While the government points to existing duty relief and a long-term development fund, industry leaders argue these measures do not address the immediate crisis. The debate highlights tensions over food security and the perceived disparity between support for UK and EU fleets.

via bbc.com|

#cornwall #economy #fishing-industry

global-economy23 days ago•6 min saved

Chennai’s Harbor Workers: Enduring Poverty and Love for the Sea

At Chennai’s overcrowded Kasimedu Fishing Harbour, workers endure grueling conditions for minimal pay, yet many remain bound to the sea by a deep emotional connection despite the lack of safety nets.

via NPR|

#chennai #fishing-industry #global-economy

world1 month ago•15 min saved

Iceland Votes No to Restarting EU Membership Talks

Iceland's voters rejected a referendum to restart accession talks with the European Union by 52.8% to 47.2%, ending a decade-long pause; Reykjavik was the only region to vote yes. Opponents warned about sovereignty and fishing-policy compromises, while supporters argued EU ties could bring economic stability and closer security cooperation amid regional dynamics.

via HuffPost|

#accession-negotiations #european-union #fishing-industry

business1 month ago•385 min saved

Sardine Shortage Hits Shelves as Demand Outpaces Supply

Rising consumer demand and shrinking sardine stocks are tightening supplies, making tinned sardines harder to find in stores and highlighting ongoing pressures in the global seafood market.

via NBC News|

#business #canned-fish #demand

europe1 month ago•6 min saved

Iceland's EU bid hinges on knife-edge referendum on restarting talks

Icelanders vote in a knife-edge referendum on whether to resume EU accession talks, a move that would begin negotiations toward admission but still require parliamentary approval and a second referendum, with sovereignty and the fishing industry at the center of the debate and early voting already underway as polls show a close race.

via BBC|

#eu-accession #europe #fishing-industry

world-news5 months ago•71 min saved

EU fleets reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds

A new AP report finds European purse seiners are reflagging vessels to access Indian Ocean tuna quotas, signaling shifts in access rights and potential regulatory gaps affecting the region’s fishing markets.

via AP News|

#eu #fishing-industry #indian-ocean

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Uncover Secrets of Cookiecutter Sharks and Their Unique Biting Habits

Scientists from the University of Hawaii studied cookiecutter shark bite patterns using data from fisheries and environmental metrics, revealing that bites are most common at night and near the new Moon, providing insights to help avoid bites and better understand these elusive sharks.

via Gizmodo|

#behavior-patterns #cookiecutter-shark #fishing-industry

world9 months ago•4 min saved

Cypriot Fishermen Turn Invasive Lionfish into Local Delicacy

Cypriot fishermen are battling invasive lionfish, which threaten local fish stocks and livelihoods, but are turning them into a delicacy to combat the problem, supported by EU campaigns promoting their consumption as a sustainable solution amidst climate change-driven warming of the Mediterranean.

via ABC News|

#climate-change #fishing-industry #invasive-species

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Octopuses Overrun English Coast, Devouring Everything in Sight

Octopuses have significantly increased along the English coast, particularly in Devon and Cornwall, leading to a boom in catches that has benefited local fishermen financially, as the cephalopods are now a lucrative addition to their catches.

via The New York Times|

#economic-impact #england-coast #fishing-industry

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Court Reinstates Offshore Wind Projects Halted by Trump

The offshore wind industry in New Bedford is providing new job opportunities for local workers like Sonia Brito, shifting the economic focus from traditional fishing to renewable energy, though its future faces uncertainty due to political changes under Trump.

via The Boston Globe|

#business #fishing-industry #job-opportunities

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"California Fishermen Call for Action as Salmon Fishing Faces Second Consecutive Closure"

California fishermen are urging action after federal officials canceled ocean salmon fishing for the second year in a row due to low salmon forecasts and environmental impacts. The closure, affecting tens of thousands of jobs, is attributed to unsustainable water diversions and rising river temperatures caused by state and federal water policies. The decline in salmon populations is also linked to multi-year drought, climate disruptions, and a rollback of federal protections for waterways. Governor Newsom's administration is requesting a federal fishery disaster declaration, while fishermen and seafood businesses are calling for increased water flows in salmon river to prevent future closures and ensure a sustainable future for salmon.

via USA TODAY|

#california #climate-change #environment

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

California's Commercial Salmon Season Faces Second Consecutive Closure

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced the closure of California's commercial salmon season for the second consecutive year due to a scarcity of Chinook salmon, stemming from the state's last drought. The closure impacts hundreds of commercial fishers and tribes, prompting concerns about the species' decline attributed to water management decisions, warming oceans, and other environmental factors. Efforts to restore salmon populations include tearing down dams, restoring river flows, and improving migration pathways, but critics argue that the pace of these initiatives is too slow and that water diversions could further threaten the salmon population.

via KQED|

#california #environment #environmental-conservation

marine-ecology2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Impact of Orcas Predating on Great White Sharks on the Fishing Industry"

A recent study detailed a rare event of a lone male killer whale, known as Starboard, attacking and eviscerating a juvenile white shark off the coast of South Africa. This behavior challenges the conventional cooperative hunting behaviors of killer whales in the region and raises concerns about the larger ecosystem implications of shark-hunting killer whales. The loss of white sharks in South Africa's waters due to orca predation could disrupt the fishing industry and impact tourism, as well as raise concerns about the coastal marine ecology balance.

via Business Insider|

#fishing-industry #great-white-sharks #killer-whales

environment2 years ago•10 min saved

"Escalating Battle Over Chesapeake Bay Menhaden in Virginia"

The small menhaden fish has become a focal point of a contentious debate in the Chesapeake Bay, with environmentalists and sportfishing groups advocating for a complete ban on the commercial fishery due to concerns of overfishing and its impact on the local ecosystem. On the other hand, Omega Protein, the last company harvesting menhaden in the bay, argues that there is no evidence supporting these concerns and that a ban would threaten local jobs. The debate has intensified in recent years, with clashes between the commercial fishing industry and recreational fishermen, and a proposed study on the status of menhaden in the bay has been delayed.

via NPR|

#chesapeake-bay #environment #environmental-conservation

legalregulatory2 years ago•4 min saved

"Supreme Court Rulings: The Future of Federal Agency Regulatory Authority"

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving fishing companies challenging regulations that require them to pay for human monitors on their boats to ensure compliance with fishing regulations. The cases could potentially overturn a longstanding 1984 precedent that gives regulatory agencies deference in ambiguous situations. The fishing companies argue that the monitoring costs could drive them out of business and that the agencies lack the authority to impose these expenses. The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings in late June or early July.

via Fox News|

#fishing-industry #legalregulatory #monitoring-costs