Villagers on Sierra Leone's Sherbo Island report drastically reduced fish catches, blaming illegal foreign trawlers, primarily from China. Fishermen allege nets are cut and boats damaged, costing billions in lost revenue and threatening food security. Corruption and lack of oversight are cited as major issues.
The 82-meter Haiying Jiake, a 3,500-tonne research vessel funded by 37 Zhejiang fishermen, faces significant financial challenges due to a lack of contracts and an undeveloped private market for such vessels in China, with daily operating costs in the hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Vietnamese trawlers are reportedly entering Malaysian waters at night to fish illegally, raising concerns about Malaysia's ability to govern its seas and threatening its blue economy initiatives. Local fishermen and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency highlight the issue, which impacts marine resources and local communities.
A 63-year-old man in the Volgograd region has been arrested for attempted murder after opening fire on two fishermen following a dispute over a parked car. One victim is in critical condition.
A pandemic-era program, Fishermen Feeding Mainers, is supporting Maine's struggling groundfishing industry by purchasing local fish and donating it to schools and food banks. The initiative has spent over $4 million, providing a crucial lifeline against rising costs and creating future seafood consumers.
The European Commission has approved €13 million in French state aid to support fishermen affected by rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. The aid, ranging from 20 to 35 cents per liter, is deemed necessary and proportionate.
Proposed US fishing regulations could allow Atlantic fishermen to catch more sharks, including endangered species like the blacknose shark. Conservation groups argue the changes lack scientific basis and could harm vulnerable populations, while fishermen cite overabundance.
Environmental groups in Canada fear a new oil pipeline could harm endangered southern resident orcas, as the government considers exempting major projects from species protection laws.
Indonesian fishermen say soaring diesel costs linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran have left fleets stranded and crews without income Read Full Article at RT.com
