Beijing's maritime safety administration announced a two-day military drill near Dongshan Island, Fujian province, following remarks by Taiwan's Lai Ching-te, who called on DPP members to oppose 'red terror' from Beijing. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's 'Taiwan independence' stance.
China's maritime safety administration announced military drills east and south of Dongshan Island on Thursday and Friday, following remarks by Taiwan's DPP leader Lai, who called on party members to oppose Beijing's "red terror," which China condemned as challenging the one-China principle.
Invasive sea lampreys, dubbed 'vampire fish,' devastate Great Lakes fish populations, impacting a multi-billion dollar industry. A US-Canada partnership and a chemical lampricide control them, but a 2020-21 lapse saw populations surge. New legislation proposes $500M to find solutions for this and other invasive species.
Archaeologists discovered 7,000-year-old wooden fish traps at Lake Tesse, Norway, confirming Mesolithic hunter-gatherers stocked fishless mountain lakes with brown trout around 5000 BC. This reveals early environmental management, centuries before farming, creating fisheries still used today.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Malaysia to enhance economic cooperation and address border issues. The leaders agreed to develop a special border economic zone and signed an agricultural cooperation MoU. The visit occurs amid heightened security concerns due to the separatist insurgency in southern Thailand.
Empresas brasileiras e associações defendem isenção de tarifas propostas pelos EUA para mel, café solúvel e pescados. Argumentos incluem dependência do mercado americano, impacto na inflação e sustentabilidade da produção.
Hong Kong police arrested a 35-year-old woman after finding a 1.5-meter crocodile on her balcony. This discovery led authorities to uncover approximately 100 more reptiles, including endangered species, in her flat, prompting an investigation by the AFCD.
While Asia excels in using technology like satellites and AI to track fishing vessels, a significant gap exists in protecting the workers on board. This oversight is critical as the region dominates the global seafood economy and faces increasing pressure for social responsibility alongside environmental sustainability.
A National Fisheries Institute (NFI), maior associação de pescados dos EUA, defenderá o produto nacional brasileiro contra novas tarifas. O argumento central é que o Brasil não compete com os EUA, fornecendo tilápia e outros produtos que os americanos não produzem, dependendo da China.
An appellate court upheld acquittals for former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee over an alleged cover-up of the 2020 murder of a South Korean fisheries official by North Korea. The court ruled their actions did not constitute drafting false public documents.
An appellate court upheld acquittals for former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee over an alleged cover-up of the 2020 murder of a South Korean fisheries official by North Korea. The court found they did not draft false public documents.
Sanya, Hainan is boosting its fisheries sector through deep-sea aquaculture, advanced breeding, and intelligent offshore platforms. The industry is a key economic driver, with output reaching 2.84 billion yuan in 2025 and significant growth in marine aquaculture.
Bihar's inland fisheries ecosystem will be strengthened with the launch of new initiatives, including an integrated aqua park in Bhojpur and a national fisheries development board regional center in Patna. These projects, involving over Rs 31 crore, aim to boost seed availability, promote technology, and increase farmer incomes.
The Second Southeast Asian Fisheries Cooperation Conference was held in Fuzhou, China, focusing on digital intelligence and green development in the fisheries sector. The event aimed to deepen cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries in smart fisheries, deep-sea aquaculture, and digital management, highlighting Fuzhou's advancements in sustainable and high-quality fisheries.
Hong Kong authorities have assured that a planned marine park around Sharp Island will protect most coral reefs, addressing Greenpeace's concerns about insufficient coverage. Underwater mapping confirmed major coral spots fall within the proposed 63-hectare boundary.
Hong Kong reports a decline in cetacean strandings to 29 in 2025 from 41 in 2024, with 4 suspected to be linked to human activity, according to a joint government-Ocean Park report.
Canada and Marineland have agreed to move 30 beluga whales to aquariums in Spain and the US, ending their captivity. The plan faces final permit approvals and health checks, with advocacy groups calling it the 'least worst option'.
Malaysia has imposed a temporary ban on five shrimp species and tightened import rules for Thai sea bass, impacting Thailand's struggling fisheries sector which faces competition, disease, and rising costs.
Hong Kong authorities are considering a pilot booking system for popular hiking routes and a new marine park at Sharp Island due to large crowds during mainland Chinese holidays. The aim is to control visitor numbers, protect trails, and improve visitor experience.
The Incheon Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office will implement summer marine accident prevention measures from June to August, focusing on preventing falls overboard and ship fires. The office will inspect safety equipment, passenger vessel operations, and provide free safety checks for fishing and leisure boats.
Papua New Guinea's government warns communities not to fish along parts of the New Ireland coastline due to detected metals in water samples, following months of dead marine life reports and illness among residents.
Equity Group Investments (EGI), backed by the Zell family, focuses on old-economy businesses (e.g., John Deere dealerships, bluefin tuna fisheries) to avoid AI disruption, leveraging long-term investment horizons and tax benefits like bonus depreciation.
Hundreds of visitors, including unlicensed tour groups, packed the Ham Tin Wan campsite in Sai Kung during the Labour Day 'golden week', leading to facility congestion and sanitation issues.
Sharp Island and High Island Reservoir experienced high visitor numbers on Friday, with officials deploying extra staff to manage crowds. The surge, linked to social media promotion, has sparked concerns regarding potential ecological damage from overtourism.
