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Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the release of 'Jaws,' we take a look at some of the issues that plagued the film during ...
An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved ...
A well-coordinated and timely effort by District Collector K. Elambahavath, officials of Department of Fisheries, Indian Coast Guard, and the Thoothukudi fishermen has ensured the safe return of two ...
For a second time, Greenpeace activists have confronted a bottom trawler off New Zealand’s east coast, rebranding it an ‘ocean killer’ in protest against bottom trawling ...
Investigation reveals how factory trawlers, many from depleted Atlantic fisheries, have quietly arrived on B.C.'s coast, potentially damaging sensitive ecosystems and endangered killer whales ...
Fishermen and officials of the state fisheries department attributed the improved haul to the reduced salinity in coastal waters because of timely monsoon rain and stricter enforcement of the two-mont ...
Fishing crews in Cox's Bazar were forced to return to shore just days after resuming operations following a 58-day government ban, as rough seas in the Bay of Bengal made conditions too dangerous.
Vessel operations on the Teknaf-Saint Martin's route resumed on Sunday after a five-day suspension due to rough seas, enabling the return of residents and delivery of essentials. At around 11am on ...
While a ban on trawlers offers the sea much-needed respite, it brings hardship to the many who rely on fishing for their livelihood.
The SC commercial shrimp season fully opened June 2. As trawlers hit the water, shrimpers ask consumers to support local. Here's how to buy local shrimp.
“We also wanted a boat with stabilizers that make it easier to handle rough seas, because old trawlers tend to roll in big seas. Adding those could cost $80,000 to $100,000.” ...
A sailor stranded in the sea was found sitting on a capsized boat to survive rough seas in Indonesia. The fisherman was perched on the overturned vessel, clinging to the hull as powerful waves ...