WTO to persist on fishing subsidy reform despite lack of consensus so far
The World Trade Organization aims to reform its dispute settlement process and address fishing subsidies despite global economic challenges
Canada’s fisheries minister shuts down Atlantic elver fishery
The risks to the conservation of the species cannot be addressed and an orderly management of the fishery cannot be restored -- Diane Lebouthillier
Report: Tuna caught by Chinese vessels that netted penguins, whales linked to Bumble Bee
Some of the world's largest seafood brands, including US tuna giant Bumble Bee Foods, have again been linked to disturbing fishing practices and human rights abuses in China's distant water fishing fleet
NGO urges UK sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Uyghur forced labor
An NGO, which wanted to remain anonymous, has filed a legal petition urging the UK government to impose sanctions on seven Chinese firms
Nova Scotia fisheries minister challenges Canada over handling of elver fishery
'The only foreseeable outcome from this proposed closure is financial hardship inflicted upon our law-abiding license-holders' -- Kent Smith, Nova Scotia fisheries minister
Russian fishery group reiterates opposition to WTO agreement on subsidies
A Russian seafood industrial lobbying group has reiterated its objections to the acceptance of the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies
WTO talks on fisheries subsidies fall through without consensus
According to the European fishing body Europeche, the lack of consensus was generated by countries like India. WWF calls it a 'missed opportunity'
Canada needs to put some elver rules in writing, harvesters tell Senate panel
Licensed elver fish harvesters in the Canadian Maritimes say the federal government should set enforceable regulations to govern the moderate livelihood fishery by Indigenous groups
Japan plans tougher measures to prevent illegal bluefin tuna catches
Japan's fisheries agency is set to implement stricter regulations on Pacific bluefin tuna fishing, requiring fishery operators to report catches and imposing harsher penalties for violations
First Nations offer Canada’s fish minister options to maintain elver fishery
Some First Nations leaders in Nova Scotia have suggested increasing their quota might help to stymie illegal fishing