Canada’s DFO details efforts to curb lobster poaching, while minister challenges province to act
Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans reports it has seized three vessels and 876 lobster traps up to Sept. 23 this year in southwestern Nova Scotia, for offenses related to lobster fishing
Lobster harvesters not impressed by Canada’s enforcement efforts
'[T]he entirety of the illegal lobster traps that have been removed from St. Mary's Bay this year is like 210, which is pathetic' -- Colin Sproul, Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance
USITC’s ‘The Year in Trade 2023’ report highlights efforts to end IUU fishing
The US International Trade Commission has released its 'The Year in Trade' report, a more than 200-page document that reviews last year's global trade environment
Binniker to head NOAA law enforcement unit
James Binniker, who was to assume his new role on Monday (Sept. 23), served as the acting director of the office from February until July 2024
Province still waiting for reply from Canada’s fisheries minister regarding illegal lobster fishing
'Minister, your lack of communication and meaningful action is sending a strong message to our fishing industry that you do not care' -- Nova Scotia's fisheries minister Kent Smith to Diane Lebouthillier
Unreported bluefin tuna fishing leads to indictment of 74-year-old man in Japan
Yuichi Sasaki, a 74-year-old drift netter captain, has been indicted for illegally landing unreported bluefin tuna, marking Japan's second case of such violations in two years
Peru squid shortage leads to calls for resignation of production minister
The artisanal fishing sector in Piura, northern Peru, together with local authorities have urged the national government to act to resolve the shortage of giant squid
Canada’s fisheries minister under fire in Parliament over cod, lobster decisions
'Poachers from Maine are illegally fishing for lobster in our waters. They are stealing Canada's natural resources' -- John Williamson, a New Brunswick Conservative
Canadian lobster harvesters demand minister’s resignation over handling of illegal fishing crisis
'She's failed fishermen and coastal communities and is failing to protect the resource' -- Amanda Johnson, Fundy North Fishermen's Association
EU dismisses appeal to access member states’ fishing audit reports
The Court of Justice of the EU said key information on how EU member states implement bloc-wide fisheries rules can remain confidential