Indonesia details alleged Chinese IUU activities
The Indonesian government says that it detected a dozen Chinese vessels fishing illegally in its waters and declined a request from the Chinese coast guard to release the vessels
Sea Harvest looking at more acquisitions amid strong Cape hake demand
South Africa’s Sea Harvest, which is in the midst of buying a majority stake in a vertically integrated Australian firm, is on the lookout for more deals
Fishmeal prices to drop on Peru anchovy quota announcement, Rabobank analyst says
Fishmeal prices are likely to decline as Peru announced a better-than-expected first season anchovy quota for its main center-north fishing area, according to Rabobank
Maine captain faces hearing after $6,000 in scallops went unreported
A Maine fishing captain will face a hearing after allegedly hiding an extra 361 pounds of scallops -- over the 600 pound allotment -- from Massachusetts fishing inspectors
Peru’s anchovy biomass in good shape, favorable for next season
Peru’s anchovy biomass is in good shape and favorable for the next fishing season, the production ministry said
Hines: Technical issues impeding US progress on push for more flexible Pacific treaty
Commercial side can be solved, but a number of technical issues are impeding progress, says Doug Hines
Greenpeace: Pro-‘Brexit’ fishing flotilla linked to quota fraud
The non-profit Greenpeace alleges that a fishing vessel that participated in a London flotilla advocating for the country to leave the European Union is linked to a major fishing fraud
Vietnam tuna exports rebound in April after poor start to year
Vietnam’s tuna exports rebounded in April by 2.5% to $42.5 million in value, breaking a downward trend so far this year, according to the producers association
Philippines fish disappearing on rampant Asian demand
China’s rampant demand for Philippines fish such as red grouper is leading to overfishing of the seas in the Coral Triangle and putting several species on the verge of extinction
South American nations sign deal to tackle illegal fishing
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Peru signed a multi-lateral accord to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans