Tag: Fishing, Aquaculture
Fish kill like nothing I've ever seen, says fisho
The recreational fisherman who found a large number of dead fish in Darwin Harbour says he's concerned about reports vandals poured chemicals into drains that leaked into local creeks.[MORE]
Wild winds hampering business for fishing operators
A Bundaberg fisherman says windy conditions over the past week have caused significant losses for smaller operators who cannot leave port. [MORE]
Amateur fishers not worried by Tiwi fishing permits
The Northern Territory's Amateur Fisherman's Association says it is not concerned a new coastal management system will limit recreational fishers' access around the Tiwi Islands.[MORE]
Anglers warned against breaking 'no take' laws
There is a warning for fishermen to abide by regulations enforcing "no take" fishing zones in the big Batemans Marine Park on the New South Wales far south coast.[MORE]
Locals rejoice as north-west Qld drenched
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Outback towns in Qld's north-west remain cut off by floodwaters but that's not raising too many complaints from locals.[MORE]
Qld farmers receive long-awaited interest rate cut
The Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA) has cut interest rates on its loans for farmers and the fishing industry for the first time in three years.[MORE]
Fisheries Minister 'disgusted' by shark slaughter
The Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has revealed charges have been laid over a shark slaughter on the north-west coast.[MORE]
Ritzy fish: Bluefin tuna sells for $140k
A bluefin tuna has defied the Japanese recession, selling for $140,000 at an auction in Tokyo.[MORE]
DPP considering charges against Indonesian crews
The Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions will decide if charges should be laid against the Indonesian crew of fishing boats caught in Australian waters off the Northern Territory coast last month.[MORE]
Shark fishermen 'should be compensated over cutbacks'
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association is calling on the Federal Government to compensate fishermen if a proposed cutback to shark fishing is introduced.[MORE]
Mildura water sports create hazardous conditions
Maritime officers say the hive of boating and jet ski activity on the Murray River is making conditions hazardous around Mildura.[MORE]
Fishermen's co-op has sell out weekend
Newcastle's Commercial Fishermen's Co-op has had its busiest Christmas period on record, forcing it to close at the weekend, due to a lack of stock.[MORE]
Authorities yet to charge Indonesian fishermen
Charges are yet to be laid against the crew members of two Indonesian fishing boats caught in Australian waters on Christmas Eve.[MORE]
Alleged illegal fishing boats brought to Darwin
Two Indonesian fishing boats allegedly caught in Australian waters with hundreds of kilograms of Trepang have been brought to Darwin.[MORE]
Illegal Indonesian fishing boats caught off Darwin
Two Indonesian fishing boats have been apprehended in Australian waters off Darwin with about 600 kilograms of of the sea cucumber, trepang.[MORE]
Victorian fisheries 'going well'
Fisheries Victoria says the state's fisheries are in good condition and are being well managed. [MORE]
Snapper up! Feeding frenzy hits Sydney fish market
Several thousand shoppers are crowding into the Sydney Fish Market at Pyrmont to snap up some last minute catch for their Christmas table. [MORE]
Snapper up! Feeding frenzy hits Sydney fish market
Several thousand shoppers are crowding into the Sydney Fish Market at Pyrmont to snap up some last-minute catches for their Christmas table. [MORE]
Esperance Port fish declared safe to eat
The Department of Health has announced recreational fish caught near the Esperance Port are safe to eat.[MORE]
Mildura man accused of having illegal fishing gear
A Mildura man has been charged over a haul of illegal fishing equipment on the Murray River near the South Australian border.[MORE]
Dept defends higher oyster grower costs
South Australia's Department of Primary Industries has admitted there will be higher costs for some oyster growers because of a change in the aquaculture cost recovery model.[MORE]
Esperance fish declared safe to eat
Esperance professional fishers have welcomed a Health Department report, giving the all clear for people to consume fish from the region's waters.[MORE]
Activists consider boarding whaling ship
Anti-whaling protesters will not rule out trying to board a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic.[MORE]
EU ministers agree on 2009 fish quotas
European Union ministers have reached an outline agreement on quotas for catching fish from the continent's seas next year. [MORE]
QSIA welcomes inshore fishing plan
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) has welcomed most of the changes to the state's inshore fishing plan.[MORE]
