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US shutdown end boosts hopes for Antarctic reserve

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 21:45

A long-awaited deal to create the world`s largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica appears to have survived a last-second obstacle the US government shutdown and could be approved next week.

Qatar sentences 29 Indians for 2 weeks for illegal fishing

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 20:13

Twenty-nine Indians, employed as fishermen in the UAE, have been sentenced for two weeks for allegedly entering the Qatari waters.

South Korea seizes Chinese fishing boats

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 09:31

Two Chinese fishing boats, suspected of illegal fishing in South Korean waters, have been detained by the country`s coast guard in Mokpo, the Chinese consulate general in Kwangju confirmed Monday.

Fishing community wants to continue TN n-plant stir

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 13:24

Leaders of fishing community from three districts in Tamil Nadu have asked the PMANE to carry on its protest against the KNPP and the beach sand mineral mining companies, said an activist.

Typhoon sinks two Chinese boats in South China Sea, 74 missing

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 10:00

At least 47 people are missing after Typhoon Wutip sank two Chinese fishing boats in the South China Sea, maritime authorities confirmed on Monday.

Rough sea keeps trawlers off fishing in Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 12:08

Gusty winds and rough sea conditions kept mechanised fishing trawlers in Goa away from the waters even as the state government today lifted the 61-day ban on fishing.

Whale calf gets trapped in fishing net, dies

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:39

A whale calf which got trapped in a fishing net off nearby Vedaranyam coast died as efforts by fishermen to save it failed, officials said on Monday.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 49 Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 15:08

India and Sri Lanka have an agreement on dealing with fishermen when they are arrested and most often the fishermen are freed.

Fishermen venture into sea after 45-day ban ends

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 15:14

Fishermen put out in large numbers from different parts of this island, Pamban and Mandapam on Saturday after a break of 45 days when fishing had been banned, officials said.

Michael Gambon, Melanie Laurent strip off for fishing campaign

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 13:21

Michael Gambon and Melanie Laurent are among the stars who have stripped off to show their support for a sustainable fishing campaign.

Environmentalists protest shark fishing in Nicaragua

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 11:43

An environmental group is calling for a greater government presence in Nicaragua`s Caribbean waters following the discovery of a boat with dozens of dead sharks aboard in Little Corn Island.

Annual 45 day fishing ban to be in force from Apri

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 12:46

The annual 45-day ban on fishing in Nagapattinam and Karaikal coastal areas will commence from April 15.