Shell compensates Nigerians over 'devastating' oil spills

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 20:07

Royal Dutch Shell is to pay more than $80 million to a Nigerian fishing community "devastated" by two serious oil spills in 2008, it was announced Wednesday, while the clean-up could take years.

Two critical after Japan navy collision

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 12:20

Television footage showed the upturned hull of a small fishing boat in the Seto Inland Sea off Hiroshima after what the coastguard said was a collision at around 8:00 am with the Osumi, a naval transport ship.

Philippines, Vietnam condemn China`s fishing law

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 11:37

The Philippines and Vietnam condemned a new Chinese law that requires foreign fishermen to seek Beijing`s approval to operate in much of the South China Sea, but China`s Foreign Ministry insisted it has the right do so.

Philippines blasts China over new fishing law

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 14:22

The Philippines denounced Friday a new Chinese law that Manila says compels foreign vessels to seek a permit from Chinese regional authorities for activities in large areas of the South China Sea.

China defends South China Sea fishing rule

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:20

Beijing on Friday rejected US criticism of a measure requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea, which it claims almost in its entirety.

Senegal seizes Russian ship fishing `illegally`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 05:39

Senegal`s Navy has boarded a Russian ship that was allegedly illegally fishing in its waters and is escorting it toward Dakar, the military said on Saturday.

Fishing trawler sinks after collision with Naval warship

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 19:56

A fishing trawler sank after colliding with Navy`s frontline frigate INS Talwar near Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra injuring four of the 27 persons on board the civilian vessel, Navy officials said on Tuesday.

Jaitapur N-project won`t affect fishing in the area: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 22:50

The nuclear power plant at Jaitapur village in coastal Ratnagiri district won`t have any impact on fishing, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said.

Olive Ridley turtle carcasses found in Odisha

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:20

At least 36 carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles were washed ashore near the Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district, a major mass nesting site area of these endangered species.

Govt to construct ponds to make Meghalaya self sufficient in fish production

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 21:03

Meghalaya government on Wednesday said it is constructing over 6500 fish ponds with an aim to make the state self dependent on fish production and in turn provide jobs to thousands of farmers under its Aqua Culture Mission.

16 Lankan fishermen arrested for fishing in Indian waters

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 00:38

Sixteen Sri Lankan fishermen were on Friday arrested by Indian Coast Guard off Krishnapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly fishing in Indian waters.

Nations fail to agree on Antarctic marine reserve

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 15:08

The nations that make decisions about Antarctic fishing failed today for a third time to agree on a plan that would create the world`s largest marine sanctuary.