Fishing News 20230515-20230521
Fishing News 20230515-20230521: Here you can check out some international news that has something to do with fishing. Some items are very actual.
According to a poll, the Atlantic fishing fleet is virtually entirely owned by Canadians. (Fishing News 20230515-20230521)
May 15, 2023
(source: cbc.ca by Paul Withers )
According to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canadians hold 98% of Atlantic fishing licenses, indicating that the majority of the fishing fleets in this region are under Canadian ownership. Preliminary results from a national ownership survey of commercial fishing license holders reveal that less than two percent of these licenses have some level of foreign involvement.
These findings were presented during a parliamentary committee focused on investigating foreign ownership and corporate concentration of fishing quotas and licenses in Canada. The committee hearings are scheduled to resume on Monday.
To ensure greater transparency regarding control and beneficiaries of harvesting licenses, Fisheries, and Oceans mandated approximately 2,500 commercial license holders across all three coasts to complete a comprehensive ownership survey.
This requirement was part of a federal government commitment made in 2021 to enhance scrutiny of the fishing industry, which contributes to an annual seafood value of $4.6 billion in Canada. In December, federal forensic accountants examined and analyzed the survey responses.
Two people were injured when a fishing boat caught fire off the coast of Cuyo, Palawan.
May 16, 2023
(source: gmanetwork.com by GMA Integrated News)
In the waters near Cuyo, Palawan, a fishing vessel encountered a fire and subsequently sank, leading to the rescue of five fishermen, two of whom sustained injuries.
At approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, the crew of FV Victor 89 heard a loud explosion originating from the auxiliary engine of their fiberglass fishing boat. The fire broke out as a result, and by 9:40 a.m., the vessel had sunk.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) collaborated with the Cuyo Municipal Police Station and fishermen from Frabelle Fishing Corporation to carry out the rescue mission for the victims.
Some crew members who were injured received immediate medical assistance at the Cuyo District Hospital.
The victims revealed that they had set off from the Navotas Fish Port on March 2 for a fishing expedition in the Sulu Sea. The incident occurred while they were anchored at Imalaguan Island.
Changes to Tasmania’s Scalefish Fishery Regulations (Fishing News 20230515-20230521)
May 18, 2023
(source: fishingworld.com.au by ???)
Public comments are now being accepted for proposed rule changes in the Tasmanian Scalefish Fishery. The proposed amendments to the Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015 pertain to commercial, recreational, and Aboriginal fishing.
They encompass various aspects such as reviewing size, bag, and possession limits for species that are depleted or depleting, introducing regional and statewide rules for these species, implementing two new commercial calamari license types, reviewing recreational gillnetting arrangements, and introducing registration and reporting requirements for charter fishing operations.
Species that fall under the depleted or depleting category and are subject to these proposed changes include sand flathead, calamari, striped trumpeter, bastard trumpeter, blue warehou, garfish, and jackass morwong.
The primary objective of these proposed changes is to enhance the long-term sustainability of the scale fish fishery and modernize its management approach.
The boating safety fishing derby is scheduled for May 27.
May 19, 2023
(source: mvariety.com by Andrew Roberto)
On Saturday, May 27, local anglers have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Boating Safety Fishing Derby. The event will be held in the Saipan Lagoon, specifically in areas that are not designated as sanctuaries.
Three categories are open for competition: the biggest catch, awarded to the participant who catches the largest fish during the derby; the most variety, given to the team that catches the greatest assortment of reef fish; and the total weight, presented to the team with the heaviest overall catch.
To qualify for the derby, only fish caught using handlines and rods and reels will be considered. Additionally, the fish must measure at least 7.5 inches in length and be classified as an “edible species” according to the official rules and regulations.
Vessels are required to check in and launch from Smiling Cove Marina, with fishing permitted from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $40 entry fee covers one captain and a single angler, while each additional angler will incur a $10 charge. Prior to the fishing derby, all participating vessels must undergo an inspection.
North Yorkshire Council supports requests for a public inquiry into the shellfish die-off. (Fishing News 20230515-20230521)
May 19, 2023
(source: bbc.com by Anttoni James Numminen)
The council is supporting the demands for a public inquiry into the mysterious deaths of shellfish along the North East and North Yorkshire coastline. Since late 2021, large numbers of marine creatures, including crabs, have been found dead between Hartlepool and Whitby. Despite extensive investigations, no definitive cause has been identified, although local fishermen assert a connection to the dredging activities in the River Tees.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs had previously declared that no further analysis would be conducted. During a meeting on Wednesday, North Yorkshire councilors encountered difficulties in reaching a consensus on proposed amendments by Conservative councilors, aiming to modify the original motion presented by Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
Conservative councilor George Jabbour proposed an alternative motion with revised wording, adopting a more cautious stance regarding the potential link between the die-offs and dredging. Nevertheless, the motion did emphasize the importance of Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey’s support for the local economy and called for assistance in securing financial compensation for the fishing industry.
A man from Ottawa was fined $10,000 for illegally catching walleye in northern Ontario.
May 19, 2023
(source: ottawa.ctvnews.ca by Josh Pringle)
In northern Ontario, an Ottawa fisherman has been issued a fine of $10,000 for exceeding the permissible limit of walleye catch by tenfold.
According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, a court in Thunder Bay heard that in June 2021, conservation officers received a tip about a group of individuals at a remote fly-in fishing camp on Whitewater Lake, located north of Armstrong, Ontario. The information indicated that they possessed several bags of fish, potentially exceeding the allowed limit.
The ministry stated that conservation officers stopped a vehicle near Thunder Bay and discovered a cooler containing eight bags of frozen, skinless fish, along with one large northern pike. The accused admitted to being responsible for all the fish. Upon thawing, it was determined that the bags contained a total of 140 fish pieces, including 40 walleye and five northern pikes, surpassing the legal limit of four walleye and four northern pikes.
Last month, the individual pleaded guilty in court to charges of possessing fish exceeding the legal limit and possessing fish packed in a manner that hindered easy counting. As a result, he received a fine of $10,000 and is prohibited from holding an Ontario fishing license or engaging in any fishing activities within the province for one year.
Recreational salmon fishing has been prohibited in the Klamath, Trinity, Smith, and Eel Rivers. (Fishing News 20230515-20230521)
May 20, 2023
(source: krcrtv.com by SOPHIE LINCOLN)
In Eureka, California, the Fish and Game Commission of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) made a unanimous decision on Wednesday to implement closures on recreational salmon fishing in several rivers throughout the state. The affected rivers include the Klamath, Trinity, Smith, and Eel Rivers.
This action follows the earlier closure of the commercial ocean salmon season, indicating the severity of the situation. The CDFW deems these closures necessary to protect the dwindling population of local chinook salmon, which has suffered due to a combination of factors in recent years.
The intention behind these closures is to give the salmon population an opportunity to recover and improve. It is hoped that by implementing these measures now, fishing opportunities can be sustained in the future while ensuring the long-term well-being of the salmon population.
Officials say a 35-year-old fisherman was transported following a shark bite near the Florida Keys.
May 20, 2023
(source: cbsnews.com by CBS MIAMI TEAM)
A 35-year-old man was flown to a hospital after being attacked by a shark while fishing off a dock on Flagship Drive in Summerland Key, Florida, as reported in a tweet by the Florida Keys Sheriff. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office stated that the fisherman was bitten in the foot by a shark at around 8 p.m. on Friday while fishing on the dock. According to authorities, the shark had emerged from the water and made its way onto the dock before attacking the angler. The man was transported via Trauma Star to Jackson South Medical Center in Miami, as mentioned in a written police statement. At present, the man’s condition remains unknown.
In a separate incident involving a shark, just a day later, 20-year-old Kevin Blanco was also airlifted to Jackson Memorial South after encountering a bull shark while spearfishing.