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Latest news: Fishing Industry

Japan-bought patrol ship to ramp up anti-whaling fight

Japan-bought patrol ship to ramp up anti-whaling fight

A former fisheries vessel has been bought from the Japanese government by anti-whaling activists for use in the Southern Ocean.

Native title fishers launch class action against state

Native title fishers launch class action against state

Native title fishers launch class action against state

Native title fishers launch class action against state

For decades NSW South Coast Aboriginal people have been prosecuted for catching seafood and they have now launched a class action against the state government.

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

The seafood industry is tackling climate change and government regulations, as the commonwealth fisheries boss says the system is "ridiculously complex".

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Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf

Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf

Fishing with gillnets will be prohibited in more areas of the Gulf of Carpentaria under reforms by the Queensland government that are set to be enforced.

Fishermen wary of seismic plans for Bass Strait waters

Fishermen wary of seismic plans for Bass Strait waters

Bass Strait fishermen think it will years before the effects of planned seismic testing are evident in crayfish and other small creatures.

Ocean energy tech could land green salmon on the menu

Ocean energy tech could land green salmon on the menu

Floating salmon farms could use onboard electricity generated from the ocean instead of diesel by harnessing an energy trap developed by an Aussie innovator.

Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef

Gillnet fishing ban to protect Great Barrier Reef

Hundreds of fishers will be compensated after the Queensland government moved to phase out gillnet fishing on the Great Barrier Reef by 2027.

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Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning

Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning

Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning

Tas govt lashes Plibersek over salmon industry warning

Tasmania's Liberal government has accused federal Labor of trying to kill off its salmon industry, amid a feud over how best to save an ancient species.

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Owners halt commercial barra fishing over eco concerns

Traditional owners have banned commercial fishing from an area of East Arnhem Land, citing concerns about gill-netting of dolphins, turtles, crocs and dugongs.

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.

Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef

Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef

Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef

Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef will be gill net-free by mid-2027 under a $160 million licence buyout plan unveiled by the federal and Queensland governments.

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