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Commercial fishers in Hawaii have had enough of monk seals stealing their catches, damaging their gear and even threatening their crew. But the hefty marine mammals are an endangered species, leading federal officials to look for non-lethal deterrents. The National Marine Fisheries is proposing fisherman shoot the endangered seals with paintballs and sponge grenades. However, … Read more
Cornish fisherman are to cast aside the names of two of their most common catches and rebrand them in a bid to lure in more customers. Local industry chiefs fear the names ‘spider crab’ and ‘megrim’ might be putting customers off. In a bid to drum up more UK business in the wake of Brexit, … Read more
Three fishermen found floating down the Amazon River inside a FRIDGE after their vessel capsized are rescued by Brazilian Navy Brazilian Navy officers rescued three fishermen found inside a refrigerator in the Amazon River on Wednesday The men found refuge in the ice box after their vessel sank near the Pará city of Santarem The … Read more
Fishermen flee for the their lives as 2,000-tonne icebreaker bears down on them near St Petersburg The anglers are seen scurrying for safety as the giant vessel moves closer The 2,240-tonne icebreaker ship was operating at a favourite local fishing spot No one was harmed as the dozens of fishermen luckily got away in time … Read more
Furious fishermen threaten to dump rotting seafood in Downing Street unless Boris Johnson sorts out delays to exports since Brexit UK seafood exporters have faced a ‘perfect storm’ of problems since January 1 IT problems, bureaucracy and confusion have all played a part in trade hold-ups Reports made about shellfish rotting in ports meaning they … Read more
British fish are being left to rot because of a post-Brexit ‘brick wall of bureaucracy in French ports, fishing leaders have warned. They lashed out at new ‘obstacles’ slowing exports from Calais and Boulogne under the agreement made between the UK and EU in December. Some consignments have been delayed for up to 48 hours, … Read more
Like Bambi on ice! Fishermen risk their lives to rescue baby deer stranded on frozen lake Firefighter Bransen Jackson, from Utah, was on ice fishing trip at Panguitch Lake The fawn is seen desperately trying to get to its feet as the friends neared closer Fishermen gently lower the fawn onto the solid ground at the … Read more
Fishermen will receive ‘a major funding package’ to help them take advantage of Brexit, Michael Gove pledges Cabinet Office minister insisted new trade agreement was ‘best possible deal’ Fishing leaders have accused Boris Johnson of betrayal for the compromise Mr Gove said it gives the UK ‘control over who comes into our territorial waters’ By Daily … Read more
Hunt for 17 fishermen feared dead after their boat became ‘caked with ice’ and sank in minus 30 temperatures in the Russian Arctic The Onega sank in the Russian arctic in the early hours of Monday morning A search and rescue mission is under way for 17 missing members of the 19-strong crew after two … Read more
So long, and thanks for all the fishing quotas: Boris Johnson is accused of betraying Britain’s fishermen after compromise with EU in row over trawling The EU will give up only 25 per cent of the value of fish caught in UK waters Christmas Eve agreement will have a five-and-a-half-year transition period Prime Minister claimed … Read more