Overfishing of the ancient predators has lead to a sudden uprising of species they prey on, causing an abundance of skates, rays and smaller sharks, which are steadily devastating populations of shellfish, including scallops, oysters and clams, the researchers claim. Scientists sound alarm as marine food chain is hit Shellfish being devastated by thriving prey species Ian Sample, science correspondent Friday March 30, 2007 The Guardian A young smooth hammerhead shark caught in a net....

At Ocean Farm Technologies of Searsmont, which exports fish cages designed to withstand rough ocean conditions, company President Steve Page says Maine's experience with inshore salmon farming, combined with research at the University of New Hampshire and the University of Maine, gives the region an opportunity to be an industry leader. At Ocean Farm Technologies of Searsmont, which exports fish cages designed to withstand rough ocean conditions, company President Steve Page says Maine's...

Before they debated the document, whose final version will be given to the government to serve as a guideline on what strategies it should use when reacting to the changes, two consultants, Bent Larsen and Richard Hess of Imani Development Ltd who did the study, made presentations on it. Before they debated the document, whose final version will be given to the government to serve as a guideline on what strategies it should use when reacting to the changes, two consultants, Bent Larsen and...

It makes sandwiches and casseroles tastier and is particularly good in any dish that showcases the flavor of the fish itself, such as tuna cakes or salade ni oise. Cast a line for best-quality canned and jarred varieties of tuna, and reel in fresh-from-the-sea flavor for more than just sandwiches. Tuna in olive oil usually has no vegetable-broth filler (common in fish packed in soybean oil or water), so the flavor is better. Not long ago, tuna in olive oil was found only in specialty food...

Read more From: OneWorld US Related: [United States] [Canada] [Oceans] [Consumption] [Food] Palau proposal for bottom trawling moratorium 06/16/2006 Palau has presented a new proposal to the UN for a moratorium on high seas bottom trawling - "the most destructive and indiscriminate fishing practice known to mankind, for just a few fish destined for niche markets. Email this to a friend Subscribe Feedback About us Contact Donate Article Search. Email this to a friend Subscribe Feedback...

This conference provides an opportunity to acknowledge this, and to work face to face to strengthen relationships both across the sector and with government. Obviously good information is required and all three sectors of the fishing industry (commercial, customary and recreational), where M ori have an intricate knowledge, should be given due regard. Continuing with the theme of shared fisheries and increasing value, I want to talk a little about fisheries plans. All stakeholders agree...