ROCHESTER Food pantries desperately need donations to help feed the ever-increasing numbers of residents and families who are struggling as a result of the mounting costs of home-heating fuels and gasoline, recent flooding and reductions in charitable donations this year. ROCHESTER Food pantries desperately need donations to help feed the ever-increasing numbers of residents and families who are struggling as a result of the mounting costs of home-heating fuels and gasoline, recent...

Tuna accounts for almost 60% of total product of canned fish in the EU. It is worth bearing in mind that the EU is the largest fishing power in the world, the world s largest consumer market for processed fish and aquaculture products and the world s largest producer of canned tuna. Whilst agreements over trade in agriculture, tourism and finance are on the table, the burning question is: can the Pacific strike a better deal with the EU on our greatest natural asset our tuna fisheries?...

In June, the Pacific Fishery Management Council plans to lock in some key design elements of what is called the groundfish trawl individual quota program, giving owners of trawl permits long-term exclusive access to the bulk of many commercially caught species. In a hurried and misdirected effort to protect West Coast marine fish, the federal government is about to make a few fishermen very rich at the expense of coastal communities and consumers. In June, the Pacific Fishery Management...

The research is aimed at assessing the distribution and abundance of fisheries resources in Brunei's waters commencing from June 4 to 12, 2007. Brunei, Japan to study Fisheries Resources in Brunei's Waters. The main objectives in conducting the research and fishing trails are to strengthen the information for effective management of the fisheries resources as well as to train the staff of Department of Fisheries in the use of mid water trawl - one of the identified fishing gears suitable...

Frank Maisano, a spokesman for wind developers in the Mid-Atlantic region, says the industry has frequent discussions with government regulators and environmental groups. Nick Rahall, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, is pushing legislation that would more strictly regulate wind energy to protect birds, bats and other wildlife killed when they fly into the giant turbines. Wind energy advocates say the bill could significantly cripple the burgeoning industry and they brand...

Friday, June 1, 2007 1:07 AM CDT Fishing clinic planned By the JG/T-C editorial@jg-tc.com SPRINGFIELD Youngsters can learn to fish and enjoy their time outdoors this summer by attending a free Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban Fishing Clinic, scheduled for 40 locations throughout the state. Friday, June 1, 2007 1:07 AM CDT Fishing clinic planned By the JG/T-C editorial@jg-tc.com SPRINGFIELD Youngsters can learn to fish and enjoy their time outdoors this summer by...