Croatia is eager to apply the European Union’s common fisheries policy but expects support from Brussels to preserve its sea resources, a senior official said on Monday.
Yearly Archives: 2006
Dozens of bottle-nosed dolphins have died after beaching themselves on a remote Mozambique coastline, mystifying environmentalists who say mass beachings are very rare in the area.
Traders in a Kent seaside town say a dolphin who has been “performing” for visitors all summer has boosted trade and extended their holiday season. Planet Ark
Iceland’s fisheries minister said on Wednesday the government had expected criticism for its decision to resume commercial whaling after a 21-year ban but he dismissed suggestions the hunt would hurt tourism.
Up to four times more sharks than previously thought are being slaughtered to fill the increasing demand for shark fin soup, scientists said on Wednesday.
European Union ministers agreed on Tuesday to cut cod quotas in the eastern Baltic Sea next year, ignoring scientists’ call for a fishing ban. Planet Ark<
Despite the frequently stormy weather that’s been a consistent feature along the Irish South coast this autumn; large whales are being observed, but only by the few.
The European Union condemned on Friday Iceland’s plan to resume commercial whale hunts, urging the country to reconsider the decision. Planet Ark
Pirates seeking Chilean sea bass and fishing vessels that vacuum up tiny shrimp-like creatures that are a staple for whales, seals and penguins are menacing Antarctic waters, environmentalists said Thursday.
Report 6: 10:45 20/10/06 News just in At 10:30 Am 20/10/06 we have just received a report from the Mayo Fire Service that 8-9 dolphins, likely to be among the original group of striped dolphins that stranded on Mon. 16th are currently live-stranding just south of the car park at Elly Bay on the Mullet Peninsula.