Countries facing large quota cuts for overfishing
fishupdate.com | 06 Aug 2012
AT least three major European countries are set to receive substantially reduced fishing quotas for the rest of' this year because they have allegedly flouted the fishing rules.
 Fisheries | Marine Management

Papua New Guinea's seabed to be mined for gold and copper
Guardian Unlimited | 06 Aug 2012
A "new frontier" in mining is set to be opened up by the underwater extraction of resources from the seabed off the coast of Papua New Guinea, despite vehement objections from environmentalists and local activists. Canadian firm Nautilus Minerals has been granted a 20-year licence by the PNG government to commence the Solwara 1 project, the world's first commercial deep sea mining operation.
 Pacific Ocean | Deep Sea | Non-Living Resources | Seabed

Seafood information lacking in US
World Fishing | 06 Aug 2012
Oceana has released findings that show that seafood traceability lags in comparison to practices in the beef and produce industries.
 Fish | Fisheries

New Zealand squid fishery decision reflects new research
World Fishing | 06 Aug 2012
New Zealand's Primary Industries Minister David Carter says updated scientific research has played a key part in his decision on management measures for the Auckland Islands squid trawl fishery.
 Pacific Ocean | Fisheries | Marine Mammals