Category: Ausmarine – Fishing and Aquaculture
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Researchers find harmful algae species is not new to South Australian waters
Going back through archived DNA from water samples, scientists have found that the algae species chiefly responsible for South Australia’s persistent harmful algal bloom has been present for at least a decade. The coastline of South Australia has been affected for nearly a year by an unprecedented harmful algal bloom that has led to the…
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China’s lobster imports reach five-year high in 2025
According to China Customs data, China’s lobster imports reached 69,774 tonnes in 2025, up from 60,834 tonnes in 2024, marking the highest level during the 2020–2025 period. In 2024, Canada was the largest supplier of lobster to China with 26,920 tonnes, accounting for about 44 per cent of total imports, followed by Vietnam with 10,865…
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New Zealand King Salmon to operate wellboat under long-term lease
New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) will operate a wellboat under a long-term lease with Norwegian live fish transport company Sølvtrans. This will make Sølvtrans’ 2008-built Ronja King the first wellboat in operation in New Zealand. NZKS expects that the 57-metre-long vessel will arrive in New Zealand waters in April. NZKS said that prior to the introduction of Ronja…
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Recreational abalone session cancelled to ensure safety
The Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has advised recreational abalone fishers that the fishing session for the Western Zone in waters between Busselton Jetty and the Greenough River Mouth on Saturday, February 21, 2026, has been cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. Modelling shows a significant risk to the safety…
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Illegal foreign fishing vessels seized in Australian waters under newly launched initiative
The Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted two foreign fishing vessels in northern Queensland and the Torres Strait over the weekend under a new anti-illegal fishing initiative. Launched last week, Operation Broadstaff is designed to deter, detect and disrupt illegal foreign fishing in Australian waters. On February 14 and 15, during intelligence-led patrols, ABF officers from…
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Australian authorities destroy illegal fishing boats in latest crackdown in Torres Strait
Australian authorities destroy illegal fishing boats in latest crackdown in Torres Strait Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Man gets six-month jail term for running illegal seafood business in Victoria
Man gets six-month jail term for running illegal seafood business in Victoria Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Fishers warn latest testing guidelines could put Australia’s prawn industry at risk
Fishers warn latest testing guidelines could put Australia’s prawn industry at risk Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Four Indonesian nationals convicted of illegal fishing offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian nationals convicted of illegal fishing offences in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand King Salmon cites lower volumes for February-September 2025 net loss
New Zealand King Salmon cites lower volumes for February-September 2025 net loss Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Camera technology to aid WA scientists in lobster stock assessments
Camera technology to aid WA scientists in lobster stock assessments Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Heavy fines imposed for illegal trap fishing in northwest WA
Heavy fines imposed for illegal trap fishing in northwest WA Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters
19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Australia, Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation
Australia, Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Four foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters
Four foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Australian Border Force partners with local recreational fishers to counter illegal foreign fishing
Australian Border Force partners with local recreational fishers to counter illegal foreign fishing Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters
10 foreign nationals detained for illegal fishing in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Two foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing off Australia’s northern coast
Two foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing off Australia’s northern coast Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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19 Indonesian nationals fined for illegal sea cucumber haul in Australian waters
19 Indonesian nationals fined for illegal sea cucumber haul in Australian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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15 foreign nationals arrested for illegal sea cucumber haul off Northern Territory, Australia
15 foreign nationals arrested for illegal sea cucumber haul off Northern Territory, Australia Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Greenpeace activists harass trawler in waters off New Zealand
Greenpeace activists harass trawler in waters off New Zealand Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Australian authorities detain seven Indonesian nationals for illegal fishing in Northern Territory
Australian authorities detain seven Indonesian nationals for illegal fishing in Northern Territory Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Nodosa executes the shortening of the former Amada Isabel, which will fish tuna in the Solomon Islands
Nodosa executes the shortening of the former Amada Isabel, which will fish tuna in the Solomon Islands Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Failure to ensure safe navigation caused fishing vessel grounding at New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, report reveals
Failure to ensure safe navigation caused fishing vessel grounding at New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, report reveals Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand Government unveils aquaculture development plan
New Zealand Government unveils aquaculture development plan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Seven Indonesians plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters
Seven Indonesians plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Illegal fishing vessels intercepted in Rowley Shoals off Western Australia
Illegal fishing vessels intercepted in Rowley Shoals off Western Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Yumbah Aquaculture makes merger proposal to Clean Seas Tuna
Yumbah Aquaculture makes merger proposal to Clean Seas Tuna Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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More than 150 false killer whales beached in remote Australian
More than 150 false killer whales beached in remote Australian Reuters Go to baird maritime
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12 vessels intercepted, tonnes of sea cucumber seized during first 30 days of Australian Border Force’s Operation LUNAR
12 vessels intercepted, tonnes of sea cucumber seized during first 30 days of Australian Border Force’s Operation LUNAR Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Karratha fisher charged with breach of demersal fillet limit
Karratha fisher charged with breach of demersal fillet limit Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Three illegal foreign fishing vessels intercepted off Northern Territory, Australia
Three illegal foreign fishing vessels intercepted off Northern Territory, Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Indonesian fishers plead guilty over illegal sea cucumber hauls in Australian waters
Indonesian fishers plead guilty over illegal sea cucumber hauls in Australian waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Illegal foreign fishing vessel destroyed off NT coast
Illegal foreign fishing vessel destroyed off NT coast Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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New operation to target illegal foreign fishing in the Northern Territory
New operation to target illegal foreign fishing in the Northern Territory Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Wannanup fisher fined over $10,000 for exceeding western rock lobster catch limits
Wannanup fisher fined over $10,000 for exceeding western rock lobster catch limits Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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CSIRO introduces new white fish variety to Australian aquaculture
CSIRO introduces new white fish variety to Australian aquaculture Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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NT golden snapper and key recreational species remain overfished, new report reveals
NT golden snapper and key recreational species remain overfished, new report reveals Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery Ausmarine Go to Source