Tag: fishing ban

Queensland Government Slashes Fishing Quotas, Fish Prices Set to Rise

On July 1, Fisheries Queensland cut the amount of Spanish Mackerel allowed to be caught. For professional anglers, the amount dipped by approximately two-thirds from 578 tonnes to 165 tonnes. Recreational fishers’ possession limits have also changed from three to one fish per person or from six to two fish per boat with two or…


Vietnam Protests China’s Unilateral Fishing Ban in South China Sea

Vietnam has accused China of violating its sovereignty as Beijing imposed a unilateral annual fishing ban on the South China Sea. It has again brought to international attention the long disputed waters by eight governments. Since 1999, the Chinese communist regime has implemented seasonal fishing bans in the South China Sea every year, which have…