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Tourists witness Japanese traditional fishing season` opening

Tourists gathered at the Nagara River in central Japan on Saturday to witness the season's opening of traditional fishing using trained waterfowl.

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New risks and opportunities for fishing industry with climate change

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers are preparing a set of practical recommendations for policymakers and the industry on mitigating climate change effects. They’re also preparing a software tool that helps to manage fish stocks more efficiently.

Seychelles

Watch: Traditional fishing at odds with Seychelles 'blue economy'

Last year, Seychelles designated a third of its waters as protected areas where fishing is banned.

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How fish farming is reducing its impact on the environment

Aquaculture has the potential to sustainably feed millions but first, its impact on the environment needs to be addressed.

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USA

Over 40 ice fishermen rescued after ice floe breaks off in Lake Erie

"It happened really fast," one fisherman told the Toledo Blade. "Thank God the Coast Guard was here for us."

United Kingdom

Brexit uncertainty hits UK fishing industry

British fishing industry has by in large supported Brexit, but they are now raising concerns about the future.

France

France triggers 'hard Brexit' plan as no-deal exit is more likely

€50 million is to be invested in ports and airports for customs infrastructure.

World

Prospect of no-deal Brexit sparks concern among French fishermen

French fishermen are increasingly concerned about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, which would put their livelihoods on the line.

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European Parliament plan ‘leaves Mediterranean fishing on the line’

“With the plan as it stands now, there will be less Mediterranean fish on the tables in France, Italy and Spain", said Oceana Europe Executive Director Lasse Gustavsson.

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South Korea's ice fishing festival lures locals and foreign tourists

South Korea's annual ice fishing festival drew massive crowds on Saturday who braved below freezing temperatures to catch trout in a frozen lake.

Japan

Endangered blue fin tuna gets record price at Tokyo fish market

A Japanese tuna tycoon paid a record price for an enormous 278 kilogramme blue fin tuna at the first auction of the new year.

Japan

Tuna sells for record €2.7 million in Japan's New Year fish market

The 278-kg bluefin tuna was sold to the owner of a Japanese sushi restaurant, but experts say demand for the fish has made it an endangered species.

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17th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Culture Tourism Festival to open on Friday

17th Chagan Lake Ice Fishing Culture Tourism Festival to open on Friday

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Euroviews. Fish have no voice or a vote. But they need the EU to act now | View

Environmental crisis requires bold decisions. However, fisheries ministers keep setting catch limits too high even though overfishing goes against the law and costs us jobs, food, and money.

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October’s positive news

The 19 good news of the month

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Scientists urge EU to end Mediterranean ‘overfishing crisis'

Experts said EU leaders need to act to prevent the collapse of the region's fish stocks.

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Fish eaters beware! European report warns of mercury threat

Diet is the primary way in which people in Europe are exposed to mercury

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Europe briefing: eight stories you need to know about today

In a hurry? Here’s our lunchtime briefing of the key stories from around Europe.

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Cross-Channel scallop spat no business of Brussels

"We invite the national authorities to resolve any dispute in an amicable way"

France

Scallop wars: French and British fishermen pledge talks to solve spat

French and British fishermen have said they will attend talks to quell a dispute over access to the scallop-rich seabed off the coast of Normandy in northern France.