At first glance, a quota system for fishing seems to make sense, writes Crikey naturalist Lionel Elmore.
Overfishing
Fishing for a new diet
Japan’s love of sashimi may be healthy, but it’s making the environment sick. Overfishing of seafood like Atlantic tuna has become such a serious global issue that some estimates say there will be no commercial seafood left in just 38 years.
Filet-O-Fish facing extinction?
McDonald’s goes through almost 7000 tonnes of New Zealand Hoki fish a year to make its Filet-O-Fish burger. But the species’ numbers are dwindling, declining nearly nearly two-thirds over the last decade.
Are we doing enough to save the bluefin tuna?
Fishing nations have agreed to cut the fishing of Bluefin tuna in the Atlantic by nearly 40% in 2010 — but is it enough to save the species from extinction? Not even close, according to some conservationists.
Future of fish farming: giant robotic cages?
We know salmon is good for us, but it’s in danger of being overfished. Giant robotic fish farms that roam the sea, away from overcrowded coastal areas, are being developed. Are they the future of fish farming?
No baby anchovies, no penguin parade for Victoria
The lack of baby anchovies in Port Phillip Bay could threaten the second largest tourist attraction for international visitors in Australia — Victoria’s multi million dollar Phillip Island Penguin Parade, reports Lionel Elmore.
Fishermen receive death threats as supply dries up
Commercial fishermen in Lakes Entrance Victoria have had their boats vandalised and have now been subjected to death threats, reports Lionel Elmore.
Saving the sharks drives up the price of flake and chips
Australian shark catches have been more than halved over the last 20 years with imported shark filling the gap, writes Lionel Elmore.
So you want to eat fresh-caught Australian fish?
Getting fresh caught fish in Australia is not as hard as it seems. You just have to get past the bureaucrats, writes Lionel Elmore.
