Article: Indigenous Fishing Rights

The rights of indigenous peoples living in coastal States to engage in their traditional fishing practices is an ongoing issue around the world. The central question lies in whether or not indigenous people are entitled to a preferred position, excluding or limiting...

FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS

FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS  Proposal of Fishing Ban in the High Seas Scientists have proposed a novel idea to prevent the collapse of fish stocks due to overfishing: ban fishing in international waters and turn the open ocean into a worldwide reserve. The proposal...

News Update: Fishing Legislation Changes from February 2015

Fishing Legislation Changes from February 2015 The below changes to Queensland’s freshwater fishing rules commenced on 1 February 2015. New closed areas adjacent to waterway barriers Closures are in place adjacent to most dams, barrages and weirs throughout...