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"Don’t go chasing wahoo, let them come to you"

It is winter; no doubt about that. Just look at he gear that people are wearing and despite living in a sub-tropical paradise, most inhabitants resemble Eskimos. The only really good thing is that the weather is variable and can go from seeming frigi...
Jan 21, 2012
Politics

"Aquaculture specialist to speak during workshop"

A US aquaculture expert will lead a free workshop this week on starting up and earning money from fish-farming. With three quarters of our seafood imported to the Island, aquaculture stands to boost Bermuda’s food security, said Environment Minister ...
Nov 28, 2011
Other

"Surveys look at fishermen’s habits"

Recreational fishermen are being asked about their fishing habits as part of a Government effort to better manage local fish stock. The Department of Environmental Protection is mailing out surveys to all registered boat owners on the Island to learn...
Oct 20, 2011
Other

"Charity aims to slow spread of ocean menace"

Lionfish usually only grow up to 15ins in length and weigh less than the average bag of sugar, yet they might spell one of the worst ecological disasters the Atlantic Ocean has ever known. Graham Maddocks owner of Triangle Diving, an outfit that trai...
Oct 06, 2011
Other

"The plundering of our oceans"

The End of the Line is the world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing on our oceans. The film shows, firsthand, the effects of our global love affair with fish as food. It examines the imminent extinction of bluefin t...
Sep 01, 2011
Other

"Island’s fishing habits to be surveyed by Govt"

The Department of Environmental Protection is to survey the recreational fishing activities of the public over the next few weeks. The aim is to collect information on how often people fish, what kinds of fish they catch and the amount of fish they c...
Aug 11, 2011
Other

"Lionfish is a tasty option"

While it’s rare that we are told to eat as much fish as possible, in terms of invasive species it may be the best way to get a handle on the population explosion. This is particularly the case of the lionfish population in Bermuda, which is one of th...
Aug 04, 2011
Letters to the Editor

"Step up, Fisheries"

July 14, 2011 Dear Sir, I have just read the article in the July 14 newspaper about fines doubling for illegal fishing. As with every other illegal act in society, nobody wants to be the snitch. The fishing community knows who is doing illegal activ...
Jul 21, 2011
Politics

"Senators agree that Island’s fish stocks need protecting"

Don’t just sit at home and moan to your friends if you know people illegally fishing, do your “civic duty” and report them. This was the shared view of most Senators as they debated a new law to double the fines for illegal fishing offences. Members...
Jul 14, 2011
Environment

"Govt to study recreational fishing this summer"

Government plans to carry out a study on recreational fishing this summer to determine its impact on the local fish population. According to a 2008 study, as many as 16,000 people in Bermuda fish recreationally almost two-thirds of the number of com...
Mar 18, 2011
Home & Away

"Tuna stock under great threat "

Many of us think nothing of eating a fish sandwich at lunchtime, but if fish stocks continue to decline at the current alarming rate, tuna on rye may soon become a luxury menu item. Environmentalists believe that 80 percent of the world’s stocks are ...
Jan 07, 2011
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