Scientists warn against salmon fishing to save rare fish
Recent scientific reports urged the federal government to restrict or completely stop salmon farming in a remote port in order to save the endangered fish species.
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Exmouth shipping accident: Drifting fishing gear and life jackets found, triggering search and rescue operation
A sea search is underway off the coast of Exmouth after several items, including life jackets and a fuel tank, were found floating in the water. At around 10:15 this morning, police received a report from a fishing vessel that fishing equipment and life jackets had been found approximately 18 nautical miles from Exmouth Marina.
Rise in illegal fishing leads to ABF seizure of four more boats in Western Australian waters
The Australian Border Force has confirmed that it intercepted four boats off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia on Tuesday as part of a campaign against illegal fishing by foreign fishermen in Australian waters.
Border protection authorities have intercepted four illegal fishing boats off the north coast of Western Australia
Several foreign fishing boats were intercepted by the Australian Border Force after locals discovered one of the boats stuck in mangroves.