In the past, poorly operated drift nets were the prime culprits, but a 1992 ban on their use in many areas has reduced their contribution to ghost fishing. Today, bottom set gill nets are more ...
"Many local fishermen are engaged in illegal practices including use of banned gill nets (locally called current nets), which is wreaking havoc on the fish populations," said Saddam Hosain ...
Shubman Gill is set to lead India A in the Duleep Trophy starting September 5. He posted a practice video on Instagram, highlighting his preparations. With a challenging Test season ahead ...
The scheme in Poole collects nylon gill nets - a wall of netting that hangs in the sea to catch fish that swim into it. It has been set up by the Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project together ...
Some may still see poachers as romantic figures, but their activities can seriously threaten protected species of birds and other wildlife, Scotland’s nature watchdog is warning Scottish Natural ...
Mick Preston, who found them on Leasowe Beach in Wirral, said he wanted gill net fishing to be banned due to dangers posed to sharks and other marine life. North Western Inshore Fisheries and ...