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ILLEGAL FISHING PATROLS
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander saysA U.S. Coast Guard cutter operating in the Tasman Sea maintained awareness of nearby Chinese naval activities without engaging them. Chines...
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 34 Indian fishermenThe Sri Lankan Navy arrested 34 Indian fishermen and seized three trawlers for illegal fishing in two separate incidents in January. These ...
Bangladesh unrest: Indian Coast Guard deploys aircraft, hovercraft for maritime border surveillanceBangladesh is experiencing a volatile political situation, with Sheikh Hasina resigning from the post of Prime Minister on August 5 amid mo...
Indian, Thai navies carry out coordinated patrol in Andaman SeaThe Indian Navy and the Thai Navy have conducted a coordinated patrol in the Andaman Sea. The patrol which lasted for eight days aimed at k...
14 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy"Sri Lanka Navy has stepped up its patrols and operations in Sri Lanka's waters to curb illegal fishing practices of fishing trawlers", the...
China fishing fleet defied US in standoff on high seasThousands of miles away, a heavily-armed US Coast Guard cutter sailed up to a fleet of a few hundred Chinese squid-fishing boats not far fr...
Pakistan arrests 31 Indian fishermenPakistan and India regularly arrest fishermen from either side for violating the maritime boundary which is poorly marked at some points.
Indian Coast Guard engage aircraft in 'Operation Oliva'In joint coordination with the state forest department, the turtle conservation programme is in full swing to keep watch and vigil on illeg...
US to provide military assistance if China attacks in South China Sea: PhilippinesPhilippines Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said Manila would invoke its defence agreement with the US if China attacks its naval vesse...
Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliva' to intercept unlawful trawling along Odisha coastThe Coast Guard had pressed into service an improvised ship, besides a dronier aircraft to keep a tab on illegal fishing in the Gahirmatha ...
19 Indian fishermen remanded in custody in Sri LankaThe Point Pedro's Acting Magistrate issued their remand orders after they were presented before him earlier this morning.
Three fishermen held for trespassing into Bhitarkanika National ParkA patrol of officials intercepted three mechanised fishing vessels and arrested the persons engaged in illegal fishing activity within the ...
- Olive Ridleys arrive for mating at Rushikulya
Pairs of mating Olive Ridley turtles have begun emerging on near the mouth of river Rushikulya, one of the major rookeries in the state, ma...
Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliver' to save rare turtlesAs part of its annual mission to ensure the safe mid-sea sojourn of breeding Olive Ridley sea turtles in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary area o...
Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliver' to save rare turtlesThe CG patrol in turtle congregation sites would remain in force till the marine turtles finish laying eggs on nesting beaches
- Illegal fishing trawlers a threat to Olive Ridley turtles
Illegal fishing using mechanized trawlers in Orissa coast is posing a serious threat to the endangered Olive Ridley turtles visiting the st...
- Iran seizes foreign boats with 17 Indians
Iran has seized four fishing boats from Saudi Arabia with 17 Indian crew on board in Persian Gulf waters near its first nuclear power plant.
- Reduce turtle mortalities, Greenpeace asks Orissa
With turtle mortalities due to illegal fishing spiralling along the coast from Paradip to Chilka, the Greenpeace has asked Orissa govt to u...
- Orissa should curb turtle deaths: Greenpeace
With death of Olive Ridley sea turtles due to illegal fishing spiralling, Greenpeace presented the state govt with a clear upper limit targ...