Fishing

The traditional auctions for the first salmon of the season on the Sella and Narcea rivers have been suspended due to a lack of catches. Three weeks after the season opened, no specimens have been caught in Asturias rivers.

April 22, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Chile's Council for the Defense of the State (CDE) rejected an indemnity lawsuit by fishing firm Blumar against the state over the Fishing Fractionation Law. The agency dismissed claims of regulatory expropriation of Transferable Fishing Licenses (LTP) and challenged the company's $194 billion damages calculation. This marks the CDE's first court response to similar suits from other fishing companies.

Sen. Kiko Pangilinan expressed concern over the steady decline in catches for small-scale fisherfolk following a Supreme Court ruling that permits commercial fishing companies to operate in municipal waters. Philippine Statistics Authority data shows municipal fisheries output dropped from 879,961.58 metric tons in 2023 to 749,366.40 metric tons in 2025, while commercial catches rose.

February 16, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Japan is increasing fishery-related aid to Indonesia's remote Natuna Islands in the southern South China Sea, aiming to counter China's influence. Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo plans to fund the development of a fish market in Ranai, the main city on Bunguran Island. The area sees overlap between Indonesia's exclusive economic zone and China's contested "nine-dash line" claim.

Former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has taken on a new role as the controlling operator of the South Florida Sails, a team in the professional Sport Fishing Championship league. As he continues rigorous rehabilitation workouts, Simmons expressed optimism about rejoining the NBA around the All-Star break or next season. The three-time All-Star emphasized his commitment to returning at full strength without wasting a roster spot.

December 13, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

EU fishing ministers have agreed that Mediterranean boats can fish 143 days in 2026, the same as this year, in exchange for maintaining sustainability measures. Spanish Minister Luis Planas highlighted the difficulty of the negotiation, which started from an initial proposal of just 9.7 days. The agreement also sets quotas for the Atlantic with mixed results.