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South Atlantic Council Embraces Ropeless Fish Trap Gear Advancements
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is embarking on a transformative journey in the world of fishing technology, considering...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Hawaii's Humpback Whales Make a Return
In 1991, Hawaii was home to a population of just 5,000 humpback whales. Today, this captivating species is experiencing a truly...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Without a Rope: Atlantic Canada Trials Innovative Whale-Safe Gear
Atlantic Canada is taking significant strides in testing innovative whale-safe gear, moving closer to a solution for the longstanding...

Maris Balsom
Oct 30, 2023


Iceland Resumes Commercial Whaling with Stricter Regulations and Oversight
Iceland is poised to resume commercial whaling after a temporary ban, implementing stricter regulations and enhanced supervision. The...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


China's Ban On Japanese Seafood Imports Can Benefit Local And Global Suppliers
China's ban on Japanese seafood may create opportunities for both domestic and international seafood suppliers. The ban came in response...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Scallop Harvesting Ban in Barents Sea Overturned with Ava Ocean's Innovative Solution in Norway
Norway has enforced a ban on scallop harvesting in the Barents Sea since 1993. However, a Norwegian fishing company, Ava Ocean, has...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


New Study Predicts Impact of Marine Heatwaves on Ocean Predators
Scientists have made significant strides in predicting marine heatwaves' location and onset, but now they're turning their attention to...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Humpback Whale Entangled in Rope Spotted in Irish Waters
In a recent and concerning discovery, a humpback whale entangled in a rope has been observed in Donegal Bay, Ireland. The Irish Whale And...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Countries Agree On Historic Oceans Treaty To Protect The High Seas
In a monumental achievement, almost 200 nations have forged an unprecedented "high seas treaty" designed to ensure the well-being of...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


EU Set To Tighten Rules On IUU Fishing
The European Union is gearing up to introduce stricter regulations against illegal fishing, following the successful approval of a...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Heat Wave in Pacific Ocean Raises Concerns for Marine Life
A big hot spot of water, known as a "marine heat wave," has reached the waters of British Columbia in Canada. People are worried about...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Fishermen Receive Compensation for Retrieving Discarded Traps, Safeguarding Wildlife from Abandoned
An innovative initiative is underway to combat the environmental hazards posed by abandoned fishing gear. Shrimpers and crabbers from...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Positive Shift: Gray Whale Calf Count Points to Population Recovery
Encouraging news emerges as the gray whale calf count doubles during this year's spring migration, marking a significant improvement from...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Oregon Extends Crab Fishing Rules to Protect Whales from Trap Rope Dangers
Oregon is taking significant conservation action by extending crab fishing regulations to safeguard humpback whales from getting ensnared...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


The Tale of 1,000 lbs of Crab Caught in Closed Zone 19 (Due to North Atlantic Right Whale Sighting)
Behind every picture there is a story...this one has quite the journey. This is a complicated picture once you get past the first glance...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Ashored ATLAS Destined for Google App Store August 2023
Ashored is excited to announce that ATLAS will be available in the Google Apps store. Our most recent software release, Version 2023, is...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


North Atlantic Right Whale Closures
Please find the areas currently impacted by closures due to the presence of the North Atlantic Right Whales North Atlantic Right Whale...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Changes to Regulations Allowing for Rope-On-Command Sustainable Fishing Gear
Innovation in the commercial fishing space to ensure sustainable fishing practices has lead to the technological development of ropeless...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


Cooperation Leads to Joint Effort to Free North Atlantic Right Whale Mother from Fishing Gear
A remarkable joint effort took place off the coast of Witless Bay, resulting in the successful liberation of mother humpback whales that...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023


The Boys and Girls Club of Halifax joined with Project SculptShore to clean up the Bedford Basin
July 14th turned out to be a great day to clean our blue spaces and dive for debris at Africville in the Bedford Basin! The hard work by...

Rachel Harrison
Oct 30, 2023
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