News Article: October/November 2005Local NewsWest Coast Fisheries – Recreational Fishers Shut Out!-10-2005In July the Ministry of Fisheries (MF) conducted meetings for interested parties to put forward their proposals regarding the snapper fishery on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, Snapper 8 Area Quota system (SNA8). More New way of looking at New Zealand oceans a world-first-10-2005A revolutionary new mapping system is being used to provide a wealth of information about what goes on within our oceans. More Diver missing in Cook Strait-10-2005A diver is still missing and another seriously ill with the bends after they were dragged deep under the waters of Cook Strait. More Blue cod’s arrival catching Hauraki Gulf fishers by surprise.-10-2005The appearance of large numbers of blue cod in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf is catching many recreational fishers by surprise. More Thinking of camping out this summer?-10-2005‘Let It Breathe’ Camping Appliance Safety. More Curious sea lion takes a liking to research material-10-2005Marine specialist Helen Kettles defended her clipboard from an over curious sea lion who took a liking to her research material when she was navigating her way around a rock face in the waters of the Foveaux Strait recently. More Te Matuku Marine Reserve off Waiheke Island, Auckland came into force on 4 August 2005-10-2005Auckland came into force on 4 August 2005. More Hidden ‘fish for funeral’-10-2005Two men caught with a large quantity of snapper hidden under the floor of their 4.9-metre aluminium boat saw the boat, motor, trailer and depth sounder forfeited to the crown when they appeared in the Waitakere District Court. More Become a BRASS SPONSOR-10-2005Go down with the frigate Wellington. More Fishing boat report identified lack of safety gear-10-2005A report into a fishing boat fire north of New Zealand shows it did not have any fire alarms on board or a sprinkler system. More International NewsYoung Artist of the Sea-10-2005A clear blue ocean bearing life and hope, made up of diversified marine life forms – manta rays dancing, dolphins playing, turtle, whale, shark, fish and corals in harmony, were the subject of the winning entry by nine year-old AJS Lakshmishree from India. More Odyssey Marine Exploration Hurricane Katrina Update-10-2005Company Evacuates High-Value Artifacts and Treasure. More Shark pushes diver away from the arms of rescuers-10-2005Colleagues tried desperately to save an Australian marine biologist from a shark during frantic efforts to rescue two divers. More Crowned World Bog Snorkelling Champion Firefighter-10-2005Iain Hawkes was crowned with this dubious title of champion at one of Britain’s most bizarre sporting competitions. More Ban on catching whales and dolphins-10-2005Costa Rica has become the first country in the world to prohibit holding whales and dolphins captive, under any conditions. More Divers caught looting World War Two wrecks-10-2005One diver drowned, one was arrested and three others are missing after they were caught looting a shipwreck in Subic Bay. More Tony Fontes celebrates 25 years as a PADI member-10-2005PADI Course Director Tony Fontes completed 25 consecutive years as a PADI Member at the end of 2004. More Coral ‘little damaged by tsunami’-10-2005Almost 90% of coral reefs hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami escaped severe damage, according to research. Study of 175 sites along 435 miles of Thailand’s west coast found 60% of reef suffered little or no damage. More Greater whale diversity survey-10-2005Researchers surveying migrating humpback whales have found a number of different species of the great mammals rarely seen off Australia’s east coast. More Fish can stop dementia in its tracks-10-2005A team of California researchers has found that a diet rich in fatty oils from cold-water fish can halt the progression of dementia even in those who may be genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s disease. More Three in five Canadians say they supported seal hunt-10-2005As the federal government prepares to set new quotas this fall for the controversial East Coast seal hunt, the Fisheries Department has armed itself with a $5,000 poll that suggests the majority of Canadians support the hunt. More DIVE 2005 - 29/30 October in Birmingham-10-2005DIVE 2005 - 29/30 October in Birmingham This year’s diving spectacular at the NEC in Birmingham will house over 300 suppliers of the very latest diving equipment, dive and leisurewear, training organisation, holiday resorts, destinations plus much more. More |
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