Western Australian fishing ban

[Creaky]

Demersal fish only, 2 years, no one can catch demersal fish from a boat


Francis says it “never fails to amaze me that Western Australia, with a coastline of 12,900 km and a population of 3 million has so many problems with fishing stocks that they require restrictions and prohibitions.” 
Meanwhile Vietnam, with a coastline of 3200km and a population of 100 million has a thriving fishing industry, even exporting to Australia at a lower price than the local product, he says.
https://cairnsnews.org/2026/01/01/reader...-wa-labor/

So what’s the big picture, getting ready to starve the population of accessing free supplies 
Buying back fishing licences, cutting access to food supplies, seems very draconian, wonder if this is the thin edge and it becomes global. Most Western Australian farmland was bought out by China and the US runs our energy resources

[quintessentone]

It appears there is a lot of illegal fishing going on in the Vietnam and other smaller nation regions - they don't seem to care about fish stock numbers, so it only appears to be thriving. Whereas it appears Australia like the EU are trying to protect marine resources. Good job Australia.

"European Union to ban illegal fish

The European Union has taken significant steps to combat illegal fishing by banning imports from certain countries and imposing trade penalties. Here are some key points regarding the EU's actions against illegal fishing:

• The EU Fisheries Committee has approved tougher rules on third countries allowing illegal or excessive fishing, which could lead to trade penalties, including fish import bans. 
  
  
• The EU regulation to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU Regulation) has been in force since January 1, 2010, and aims to ensure compliance with international agreements and promote transparency within regional fisheries management organizations. 
  
  
• The EU has lifted warnings on Fiji, Panama, Togo, and Vanuatu, and proposed a ban on imports from Sri Lanka for not tackling illegal fishing properly. 
  
  
• The EU is considering a ban on the import of fresh fish from Russia as part of sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine. 
  
  
• The EU has also banned fish imports from Belize, Guinea, and Cambodia due to their failure to take action over piracy and illegal fishing. 
  
  These measures reflect the EU's commitment to protecting marine resources and ensuring that seafood imported into the EU comes from sustainable sources. (AI. Sources: iuuwatch.eu, worldmagazine etc.)
  

[WallFlowerActive]

It appears there is a lot of illegal fishing going

In other thread I pointed out that China plays a big role in unsustainable fishing practices, and then you didn’t what to post about it any longer.  Especially with one of the largest fishing fleets mostly using diesel fuel.

[WallFlowerActive]

It appears there is a lot of illegal fishing going on in the Vietnam

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Vietnamese fleet of 40,000 vs China’s fleet of 700,000?

[quintessentone]

By who

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I know now why I stopped replying to you on the other thread, because you go off the rails trying to demonize 'only' China because you are programmed to do so. The boogeyman is up to no good.

[WallFlowerActive]

I know now why I stopped replying to you on the other thread, because you go off the rails trying to demonize 'only' China because you are programmed to do so. The boogeyman is up to no good.

Again.  Vietnamese fleet of 40,000 vs China’s fleet of 700,000.  With China acting like the South China Sea is theirs while violating other courtiers seas.

You can’t argue basic facts.  So try to play the victim.

[WallFlowerActive]

I know now why I stopped replying to you on the other thread, because you go off the rails trying to demonize 'only' China because you are programmed to do so. The boogeyman is up to no good.

I just pointed out that China has a bigger impact on fishing with a fleet of 700,000 boats and ships where China harasses the Vietnamese fleet and hinders their fishing activities.  And it’s not to protect fishing stock.

[quintessentone]

Again.  Vietnamese fleet of 40,000 vs China’s fleet of 700,000.  With China acting like the South China Sea is theirs while violating other courtiers seas.

You can’t argue basic facts.  So try to play the victim.

I think you are a victim of your programming and bias.

Read the real facts:

Vietnam’s Illegal Fishing Activities in Continued to Pose a Threat to Regional Maritime Security in 2023–2024 | 南海战略态势感知计划

[WallFlowerActive]

I think you are a victim of your programming and bias.

How about something more on topic.

Blurred lines: Can China’s international fishing fleet break Australian fish stocks and national spirit?


For this example, we use the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) global fishing fleet. China’s global fishing footprint could number as many as 57,000 industrial fishing vessels and account for more than 44 per cent of the world’s visible fishing activity between 2022 and 2024, according to non-profit ocean conservation organisation Oceana.To legally station such a civilian armada off Australia’s northern approaches or even along its coastal areas could have profound consequences for the economy and even Australia’s national spirit, which is tied to the fishing ecosystem, beaches and national icons, such as the Great Barrier Reef.

https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/geopol...nal-spirit

What do you not get about “57,000 industrial fishing vessels and account for more than 44 per cent of the world’s visible fishing activity between 2022 and 2024”

China.  One country accounts for more than 40 percent of the world’s fishing activities. And China doesn’t care about protecting fishing stocks

[quintessentone]

Demersal fish only, 2 years, no one can catch demersal fish from a boat


Francis says it “never fails to amaze me that Western Australia, with a coastline of 12,900 km and a population of 3 million has so many problems with fishing stocks that they require restrictions and prohibitions.” 
Meanwhile Vietnam, with a coastline of 3200km and a population of 100 million has a thriving fishing industry, even exporting to Australia at a lower price than the local product, he says.
https://cairnsnews.org/2026/01/01/reader...-wa-labor/

So what’s the big picture, getting ready to starve the population of accessing free supplies 
Buying back fishing licences, cutting access to food supplies, seems very draconian, wonder if this is the thin edge and it becomes global. Most Western Australian farmland was bought out by China and the US runs our energy resources

It's always the same story: unethical overfishing.

"Fishing activities have significantly impacted demersal fish stocks, crucial raw materials in the surimi industry [26]. Overfishing and unsustainable practices have led to the depletion of these stocks, threatening the balance of marine ecosystems and the long-term viability of the fishing industry [15]. The pressure on these fish populations has reduced reproductive potential and altered species composition, necessitating urgent measures to manage and conserve these vital resources effectively [17]."

Toward a Sustainable Surimi Industry: Comprehensive Review and Future Research Directions of Demersal Fish Stock Assessment Techniques | MDPI