[OANNES Foro] ICSF DC Weekly News Alert from 29 October to 02 November 2012

Dom Nov 4 23:05:40 PST 2012

*International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) Trust*

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*Weekly News Alert*

*29 October – 02 November 2012*

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Dear Subscriber,

Please find below web links of  ICSF DC Weekly News Alert from 29 October
to 02 November 2012.

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*West Bengal: The case of the disappearing Hilsa *
http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_the-case-of-the-disappearing-hilsa_1756927

In West Bengal, the aggregate Hilsa yield between 2001 and 2011 declined
from 80,000 tonnes to 20,000 tonnes. In Allahabad, the yield is close to a
startling zero in 2006. These statistics alone prove that the Hilsa, a
quintessential delicacy for Bengalis in both India and Bangladesh, is
caught in a struggle for existence...
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Odisha: Fisherfolks to be roped in for Ridley conservation*
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-31/bhubaneswar/34836204_1_olive-ridleys-gahiramatha-river-devi

Berhampur: Alarmed over increasing deaths of Olive Ridley turtles, forest
authorities are trying to spread awareness among fishermen to ensure safety
of the endangered marine species ahead of their nesting along Ganjam coast.
Awareness among marine fishermen is necessary as most of the deaths are
caused by plying of fishing trawlers, experts said...

*Andhra Pradesh: GHMC axe to fall on ancient fish market*
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GHMC-axe-to-fall-on-ancient-fish-market/articleshow/16997512.cms

Hyderabad: The Begum Bazaar fish market, one of the lesser known buildings
constructed by the erstwhile City Improvement Board (CIB) in the 1930s, has
housed generations of vendors. Its historic value and heritage are clearly
lost on the GHMC which has drawn up proposals to demolish it for
constructing a contrasting modern facility...
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Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Nilam takes a toll on TN *
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cyclone-nilam-takestolltn/491335/

The coastal districts of Tamil Nadu were hit by Cyclone Nilam this evening.
With wind speeds of up to 100 km/hour, it severely affected many areas in
Tamil Nadu, as well as Andhra Pradesh. According to PTI reports, the
cyclone left two people dead. Most industrial houses, schools and offices
in the coastal districts were closed on Wednesday...

*Kerala: Locals oppose Valiya Veli seawall plan*
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/thiruvananthapuram/34749366_1_long-seawall-tidal-waves-dry-fish

Thiruvananthapuram: Fishermen at Valiya Veli, a coastal village here, are
in a dilemma as the government has decided to build a seawall along the
coastal lines of the village. The 'Theeradesha Samrakshana Samithi' led by
Poundkadavu ward councillor Jolly David has alleged that a section of
employees of the irrigation department, a group of contractors and sand
mafia were behind the move...
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Gujarat: Pakistani agency abducts Indian fishermen, seizes 14 trawlers*
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/288953/pakistani-agency-abducts-indian-fishermen.html

In the second such incident within a fortnight, Pakistan Marine Security
Agency (PMSA) apprehended 20 Indian fishermen and seized 14 fishing boats,
a fishermen's body claimed today. The PMSA yesterday confronted 15 Indian
fishing trawlers with 80 fishermen in international waters from Zakhau
coast...

*India: UN report on right to food welcomed *
http://www.icsf.net/en/samudra-news-alert/articledetail/49296-UN-report-on-ri.html?language=EN

The United Nations report by Olivier De Schutter, the UN Special Rapporteur
on the right to food (A/67/268, "Fisheries and the Right to Food"),
focusing on the contribution of small-scale fisheries to progressive
realization of the right to food, has been welcomed by the International
Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)...

*Myanmar: Fisheries body approves common use fishing grounds plan*
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/2729-fisheries-body-approves-common-use-fishing-grounds-plan.html

Myanmar Fisheries Federation recently backed a plan to ensure sufficient
fishing grounds are left open to villagers in Rakhine State and Tanintharyi
and Ayeyarwady regions. The plan to ensure access to fishing grounds was
formed during a three-day workshop from October 12-14 that was organised by
MFF, Network Activities Group and the International Collective in Support
of Fishworkers. However, the results of the workshop were not made
available until the following week...
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Pakistan: WFFP, PFF for incorporating UN expert s advice in fisheries
policy: Demand stopping over exploitation of fish stocks*
http://pakistan.onepakistan.com.pk/news/city/karachi/144834-wffp-pff-for-incorporating-un-expert-s-advice-in-fisheries-policy-demand-stopping-over-exploitation-of-fish-stocks.html

Karachi: The World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP) and Pakistan Fisherfolk
Forum (PFF) while welcoming the report designed by Olivier De Schutter, the
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food, who warned of the
threat of  ocean-grabbing  to food security, and urged world governments
and international bodies to halt the depletion of fish stocks, and take
urgent steps to protect, sustain, and share the benefits of fisheries and
marine environments...

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