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Whale shark capture and trade banned
Peru The Ministry of Production announced a ban on whale shark (Rhincodon typus) capture in marine waters of Peruvian jurisdiction as well as its landing, transportation, retention, processing and marketing.

Thailand to make bigger effort against IUU fishing, according to the EU
Thailand The Thai government's efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing seem to be insufficient for the European Commission to withdraw the 'yellow card' issued to that country.

Industry praises financial aid for paua fishermen
New Zealand Seafood New Zealand has welcomed the financial assistance package announced by the Government for the Kaikoura commercial paua divers, who have been under considerable financial stress since last year�s earthquake.

Important research progress made in disease-resistant seaweed
United Kingdom A team of scientists conducting research into the genetic make-up of a resilient red alga is a step closer to breeding disease-resistant seaweed.