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SFB Engagement With ESSCOM Command Team
Terrence Lim of Stop Fish Bombing Malaysia met with ESSCOM Commander Datuk Victor Sanjos, senior command staff at their headquarters in Lahad Datu.
Navy Nabs Suspect With 820KG Of Fish Caught With Explosives
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended a suspect and seized approx. 820kg consignment of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Muthur yesterday (Sep. 09).
Bomb Fishing Tracked Sonically Across Indonesian Coral Reefs
Open-source technology could lead to low-cost surveillance systems in the battle against this devastating fishing practice
16 Boxes Of Blasted Fish Seized
A total of 16 boxes of assorted fish, believed to have been illegally caught through dynamite fishing …
2 Fishermen Killed, 1 Hurt In Suspected Blast Fishing Accident Off Pangasinan
Two fishermen were killed and another was wounded after an improvised explosive device they were allegedly using for illegal fishing prematurely exploded in the waters off Dasol, Pangasinan on Saturday afternoon, August. 1.
Sabah Welcomes Tougher Fisheries Law, Urges Stronger Enforcement
Sabah has welcomed sweeping changes to fisheries laws, with stakeholders urging stricter enforcement to protect marine life and curb illegal fishing.
Fish Bomb Suspects Held In Semporna
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two foreigners with six fish bombs following an operation off Pulau Karindingan, here, Saturday.
Brunei Spotlights Threat Of Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated Fishing
As part of Ocean Week Brunei 2026 and the wider Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition (MYCE) initiatives, a screening of the documentary The Invisible Catch (2026) was held at One Cineplex, One City Shopping Centre Monday (June 8).
Sabah To Step Up Enforcement After Fish Bombing Incident That Damaged Coral Reefs
Firm action will be taken against the culprits responsible for a fish bombing incident at a coral reef restoration site in Pulau Selakan under the Tun Sakaran Marine Park (TSMP) in Semporna, Sabah.
Planted Reefs Off Semporna Destroyed In Suspected Fish Bombing
Conservationists reported that fish bombing destroyed at least 10 planted star reefs and corals at a restoration site on Pulau Selakan off Semporna.
5 Fishermen Held In Quezon For Alleged Dynamite Fishing
Authorities in San Andres, Quezon arrested five fishermen on Thursday, May 21, after they were allegedly found in possession of assorted fish believed to have been caught through illegal dynamite fishing.
MMEA Nabs Duo For Suspected Fish Bombing In Kunak
A pump boat suspected of involvement in fish-bombing activities in Kunak waters was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel early yesterday.