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CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
N.S. lobster harvesters reflect on challenging season amid tariffs
With the end of the spring lobster season in Nova Scotia over the weekend, some harvesters say U.S. and Chinese tariffs had them struggling to keep their heads above water. Josh Hoffman has the story.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Chile is the world's second-largest exporter of farmed salmon, and the biggest supplier to the US. In the south of the country a dispute continues over the large number of salmon farms that are located in supposedly protected port city of Puerto Montt, more than 1,000km (600 miles) south of Chile's capital Santiago, is at the heart of the country's farmed Atlantic salmon a processing facility on the outskirts of town workers kitted out in white suits, hairnets, facemasks, and blue plastic gloves and boots prepare fresh and smoked salmon for export to the US and a spacious meeting room, Fracisco Lobos, the chief corporate officer for the plant's owner – salmon-exporter Multi X – explains how farming the fish has transformed the south of Chile."Salmon's been part of this region's industrial revolution," he says. "There used to be a lot of poverty in the region, and now many people earn more than in other parts of Chile."Because of the industry a lot of support services have sprung up, which benefit the families living here, and people have moved here from other parts of the country for work." Atlantic salmon are not native to Chile. Instead, eggs were brought over to Chile from the UK at the end of the 19th Century and released into rivers, lakes and the sea to grow into fish for recreational the fish in netted, offshore pens then started in the 1970s, before growing substantially ever since. There were 1,343 active salmon farms across southern Chile at the end of last 2024 as a whole, Chile exported 782,076 tonnes of salmon and trout, according to the latest annual figures from the Chile's National Customs Service. The vast majority of this is salmon, but the two fish are counted together in the official was worth $6.4bn (£4.8bn), making it Chile's third-biggest export after copper in first place and fresh fruit. It also means that Chile's salmon exports are only surpassed by Norway's. Some 86,000 people now work directly or indirectly for Chile's farmed salmon industry, according to trade body Salmón Chile. The farms stretch from the Biobío region, which is around 500km south of Santiago, right down to the Magallanes region in the far Patagonian south of the country, and more than 2,000km away from the global demand for farmed salmon due to grow by 40% by 2033, according to one report, Chilean producers are keen to increase their production. However, it actually fell slightly last Chile's chairman, Arturo Clements, says the government needs to do more to help the industry expand."For us it's been very difficult to grow, because we have too many regulations, and we have too many conflicts regarding the use of the sea," he says. "What we need is to define a long-term strategy regarding salmon farming." Much of the conflict concerns the locations of many of the fish farms, which critics say are highly specifically, there are 408 salmon farming concessions – licenses granted by the government that allow a company to operate a salmon farm in a specific area – within supposedly environmentally protected areas in include 294 in national reserves, where limited commercial use of natural resources is allowed. And 29 in the more strictly controlled national parks, where business operations are officially not supposed to be Liberona is the executive director of Terram, a foundation that promotes sustainable development. In her hot and sticky office in an old building in the centre of Santiago she describes an environmental campaign that she's part of – Salvemos La Patagonia or Save wants to protect the natural habitat of the entire Chilean Patagonia region. This vast geographic area starts north of Puerto Montt and then extends all the way down to the very base of the country. And it is where most of the salmon farms are located, in its many fjords."We want the salmon farms to stop operating in the national parks and national reserves," says Ms Liberona."The salmon farming causes various environmental problems. One is that the fish are kept in cages and fed with pellets."A lot of the pellets and fish faeces end up on the seabed and that leads to less oxygen which kills the sea life in the ocean underneath the cages, and depending on the current, elsewhere in the sea." When these concerns are put to Mr Clement from Salmón Chile, he explains that there are different categories for the salmon farming concessions."In terms of concessions in the national parks we have 21 that we aren't using," he says. "We have told the government that we don't want to be there and asked to be relocated but nothing has happened for many years."Regarding salmon farming in national reserves, he says that is a different environment which, according to Chilean law and the rules and regulations they follow, they can operate Chile, the salmon industry is regulated by The Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture, a public body that is part of the Ministry of Economy, Development and looks at environmental protection and sustainability, and is also working on a new general aquaculture law to further regulate the sector. Julio Salas Gutiérrez, the Chilean Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture, tells the BBC that the government is working to remove fish farms from the national parks."It's not right to claim that the government 'has done nothing for years' regarding the relocation of concessions outside of national parks," he says. "Under the current administration, efforts have been made not only to understand the problem, but also to advance it."The relocation process itself is usually quite complex, bureaucratic, and takes a considerable number of years, considering the difficulty of relocating these concessions to new areas suitable for aquaculture."Matt Craze is the founder of UK and Chile-based Spheric Research, which studies global seafood markets. He says that Chile's salmon industry would invest more money "if they felt that there was a better regulatory framework, and the government gave some certainty about the areas where they can farm".Yet with a general election due in Chile later this year, the uncertainty may continue at least in the short term.
The Herald
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald
Colonial-era borders create conflict in Africa's oceans — how to resolve them
Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries — including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing — play a crucial role in developing these nations. Key to harnessing these resources are Africa's maritime boundaries — lines on a map showing the legal divisions of the ocean between neighbouring coastal states. Some of these boundaries were created by colonial powers and kept after independence. Their purpose was to achieve territorial security and ensure the exclusive exploitation of resources and to maintain navigational freedom. But Africa's maritime boundaries sometimes lead to conflict, prevent co-operation on resource management and create room for maritime crimes, like illegal fishing. This is because they are often contested. Countries have overlapping claims and varying interests in resource exploration. This is common in maritime areas rich in oil, gas and fisheries, and deep seabed resources. In our recent paper we found that using international law to resolve maritime boundaries does not always bring peace, especially when it results in ceding the disputed area to one party. It can result in animosity between countries and breed room for continued distrust among peoples. Today, Africa has the most unresolved maritime boundary disputes in the world and the lowest number of settled boundary disputes. As more ocean resources are discovered, climate change may heighten disputes. Rising sea levels can gradually submerge maritime zones, potentially affecting the baselines from which these zones are measured. This could create uncertainty or trigger new conflicts. In our paper, we suggest a collaborative approach to resolving maritime disputes. We hope that this will help prevent many African countries from missing out on the benefits of their oceans. Disagreements over maritime boundaries can have many negative effects. Research has shown that criminal activities tend to increase in disputed maritime boundaries. For instance, illegal fishers are aware that because there is dispute over a border, there will also be enforcement gaps. Countries in dispute will also not work together and will not be sending patrols to contested areas. For instance, in 2016, a Chinese vessel escaped into Sierra Leone to avoid capture. When Guinean naval forces boarded the vessel for enforcement, there was an exchange of fire and 11 Guineans were detained by Sierra Leone. When boundaries are disputed, it also means that local fishers are likely to encroach into neighbouring waters, often unknowingly, in search of better catches. Given the significance of fisheries to coastal livelihoods and the extent of depletion, this threatens peace and security. It fuels tension between communities and countries over access to dwindling resources. Disagreements over maritime boundaries also diminish maritime security co-operation, complicate joint patrols, and divert attention from tackling shared threats such as piracy. Unfortunately, resolving maritime boundary disputes is complicated by a principle in international law known as uti possidetis juris — 'as you possess under law'. The principle says that when countries argue over borders, international law, built around colonial-era boundaries, is used to decide who gets what. This creates a 'winner-takes-all' approach — one side gains control over the disputed area and resources. International courts, like the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, follow the provisions of law reinforcing uti possidetis . Our examination of maritime boundary disputes in west and central Africa found that the principle of uti possidetis juris had failed to alleviate maritime boundary tensions. In some cases, it has worsened them. One example is a maritime dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria decided in 2002. The dispute was over who had control of Bakassi, an oil-rich region, and its maritime frontier. The uti possidetis juris principle upheld the lines drawn at the time of Nigeria's independence and resulted in the ceding of Bakassi to Cameroon. The impact of the resolution lingers. To date, thousands of displaced Bakassi people that returned to Nigeria have yet to be resettled and reintegrated. Disputes also continue between fishers from Nigeria and Cameroonian law enforcement agents. In extreme cases, it results in death, like the alleged killing of 97 Nigerian fishers by Cameroonian marine police. In our paper, we recommend that courts, tribunals or disputing countries consider joint management agreements to resolve maritime disputes. Under such agreements, countries share and manage disputed maritime resources. These agreements will allow for the joint management of shared resources. It will also encourage co-operation and collaboration in other areas, such as joint operations to combat illegal fishing and piracy. While international courts may apply uti possidetis juris as required by law, countries should be encouraged to negotiate special arrangements — such as joint development agreements — as part of the resolution process. Especially in cases where livelihoods and long-standing community ties risk being disrupted by unilateral decisions or the ceding of disputed areas to one party. While not perfect, this approach has already improved co-operation on security and resource use at sea. It has worked in places like Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire also have a joint management framework in place for their shared boundaries to avoid future disputes. Prolonged boundary disputes only enable criminal actors to exploit Africa's resources, undermining collective progress. A shift towards collaborative solutions is essential for achieving a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Waterfront' Trailer: Coastal Family Turns To Drugs To Save Empire in Kevin Williamson Drama
The influential Buckley Family turns to the dark side in an effort to keep their empire afloat in The Waterfront, a new drama for Netflix from Kevin Williamson that marks his return to both TV and North Carolina. The family drama series that stars Melissa Benoit, Mario Bello, Holt McCallany and Jake Weary is set to premiere June 19 on the streamer. It plays out over eight episodes. More from Deadline Amazon's Head Of Unscripted Series Jenny Falkoff Joins Netflix Josh Hartnett To Headline Netflix's Newfoundland Limited Series; Jessica Rhoades Joins As EP Robert Langdon TV Series Based On 'The Secret of Secrets' Ordered By Netflix From Dan Brown & Carlton Cuse Here's the official logline for the series that's inspired by true events: For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Bello) and son Cane (Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree (Benoist) — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever. The series is set against the backdrop of North Carolina, where Williamson shot Dawson's Creek. EPs are Williamson, Ben Fast for Outerbanks Entertainment, Michael Narducci, and Marcos Siega. Other stars include Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner. Guest stars are Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco, and Zach Roerig. Studio is Universal TV. [youtube
Geek Tyrant
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Holt McCallany Leads Family Crime Drama in Trailer For THE WATERFRONT Series at Netflix — GeekTyrant
Netflix has released a trailer for their upcoming series The Waterfront , a family drama led by Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner. Series guest stars include Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco, and Zach Roerig. The series is created and showrun by Kevin Williamson, creator of the Scream horror franchise, as well as writer on Sick , The Vampire Diaries , and Tell Me a Story . The show was written by Kevin Williamson, Lloyd Gilyard Jr., Brenna Kouf, Michael Narducci, Hannah Schneider, and Katelyn Crabb, with episodes directed by Erica Dunton, Liz Friedlander, Marcos Siega. The synopsis reads: 'For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, NC, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurants. 'But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. 'As their attempts spiral out of control & into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, their daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), an addict in recovery who lost custody of her son Diller (Brady Hepner), finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could just threaten the family's future forever. This looks similar to other successful family crime dramas that have come from Netflix, so it may be worth a watch. Check out the trailer below, and watch The Waterfront when the first season hits Netflix on June 19th.
