Marine biologists conducting deep dives near five California islands are collecting data they hope will strengthen the case for ending gillnet fishing ... The method is banned off the coasts ...

gillnet and pole-and-line – pole-and-line is the only selective method.” Also known as one-by-one fishing, pole-and-line is a traditional method of fishing that uses one hook, one line and one ...

If gillnet fishing were allowed by regulation, a permit holder would have to fish one or the other. “The method has now been proven as a successful ethical harvest method of sockeye salmon while ...

Mr Maley said the government was taking “decisive action”, but did not address seafood industry concerns about the impact of a gillnet fishing ban and the lack of science behind the decision.