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Whale depredation

Whale depredation (removal of fish from fishing gear) by toothed whales is an increasingly significant issue effecting the Fijian long line fishery. Whale depredation has the potential to make the long line fishing an economically unsustainable activity within the Fijian zone.

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Fiji Fish Cuts Costs ~ Press Release

With reference to the article "Fiji Fish cuts costs" (May 21st, 2008), it is true that there is a considerable disparity between the operating costs of the domestic fishing fleet and the foreign fleet using the port of Suva as a base.

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Saving Fuel - Orbmap from Geoeye; May 2008

Solander Pacific makes use of Orbmap from Geoeye to identify possible areas of fish concentration. With fuel costs now exceeding 50% of operating revenues it is essential to find fish fast.

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