Beachgoers reported seeing several hundred dead fish floating in the water, with some fish eventually washing up on shore.

In the waters around New Zealand - as many countries - animals including sea birds, dolphins, penguins and sea lions are routinely ending up in commercial fishing nets along with the intended catch.

But he said his business would collapse if the Queensland government's promise to ban the use of commercial fishing nets in the Mary River was brought in after the October 26 election. The ...

“It is important to review the updated maps within the decree to understand where commercial fishing nets may be located,” said Nick Torsky, a supervisor within the Department of Natural ...

In the waters around New Zealand - as many countries - animals including sea birds, dolphins, penguins and sea lions are routinely ending up in commercial fishing nets along with the intended catch.