Outlaw fleet scoops squid from Argentine waters

[longknife]

By By MICHAEL WARREN and PAUL BYRNE, Associated Press

March 24, 2013

In this March 14, 2013 photo, Hamish Wylie, right, director of Seafish Falkland Ltd. watches Montana Short handle fish in Port Stanley, Falklands Islands. Fish are suffering from the fight between Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Scientists say the western South Atlantic Ocean claimed by both governments is the only place in the world where scientists don't jointly manage their shared seas. As a result, unlicensed boats are able to scoop up vast quantities of squid and other species. (AP Photo/Paul Byrne)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — It was a rare victory in the squid wars: Argentina's coast guard cutter Thompson fired warning shots at two Chinese trawlers, blocking their escape into international waters. Ten tons of squid were found in the holds of the Lu Rong Yu 6177 and 6178 after they were hauled into port on Christmas Day

Read more @ Outlaw fleet scoops squid from Argentine waters | CNS News and this doesn't even discuss an even bigger problem – the discovery of large oil deposits on the ocean floor in the area.

 

[varelse]

NO, they kidnapped Samson's baibehs!!!!

 

[koshergrl]

My mind went there.

 

[waltky]

Granny says, "Dat's right...

... ya gotta keep yer eye on dem Chinamens...

... dey's squidly lil' fellers.