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The New England groundfish debacle (Part III): who or what is at fault? Nils E. Stolpe/FishNet
NILS STOLPE: The New England groundfish debacle (Part IV): Is cutting back harvest really the answer?
While it’s a fact that’s hardly ever acknowledged, the assumption in fisheries management is that if the population of a stock of fish isn’t at some arbitrary level, it’s because of too much fishing. Hence the term “overfished.” Hence the mandated knee jerk reaction of the fisheries managers to not enough fish; cut back on fishing. What of other factors? They don’t count. It’s all about fishing, because fishing is all that the managers can control; it’s their Maslow’s Hammer. When it comes to the oceans it seems as if it’s about all that the industry connected mega-foundations that support the anti-fishing ENGOs with hundreds of millions of dollars a year in “donations” are interested in controlling. Read the article here
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The 2020 P.E.I. spring lobster season that almost didn’t happen because of coronavirus, comes to an end
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Urges SEC Investigation of Contradictory Statements by Pebble Mine Company
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Bottom Fish Heritage: Pew said we should give up our permits, because we’re gonna be put of business anyway,,,
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N.B. fishermen feels boat sinkings racially motivated
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Boston Fish Pier’s seafood business evolving with the industry
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“The fishing industry, in general, is in a very negative mood,” The Controversial Science of Counting Fish
At the meeting in Portsmouth on Friday, scientists detailed the complexities and uncertainties of counting fish that live out of sight. They also took questions from Read More » -
New York Commercial fishermen hit with two-week fluke fishing closure
The closure began Sunday, and when it reopens Aug. 1, fishermen will be limited to a daily limit of 50 pounds of fluke. “That’s not even a Read More » -
“It came as a complete shock,” – Sheriff’s deputy charged with smuggling money in ‘Codfather’ case
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Illegal fish sales net Saskatchewan man fine, ban
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources to raise the cost of commercial fishing, crabbing licenses for fisheries management. law enforcement.
For watermen, especially ones who work on the water as a part-time job, the higher fees add to the escalating cost of bait, fuel and equipment. Read More » -
HOOKED UP! PART II: Gulf Council chief talks about IFQ’s
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council manages the fishery resources in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s one of eight regional fishery management Read More » -
Red Snapper Season in Jeopardy
Local fisherman are worried there may not be a snapper season this year or next. The concerns come after a federal court ruled the National Oceanic Read More » -
Fishermen Who Fled Slavery in San Francisco Sue Boat Owner
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Fishermen reeling over proposal to close famed Georgetown Hole to snapper-grouper fishing
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RNC SUPPORTS THE NORTHEAST COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY
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Fisheries Survival Fund to hold forum on Georges Bank Yellowtail Incidental Catch Avoidance
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4 loaded Bristol Bay fishing boats swamped in bad weather
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Great vessel and owner! Vessel is kept up to highest standards.
Great example of true TLC.