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  The New England groundfish debacle (Part III): who or what is at fault? Nils E. Stolpe/FishNet           

  It took me a while to decide how to most accurately describe the situation that has been visited upon the New England fishing communities that are and since colonial times have been dependent on the groundfish fisheries.

  

  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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    Seattle Times – After a 30- to 45-minute battle, Woody Woods managed to get the monster halibut up to the boat. It was 75 inches long Read More »
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    Fishermen riding out storm in CT

    The storms have forced commercial fishermen to seek a safe harbor in Stonington. The fishing fleet was in on Tuesday morning. Their holds are empty and Read More »

  • Alaska Department of Fish and Game – Alaska Boards of Game and Fisheries Set to Host Joint Meeting

    “The boards may allow commercial fishing, the boards may allow personal use fishing, they may allow sport fishing or general hunting but not something that’s labeled Read More »

  • Massachusetts fisheries officials: Loophole in striped bass fishery needs closing

    Massachusetts fisheries officials want to to close a loophole in state regulations that resulted in what they believe were illegal landings of striped bass last year. Read More »

  • NOAA to announce annual U.S. fishing economic data, species information in press teleconference Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m

    On Tuesday, NOAA Fisheries will announce findings from two new reports that measure the nation’s economic impact in commercial and recreational fishing, and the progress made Read More »
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    Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 45′ Fiberglass Lobster boat, 815HP 6 Cylinder Baudouin, Northern Lights 12 KW Genset

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    Rock lobster ‘resilience’ to climate change promising, but future not assured

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  • Commercial Stone crab season starts Oct. 15

    Commercial stone-crab fishermen cross their fingers and hope the new season beginning Tuesday is not a repeat of the last season. Stone crabs rank behind only Read More »

  • NMFS: Public Comment Period Opens – Review and Streamline Regulatory Processes and Reduce Regulatory Burden

    On January 24, 2017, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 13766, “Expediting Environmental Reviews and Approvals for High Priority Infrastructure Projects” (82 FR 8657, January 30, Read More »

  • Sad news from Alaska – Sitka Ammonia Leak Victim, Charles “Chuck” Baker, Was Longtime Fisherman

    A man injured during an ammonia leak aboard a fishing vessel in Sitka has died. Charles “Chuck” Baker, of Auburn, Wash., was aboard the Eigil B. The Read More »
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    “Take a dip, make a difference,” – N.S. fisherman issues chilly challenge to raise money for families of fire victims

    A southwest Nova Scotia fisherman has taken the ice bucket challenge and upped the ante to raise funds for victims of a horrific fire earlier this Read More »

  • For Immediate Release – Statement by Carlos Rafael

    “There have been a number of stories written about this case and about me.  Some of the things that have been written are true, some are Read More »

  • Increasing utilization of the province’s cod and yellowtail resource, OCI opens expanded processing facility in Fortune

    “The provincial government’s agreement with Ocean Choice International reflects our commitment to maximizing economic benefits from our fish resources, and ensuring the well-being of residents in Read More »

  • Editorial: More carp fishing

    Before commercial fisheries can be contemplated, a sustained supply of the carp must be in place. Simply changing the regulations won’t guarantee that the fish go Read More »

  • The New Bedford Working Waterfront Festival Sept 28 and 29- a unique opportunity to see an underwater simulation of how fishing gear works.

    GEARNET will be partnering with The Center for Sustainable Aquatic Resources (CSAR) at the Marine Institute at Memorial University, Newfoundland to display a model flume tank at Read More »

  • Fishing Rights: Small Scale Fishermen walkout of meeting with ministry over rock lobster suspension

    Small-scale and near-shore fishers walked out of a meeting in Cape Town with the deputy director-general for Fisheries Siphokazi Ndudane yesterday, saying her explanations relating to Read More »

  • Hang on to those baseball caps and grab some ear protectors! Lobster boat racing season is here

    It’s the middle of June and the Maine lobster boat racing season is here. Last year saw some fierce competition despite the absence of two traditional, Read More »

  • The Long Haul, Part 3 Dwindling Baitfish Stocks Worry Fishermen and Regulators

    When it comes to commercial fishing, the little fish are just as important as the big ones. It’s the baitfish—smaller species like river herring and Atlantic Read More »

  • Fishermen have Rights. Human Rights. The International Bill of Human Rights.

    There’s always been quabbles with how fish resources are managed. Well now some folks are saying that process could raise human rights issues. We’ll find out Read More »

  • Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, November 15, 2015

    The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the Read More »
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    North Carolina shrimp catch soared to new record last year – why its a mystery

    North Carolina shrimp trawlers caught more of America’s favorite seafood last year than any time on record. The verdict on why is unclear. Shrimpers in 2016 harvested Read More »

  • SAFMC, and GMFMC tackle mandatory reporting at joint meeting

    Federal fishery managers this week debuted the latest drafts of rules they say will give them more data for crafting fishing regulations. Fishermen have been calling for Read More »

  • With fish stocks rebounding, Congress mulls steps to ease catch limits

    “At a time when fisheries jobs and the economic activity they create are critical to keeping our coastal communities alive, it is important that we ensure Read More »

  • Over 250 Fishermen Rescued From Bay Of Bengal

    Kolkata: In one of the biggest search and rescue operations in the Bay of Bengal, over 250 fishermen in 18 fishing trawlers which had gone missing in Read More »

  • RCMP investigating two suspicious boat fires in southwestern Nova Scotia

    The most recent incident occurred on Monday, Oct. 9 when the Buck and Doe fishing vessel was reported missing from the Comeauville Wharf in Comeauville, Digby Read More »

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