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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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Comeback of scup a lifeline for New Jersey fishermen
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Key FISH-NL organizer (alledgedly) threatened ‘bloodshed’ at union meeting, says FFAW employee
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New Simrad Sy50 Fish-Finding Omni-Sonar Integrates Advanced Functionality In A Compact Package
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Environmentalism of the Left is Religious Socialism – Dr. Tim Ball
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Industrialized…Fishing??? How about a Green Energy Industrial Assault?
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Someone asked Tina Jackson About the “Bailout” – “As head of AAFC would you like to make some sort of official statement?” She Answered.
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First of this season’s Scottish prawn fleet arrives in Newlyn.
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Sen. Charlie Albertson: Preserving Waterfront Access in NC
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Today, from noon to 4 p.m. – Stonington fishermen holding open house to promote freshly caught seafood
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Labour Relations Board orders release of FFAW/ASP lists of inshore harvesters
The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) is pleased with the latest order of the province’s Labour Relations Board regarding the release Read More » -
On the Columbia River Commercial fishermen are endangered
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Man found dead inside fishing boat that hit rocks near Point Reyes
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Conservationists appalled after Ottawa raises Atlantic bluefin tuna quota
“The government should be going through the Species at Risk Act process so we are certain” that the bluefin catch can be sustainably increased, David Miller, Read More » -
Two fishermen rescued 6 miles offshore near San Francisco after commercial vessel capsized
Two fishermen were rescued six miles offshore near San Francisco after their fishing vessel capsized on Monday morning, according to the United Sates Coast Guard. The Read More » -
Sea Shepherd confronts illegal Antarctic Patagonian toothfish poaching vessel – placed under citizens arrest!
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Coronavirus: Rhode Island’s commercial fishery and aquaculture industry hit hard
Until the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rhode Island aquaculture industry had been expanding. In 2019, the the total value of shellfish crops was $5.8 million and the Read More » -
Fisheries management isn’t supposed to be robbing Peter to pay Paul
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Request for applicants – Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee. The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee provides advice and makes recommendations Read More » -
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard is searching for two missing shrimpers south of Southwest Pass, Tuesday.
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Rare Sighting: Killer Whale Cruising Cape Cod Waters is 30′ Bull Named ‘Old Thom’
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National Marine Fisheries Service whale protection rules will snare lobstermen
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St. Paul government declares emergency in attempt to get ahead of looming crab crash
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Wall St Wolf Nature Conservancy Teams With Bailout Queen JPMorgan Chase & Co. To Buy Our Resources
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Video: Fishing industry expresses concern over the increase in offshore wind farming
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