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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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Fresh fish market proposed for Oceanside harbor to sell Seafood direct to consumers!
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Non-pelagic trawlers hit halibut limit in Gulf, BSAI plaice TAC achieved
Vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska cannot target deep-water species from May 18 to July 1. The National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS, Read More » -
Social media post criticizes Trident Seafoods, Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet for halibut bycatch
A fisherman based out of Homer posted images on social media of halibut bycatch headed for the grinder at Kodiak’s Trident Seafoods processing plant. The post Read More » -
58-year-old Chris Melanson identified as 2nd victim in weekend lobster boat crash
58-year-old Chris Melanson, of Weymouth, N.S., has been identified as the second victim in a fishing boat crash off southeastern P.E.I. over the weekend.,,, 20-year-old Justin Read More » -
New Atlantic menhaden assessment to be reviewed at upcoming management meeting, reveals healthy stock and sustainable fishery
This week at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Winter Meeting in Alexandria, Va., the Menhaden Management Board will consider the just-released 2014 Atlantic Menhaden Stock Read More » -
Boat captain admits ‘negligence’ in oil spill near Witless Bay reserve
The captain of the fishing vessel than ran aground Friday — spilling diesel near the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve — says the incident was due to “negligence” on his Read More » -
The Kodiak fish debate: Senate candidates square off
Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski squared off with her challengers Wednesday for the first time, fielding criticism and questions from Democrat Ray Metcalfe and independents Margaret Read More » -
Canadian patrols and inspections of NAFO vessels off N.L. coast drop by 50%
“An analysis of program data identified that patrol days and at-sea inspections in the NAFO regulatory area have decreased by 50 per cent between 2011 and Read More » -
New Global Policy Effort to Tackle Crisis of Plastic Litter in Oceans Urged
Plastic litter is one of the most significant problems facing the world’s marine environments. Yet in the absence of a coordinated global strategy, an estimated 20 Read More » -
Little Compton fisherman awarded $2.6 million for arm injury
A Superior Court jury awarded a Little Compton fisherman and his wife about $2.6 million with interest after the fisherman lost his right forearm when it Read More » -
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting August 15 – 18, 2016, New Orleans, LA
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A slow news day, Screwed up Menu, and 2 job postings on the Bluenose II, or III or whatever they call her
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Town of Shelburne takes action, destroys derelict boats – Video
The Town of Shelburne has taken action on derelict boats berthed at the Shelburne wharf. Two old fishing vessels were removed and demolished this week. On Read More » -
Canadian Cod, underharvested, What are Fishermen saying?
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Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 44′ 11″ X 19′ Novi Dragger, Cat 3406C Diesel
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Maine DMR to hold off on new lobster measures
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Just Now!! F/V Mary K Backing up in a frozen harbor.
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Safety Bulletin 17: Safety concern over lifting operations on fishing vessels
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Shea turns her back on NL; no ice compensation for fishermen
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NPFMC cuts halibut bycatch limit by 25% – Nobody’s happy!
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The Chuckleheads are planning another Lawsuit. – Marin group plans suit to help protect sperm whales
(They just went through this.) “These endangered sperm whales should be protected from these gillnets,” said Joanna Nasar, spokeswoman for the Turtle Island Restoration Network. “It’s Read More »
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