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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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Photographs that celebrate the fishermen and boat restorers keeping the North East’s maritime heritage alive
Growing up on the coast in the North East of England, the rich landscape of Teesside has long inspired photographer Mark Luck. In his moving series, Read More » -
Matt Bradley Of ‘Deadliest Catch’ Shows That Recovery From Addiction Is Possible No Matter What
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N.S. cod quota cut in half as species struggles – Surveys show fish dying before reaching age five or six
Scientists found this year’s catch brought in fewer younger fish. “If they do grow, they hit age four or five and they seem to disappear,” Leslie Read More » -
Four men arrested on elver charges in two incidents
Two men, a father and a son from Massachusetts, are facing criminal charges after Maine Marine Patrol officers found them with 31 pounds of elvers in Read More » -
Claws out: Race for best spots kicks off lobster season in Nova Scotia
Before the crack of dawn Monday, Hubert Saulnier and nearly 5,000 other lobster fishermen prepare for the most hectic and lucrative day of their season. “Dumping Read More » -
Prince County Fishermen’s Association president pleased with where lobster industry is heading
O’LEARY — The president of the Prince County Fishermen’s Association has an optimistic outlook for 2015 as he prepares for the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday. Lee Read More » -
F/V Leonardo found off Martha’s Vineyard
Fishing vessel Leonardo that capsized and sank with four fishermen aboard on Nov. 24 has been found, according to the Massachusetts Environmental Police. “We located and Read More » -
Fish processors brace for reductions after Board of Fish decisions
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Fishing does not threaten sea lions in Aleutians, says new NOAA Bi-Op
Proposed changes to fishing restrictions in the Aleutian Islands are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the endangered western population of Steller sea lions Read More » -
R.I. Fishermen Rally for Counterparts in Alaska
“We’re reaching out to commercial fishermen on the East Coast because we need the nation’s support on this issue,” Carscallen said. “This is not a question Read More » -
“I want to be a fisherman when I grow up.” Being a fisherman is a highly regarded job. Here, it’s a last resort.
Tom Lambourn is a 24-year-old fisherman based in Newlyn. He comes from proper fishing stock with both parents heavily involved in the fishing industry. Tom also Read More » -
Menhaden fishermen, jet ski protestor clash leads to a bill with “teeth”
The Virginia General Assembly has passed HB 928, a bill designed to protect commercial fishermen and their boats from harassment at sea. The bill passed, 38-1, Read More » -
Cooke Aquaculture looks to expand operations – Opponents denounce expansion of fish farm in Liverpool Bay
As Cooke Aquaculture looks to expand its fish farming in Liverpool Bay, residents who oppose the project say the company is ignoring their concerns. In September, Read More » -
Blown Away: Tucker Carlson Exposes How Wind Energy Is Destroying Landscapes, Jobs
In the episode, “Blown Away: The People Vs Wind Power,” Carlson and his production crew uncover the human cost of wind energy, traveling across the country Read More » -
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Lobster Tagging Project – from GoodMorningGloucester
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire is in the process of trying to identify areas in New Read More » -
California plans to protect whales from crab traps rankle all sides – one thing was clear, no one’s happy.
Stakeholders on both sides of the aisle had complaints — environmentalists don’t think the protections go far enough, while industry groups say the regulations threaten the Read More » -
Fishermen file lawsuit in N.H. against NOAA over at sea observers
A group of fishermen in the region filed a Wednesday against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in federal district court in Concord, N.H., arguing that Read More » -
Making the Case for Diesel Outboards
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Salmon markets show steady seasonal variations at wholesale
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch …. Salmon prices vary according to the seasons. Salmon prices at wholesale show very marked seasonal variations for both Read More » -
Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 95′ Ocean Marine Scalloper/Shrimper, 3412 Cat
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NOAA grants SMAST $1.6 million for monkfish study
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Proposed herring quota would put lobster fishermen in a pinch for bait
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Before there was Global Warming, Sixty years ago, two hurricanes a week apart did double damage on Cape Cod
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Stonington woman wants to help ‘Chix Who Fish’
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F/V AMG: ‘No safety issues’ found on shrimp boat beached in Ormond
The U.S. Coast Guard boarded a 77-foot shrimping boat on Wednesday which remained grounded on Ormond Beach as curious people continued snapping pictures and selfies of Read More »
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