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• Commercial Fisherman Releases 30 Tonnes Of Mackerel To Save Dolphins Trapped In Nets

  “The crew were determined not to hurt the dolphins in any way if at all possible and they set about trying to free them by lowering Read More »

• Major anchovy die-off stinks up Seaside, Ore.

  Tourists visiting Seaside were getting quite a sight – and smell – this week. Millions of anchovies have died trying to swim up the Necanicum River Read More »

• Do any of these issues, and notions bother you? Or is it only me?!!

  The Monterey Bay Aquarium is gathering leaders in science, activism, media and the seafood industry at its home-base in Monterey, California for two days of in-depth Read More »

• Under Utilized Species: The fish we don’t eat

  It’s hard to imagine just how many edible fish there are until you see them arrayed in their multicolored, multi-finned glory. Lobster Place, a bustling seafood Read More »

• Coastal Villages Region Fund protesting low 2014 halibut quota

   Because of catch limit changes by the International Pacific Halibut Commission, the Coastal Villages Region Fund’s (CVRF’s) allowable catch will be reduced by almost 50 percent. During Read More »

• Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Doug Pengilly interprets crab catch numbers

  Last week the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced catch limits for the state’s crab fisheries. On Monday, a Fish and Game biologist explained how Read More »

• Don Cuddy – Fishermen fight back against government overreach

  I attended the hearing with John Haran of Dartmouth, manager of Northeast Fisheries Sector XIII which includes 32 fishermen. Sector XIII is a plaintiff in the Read More »

• Did you know Beaufort’s ‘Captain Billy’ North? A memorial Mass will honor him Wednesday

  Woody Collins knew William North for years. He walked the shrimp docks in Port Royal on Wednesday recalling the man the Lowcountry came to know as Read More »

• Alaska boats link in giant flotilla to protest military plan

  Nearly 50 commercial fishing boats linked together with line, creating a massive flotilla to draw attention to their protest of the Navy’s planned exercises in the Read More »

• Researchers discover ‘spectacular’ coral formations in the Gulf of Maine – Video

   Long known as a place rich in seafood, the Gulf of Maine also is home to “spectacular” formations of deep sea corals, scientists have discovered. Researchers Read More »

• For the love of cod, do it right this time: fishermen

  Fishermen along the south coast of the province fear lessons learned from years of being under cod fishing moratoriums might be forgotten.And if history repeats itself Read More »

• UPDATED: ASMFC’s American Eel Management Section cuts Maines Elver Allocation by 18 percent

  A number of public comments were made by elver fishermen who spoke in opposition to any reductions before the vote. The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Read More »
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  Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab season to be discussed at Moncton meeting

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials will meet with snow crab industry representatives in Moncton Wednesday to discuss the upcoming season in the southern Gulf of St. Read More »

• Breakaway union FISH-NL begins formalization process, will start handing out cards Nov. 1

  The process to formalize a breakaway fish harvesters union began at the Albatross Hotel in Gander on Thursday morning. The group, led by former politician Ryan Cleary, began Read More »

• J.J. The Lobster – The heaviest lobster to be found in UK waters in 85 years

  The heaviest UK-landed common lobster is settling into his new home. Weighing in at nearly 17lb (7.65kg), he is the heaviest common lobster to be discovered in UK waters since Read More »

• “We really don’t know if the stock is rebuilt,” Roy Crabtree of the National Marine Fisheries Service – Goliath grouper could be placed back on the hook

  The possible future of South Florida fishing rules, including the latest information on Goliath grouper populations, goes before combined panels of federal and state fishery experts Read More »

• F/V Privateer salvage operation underway

  The U.S. Coast Guard said it has concluded its portion of the response in overseeing the salvage operations of the fishing vessel Privateer off the beach Read More »

• The most extensive and harmful toxic algal bloom ever recorded on the West Coast continues

  “Right now, I’m fishing out of Monterey,” said Porter McHenry, president of Half Moon Bay Seafood Marketing Association, and a local commercial fisherman. “I’m fishing for Read More »

• N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission look at trawl restrictions

  MOREHEAD CITY — As the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission prepares to review a petition for rulemaking that could ban shrimp trawling from the state’s coastal waters, it’s shrimp Read More »

• Thanks for all the fish – Part III – ‘There’s fish in them thar waters!’

  Today, we take it for granted that Seattle is homeport to a large Alaska fishing fleet and a related multi-billion dollar fish and maritime industry. TV Read More »

• Scientist captures amazing photos of massive Alaskan sockeye salmon run

  If the realms of science and art seems worlds away from each other, you’d be gravely mistaken. After all, when you’re studying the science behind the world Read More »

• Mass. Fishing industry Bill expands appeals rules for transfer of permits

  Proposed legislation to protect due-process rights of the holders of fisheries licenses and permits has passed the Massachusetts House and is on the way to the Read More »

• Ilwaco CFA meeting – Out-of-region experts from Cape Cod explain a new path for fisheries

  Ed Backus of Collaborative Fisheries Associates said there is no cookie-cutter approach to CFAs and similar entities like fishing-quota banks. Pointing to organizations in California and Read More »

• Letter: Welcome fishing aid no long-term answer – Sam Parisi, Gloucester

  Thanks to Congressman John Tierney, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, state Sen. Bruce Tarr, Mayor Carolyn Kirk and others, we finally sent a strong message to Congress conveying Read More »

• Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 42′ Duffy Lobster/Scalloper – 500HP Lugger L6125-A Diesel

  Specifications, information, and 14 photo’s click here To see all the boats in this series, Click here 20:07 Related Read More »