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• “So far it looks like a good season,” “So far all I’ve heard is good news.” – Chuckie White, President of the Kent County Watermen’s Association

  There have been no reports of dead or dying oysters, and prices are up because the Gulf Coast fishery is still crippled after the Deepwater Horizon Read More »

• Cape Wastewater cleanup costs a problem

  BUZZARDS BAY — The bottom line is often the line in the sand for taxpayers reluctant to pay for expensive projects to reduce the flow of Read More »

• Petitioning Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee – Petition by Lori Scott

  To: Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee Molly Keenan, Director of Boards and Commissions Kirk Pearson, Senate Natural Resources Chairman – Respect and follow  RCW 77.04.040 The intent of Read More »

• Feds officially propose cuts in NE fish catch

  <em>Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:31 PM EST</em> BOSTON (AP) – Federal fisheries managers have officially announced proposed  cuts in catch limits that they acknowledge will devastate Read More »

• Outer Banks Watermen call for emergency action on inlet

  Men and women employed in the commercial fishing, charter boat and boat building industries on the Outer Banks lined the perimeter of the Dare County Board Read More »

• Dec. 20, 2012 NEFMC Meeting and Live Streaming Information

  The Council is scheduled to take final action on Framework 48 to its Northeast Multispecies (Groundfish) Fishery Management Plan. See the agenda below for details. Webinar Read More »

• The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board seeks applicants: Executive Director

  The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board is seeking applications from people interested in its open executive director job. Ewell Smith resigned from the position shortly Read More »

• Judge temporarily blocks increased Trinity River flows by Dan Bacher

  A federal judge today granted the Westlands Water District and the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority a temporary restraining order (TRO) to block increased Trinity River Read More »

• Council takes final action on skate habitat protections

  The North Pacific Fishery Management Council made quick work of a number of  issues today, taking final action on skate habitats and doing the initial review  Read More »

• Maine Governor LePage allows alewives bill to become law

  Eighteen years ago, the Legislature approved a blockade that prevented alewives from running up the St. Croix River. In this June 4, 2005 file photo, alewives congregate in Read More »

• C&C Diving and Salvage takes business deep

  Some businesses struggle to stay afloat. Not Zech Bennett. His focus is on staying beneath the surface. As the owner and operator of C&C Diving and Read More »

• “awwww, Mom, not lobster again!!” – Beach House Diaries: Lobster Tales

  Atlantic Canada is a bucket list destination for seafood lovers — and understandably so. Plump, sweet scallops from Digby, on the Nova Scotian mainland, are considered delicacies Read More »

• New Virginia Institute of Marine Science study shows ‘dead zone’ impacts Chesapeake Bay fishes

  The study, published in the May issue of Marine Ecology Progress Series, was authored by Andre Buchheister, a Ph.D. student in William & Mary’s School of Read More »

• Port of Galilee Rhode Island lands $2.9M to rebuild fisheries infrastructure

  “Modernizing the Port of Galilee is a smart investment that recognizes the importance of the fishing industry to our economy and will help spur business activity, Read More »

• Support Available to Help Fishermen Interested in Investing in More Environmen​tally-Frie​ndly Technologi​es

  Opportunity for fishermen to upgrade to semi-pelagic doors which are expected to help reduce fuel consumption, and reduce the physical impact of trawl systems on the Read More »

• NL: Grand Bank mayor upset with DFO office closure

  It’s another example of the federal government’s ‘cut, slash and close’ approach to rural Newfoundland, according to Grand Bank Mayor Rex Matthews. He said the closure Read More »

• Center for Biological Diversity “tree huggers,” Endangered Species Act bid has PROP partnership concerned it – 4,000 year history of taking care of its coral

  The Pacific Islands Regional Ocean Partnership or PROP has great concerns over a proposed listing of 66 reef building corals under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read More »

• National Fisheries Institute – Top Ten List, a Familiar School of Fish

  10 Most Popular Make up More than 90% of the Fish Eaten Washington, DC – September 24, 2012  –  From Canned Tuna to Cod the top Read More »

• Worst fears about BP oil washing ashore after Isaac are coming true | Stuart H. Smith

  This is not just an inconvenience — it’s a serious environmental threat: Read More, click Read Article http://bklim.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/05/13684049-worst-fears-about-bp-oil-washing-ashore-after-isaac-are-coming-true-stuart-h-smith?email=html Read More »

• Shaheen Reaches Out to NH Fishermen on Brink of Collapse – More lip service

  Shaheen tells fishermen efforts to land $150 million in federal disaster relief have stalled, but federal grants of $5- to $10 million may still be available. “We’re doing Read More »

• KVH’a TrackPhone Is On Track And Ship Shape

   “Our global network is now complete, and our TracPhone product line offers a complete end-to-end solution to quickly and easily bring the benefits of fast, affordable VSAT service Read More »

• Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update MARCH 10, 2013

  “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 More »

• Boat of the Week from the Athearn Agency: 45′ Guimond Fiberglass Tuna/Lobster/Charter – Twin Cummins 6CTA8.3L’s

  Specifications and information here 14:31 Read More »

• NC woman sentenced for stealing crab pots

  ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) – State officials say a Pasquotank County woman has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to stealing nearly Read More »

• BEAUFORT NC Grayden Paul Bridge piling damaged by F/V Alex Marie, Point Pleasant, N.J

  BEAUFORT — A vessel that broke free late Saturday from the dock where it was tied up caused structural damage to the Grayden Paul Bridge beneath the Read More »