Daily Archives: November 5, 2012
Fish council eyes December for ’13 limits By Richard Gaines Staff Writer GDT
The New England Fishery Management Council has set a special one-day meeting Dec. 20 to take final action on most groundfish allocations for the 2013 fishing year that begins May 1, and take near final action on Framework 48 which updates and refines Amendment 16 and its catch share maagement system. The special meeting was spun off the November council meeting set for Newport, R.I., due to the welter of issues. http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1499658911/Fish-council-eyes-December-for-13-limits
This fisherman promises to rebuild after storm destroys home
In the truest sense of the word, I will be starting over. There are many saving graces in this disaster, beginning with the outpouring of love from friends, family, and people in the fishing industry who have all offered prayers and help. That’s a true testament to our industry of fishermen as a close-knit, caring family, and I am thankful. Read more http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20121105/NEWS02/311050020/This-fisherman-promises-rebuild-after-storm-destroys-home
Groupergate – Goliath Grouper Is Overfished
In Florida, the Goliath grouper is considered to be responsible for the depleting of spiny lobsterharvest, and sport fishermen blame them for eating snappers. But a recent study has vindicated the fish. Independent scientist Sarah Frias’ study, released this month, found that goliath groupers are not the cause for declining lobster and snapper stocks in Florida. According to her study, overfishing is the main cause. http://fishery.about.com/b/2012/10/30/groupergate-goliath-grouper-is-overfished.htm?nl=1
