Daily Archives: April 12, 2013
Fishermen fight for representative on Monterey Bay sanctuary council
Representation on an advisory council has reignited long-simmering tensions between the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the fishing community. Fosmark said she has heard Michel say, “If you don’t agree with the sanctuary expanding, then you shouldn’t be on the SAC.” The expansion is not widely supported, local fishermen said, and Fosmark is their collective voice. The letter to Michel was signed by commercial fishermen from Eureka to San Diego. continued
Where did global warming go? The deep ocean, experts say
Flatfish flexibility OK’d; Steller sea lion EIS not ready
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council took final action on several groundfish issues, and made preliminary moves toward additional changes in the future at its April 3 to 8 meeting in Anchorage. continued
New DNR program extends to Southern Maryland – tougher penalty system for commercial fishing violations.
SoMd News – Previously, a waterman had to receive multiple convictions before the department could impose a suspension; the new system allows the agency to impose suspensions for a single conviction, according to DNR. Additionally, the state increased the penalty for engaging in commercial fishing with a suspended license, a revoked license or without a license, by establishing a fine of up to $25,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. continued
Good Samaritan helps rescue 3 from shrimp boat F/V Angel Lady fire off Galveston
The captain of the shrimp boat Angel Lady called the watchstander at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston at 10:04 a.m., reporting that the shrimp boat Capt. Hunter was on fire with three people aboard. The Coast Guard Cutter Manta was diverted and a boatcrew from Station Galveston was launched to assist. The station boatcrew arrived in about 10 minutes, but before they arrived on scene, a good Samaritan aboard a pleasure craft rescued the three crewmembers in distress. continued
Couple claim wrongful firing by Rockland Me. Island Institute
The Franks were hired in 2009, according to their lawsuit. James Frank was hired to assist in the creation of the Port Clyde Community Groundfish Sector organization due to his extensive experience in commercial fisheries and his familiarity with the Knox County fishing industry. Susan Frank was hired as data collection manager. continued
Tendering report sought after possible electronic monitoring ‘gaming’ exposed
The North Pacific Fishery Management program heard about the status of the new marine observer program at its Anchorage meeting. continued
Sitting in the hot seat – Stewart Lamont managing director of Tangier Lobster Company Ltd
THE SOU’WESTER – Standing at the front of the room, Stewart Lamont likens himself to that guy who sits in the dunking booth – he’s the centre of attention and all you want to do is throw things at him. One thing is certain. Lamont has guts. How else would you describe a lobster dealer and shipper willing to stand before a room of lobster fishermen – a meeting he helped to organize – to answer questions about why they’re paid the price they get? continued
New England shrimp season ends with a whimper
AP – 
PORTLAND — The Gulf of Maine shrimp fishing season is coming to an end with a whimper. The season officially ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday, although boats for the most part stopped fishing weeks ago because of a lack of shrimp in the Gulf of Maine. continued
Belfast Maine fish company to double production, add 40-50 workers
BELFAST, Maine — At Ducktrap River of Maine, the smokers — and employees — are working six days a week to meet the ever-increasing demand for products such as smoked Atlantic salmon, trout and mackerel, but still can’t keep up. continued
Louisiana Chef’s Solution to Asian Carp Invasion – Eat Them! video
louisianaseafoodnews.com – Louisiana Chef Philippe Parola has had his eye on the Asian carp situation in Louisiana for several years, and he is not shy about expressing his worry and frustration over the slow bureaucracy of addressing what he sees as a serious threat to the ecosystem and the state’s multi-million dollar recreational and commercial fishing industry. continued
New British Columbia hatchery for endangered white sturgeon opens on Nechako River
A new hatchery to be built on the Nechako River is giving the endangered white sturgeon a chance at survival. Construction will begin immediately on a conservation centre in Vanderhoof that will be owned and operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. It will cost approximately $10-million to build and operate for the next decade. continued
Tepco Faces Decision to Dump Fukushima atomic station Radioactive Water in Pacific
Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501)’s discovery of leaks in water storage pits at the wrecked Fukushima atomic station raises the risk the utility will be forced to dump radioactive water in the Pacific Ocean. Pacific bluefin tuna caught off San Diego in August 2011 was found to contain radioactive cesium 10 times higher than fish seized in previous years, researchers including Daniel Madigan and Nicholas Fisher said last May. The radiation levels, which the group said don’t pose a danger to public health, are expected to decline over time, they said in a study at the time. continued
Ocean Fishing Ban – Should large areas of the ocean be off-limits to fishing? Daniel Pauly thinks so.
ScienCentral News – Should large areas of the ocean be off-limits to fishing? Daniel Pauly, professor at the Fisheries Centre at the University of British Columbia is telling the world in journals like Nature that fish stocks in the oceans are plummeting, and that the only way to replenish them is to ban fishing in certain areas. continued
Man admits theft in fishing case
Christopher J. Perkins was ordered to pay $1,000 restitution to the owner of the boat on which Perkins fished, his boss Bill Brown. He was also ordered to pay $1,406.47 restitution to Rose’s Oil Services Inc. for boat supplies that he paid for with a check that ultimately bounced. continued
The QUIKSLING – New life-saving device to be unveiled at Skipper Expo
An innovative new life-saving device developed by a former Gardenstown fisherman will be on display for the first time at the Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show. continued
Boothville La. man pleads guilty to harassing fisherman
Today, April 11, a Boothville man pled guilty to one count of criminal damage under $500 and one count of harassing a person lawfully fishing in Plaquemines Parish. continued
Chinook salmon season to open May 1 for Bay Area commercial fishermen
HALF MOON BAY — Fishery managers have circled May 1 as the opening date for what promises to be the second consecutive good season for Bay Area commercial salmon fishing. continued
National Marine Fisheries Service plans workshops on harbor seal protections
The National Marine Fisheries Service will conduct workshops in Juneau and Yakutat on April 22-23, seeking public comment on vessel interaction with harbor seals in glacial fjords. Yakutat, a community of 622 at the top of Alaska’s 
Panhandle, has one of the highest uses of subsistence resources in the state, and harbor seals are the backbone of its subsistence food. continued
Press Release to Fisherynation.com – Salmon Pandemic in Norway! From: Green Warriors of Norway
From: Green Warriors of Norway <[email protected]>
Subject: PRESS RELEASE; SALMON pandemic in NORWAY!
Message Body:
The environmental rights activist group, the Green Warriors of Norway (Norges Miljøvernforbund), started 11 April a nationwide campaign aimed at convenience stores that sell sick / infected fish. All grocery stores are targets for action when nearly all farmed salmon sold are ill and / or infected with ISA and / or PD. Complete press release is available here website
