Daily Archives: June 16, 2013
When you lose something you can’t replace
South Coast Today reporter Steve Urbon did an article about Richard Gaines crossing the bar,”Reporter’s death silences voice for fishing industry” and the void that has become apparent to all of us that follow these issues. Scroll down at the link to continue
Iceland’s cod fishery making a comeback – Latest research shows spawning cod at highest levels in almost 50 years
Though many Canadian scientists consider gadus morhua an endangered species — around the coastlines of Iceland — cod is experiencing a comeback. The latest scientific data show spawning cod are at their highest levels in almost 
50 years. [email protected] -I’m interested in seeing the research.
Fish tender crew recognized for dramatic rescue in winter 2012
KODIAK, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard presented the crew of the Trident Seafoods fish tender Tuxedni with the prestigious Gold Lifesaving Medal awards for their heroic actions that saved the lives of five people from the sinking fishing vessel Heritage in 2012. Plancich ordered his crew to get underway to help. Others responded as well, but none as quickly as the Tuxedni. The crew of the Tuxedni battled high seas, 60 mph winds and freezing conditions to rescue the five people from a life raft. continued@therepublic
“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 everywhere; and Prince Edward Island’s Malpeque o
ysters have had an international reputation since winning the “best in show” title at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair. Newfoundland and the province of New Brunswick, meanwhile, are both renowned for trophy-size wild salmon. But my island is all about lobster, and one of my beach house goals is to eat as much as possible. continued@aol
Fish out of troubled waters: Field day held to examine habitat at Elwha River mouth
PORT ANGELES — New habitat for juvenile fish is increasing dramatically in the Elwha River estuary and the shoreline of Freshwater Bay, a survey found last week. Sediment pouring out of the Elwha River after dam-removal work is causing a number of changes, said Anne Shaffer of the Coastal Watershed Institute, which organized the Friday field day. continued@Peninsula Daily News
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update June 16, 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 the update
DAVID G. SELLARS ON THE WATERFRONT: Boat that once carried Fleet Adm. Nimitz visits Port Angeles, Port Townsend
THE WINGS OF Freedom vintage planes from World War II arrive on the North Olympic Peninsula this Monday morning (click on the story on the homepage). But another piece of World War II history, during which she served a noted American war hero, floated in last weekend and tied up at Port Angeles Boat Haven before moving on to Port Townsend. [email protected]
The incidental catch of seabirds in gillnet fisheries: A global review
Based on bird feeding ecology we identified 148 seabird species as susceptible to bycatch in gillnets, of which 81 have been recorded caught. The highest densities of susceptible species occur in temperate and sub-polar regions of both hemispheres, with lower densities in tropical regions. Gillnet fisheries,,,[email protected]
American Samoa adamant shark protection is adequate
The US National Marine Fisheries Service had sought public comments following a petition by two NGO groups which claimed the sharks are threatened by fishing. continued@radionewzealand
Opinion: Protect offshore lobsters, guard Maine industry – Democratic Rep. Mick Devin, Maine Legislature
The Maine Legislature turned back a measure that could have placed in jeopardy this $1 billion industry that supports 7,000 jobs. I’m proud to be able to say that Democrats and Republicans in both the House of Representatives and Senate considered the science and the sustainable practices of lobstermen and rejected a bill that however well-intentioned could have wreaked havoc on Maine’s vital lobster fishery. [email protected] LD 1549
Covering a death in the family – Gloucester Daily Times
There’s been a huge void here at the Times this week. Like many workplaces, the staff of the Times often seems like an extended family. And in that vein, last Sunday’s stunning news of Richard Gaines’ passing felt very much like a death in 
the family a well. continued@gloucesterdailytimes
