Daily Archives: August 17, 2013

Newfoundland / Labrador Cod fishing for food: right or privilege?

I’m writing on the last day of the first leg of the 2013 recreational cod fishery. It’s early Sunday morning and the rain is pouring down in buckets. There’s quite a breeze of wind blowing as well, a very sweet morning for relaxing or working under a tight roof with a steaming cup of strong black Costa Rican coffee. There won’t be any boats cod fishing off Mad Rock this morning. But you never know, the last day and all, some silly soul might venture forth from a sheltered harbour and risk life and limb for a few fillets of cod. I’ve seen it before with my own eyes. more@weekendtelegram23:11:39

Monterey Bay trawling deal hailed as a breakthrough – Fishermen, environmentalists long at odds ( I won’t let the enviros off the hook, Uh uh)

The groups spent nearly a year negotiating a proposal that identifies areas the Pacific Fisheries Management Council should reopen and close to bottom fishing in the sanctuary. It was a task, participants said, that took its toll and tested the mettle of individual patience. (A lot to ponder because of this article. We’ve all got lots to talk about .) more@montereyherald22:49:02

The five-chapter series on F/V Lady Mary sinking

9057891-standard lady maryThe Star-Ledger spent months investigating the sinking of a Cape May-based scallop boat that left six dead and spared just one crew member. This five-chapter series was printed in a 20-page special Sunday Star-Ledger section and will be presented over four days on NJ.com. Read more about how this story was researched.  [email protected]   EC Newellman provided this pdf version. Thank you, EC

American eel discovered in Ind.’s White River – It swam here from the Atlantic Ocean, biologist says

When fisheries biologist Drew Holloway applied electric current to the White River during a fish population survey last week, he was as stunned as the fish. more@thestarpress 13:51:54

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians takes steps toward retrieving some fishing nets from Lake Michigan

Although commercial fisherman Thomas Battice has been sent to prison, his trap nets in Lake Michigan can’t just be pulled out by anyone who wants them out. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, which licensed Battice, did what it could to start the process for removing Battice’s nets this week, though, and said in a press release Friday that the nets would eventually be retrieved. more@ludingtondailynews

Thomas Battice sentenced to prison – the story

Coast Guard, State of Alaska monitors defueling of fishing tender F/V Fate Hunter near Shoup Bay, Alaska

uscg-logo450x338_q75 iiittttVALDEZ, Alaska — Coast Guard and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation personnel continue to monitor response efforts to remove the pollution threat and cargo of fish from the 65-foot fishing tender Fate Hunter, grounded near  Shoup Bay, four miles west of Valdez, Friday. more@uscgnews

High-tech data will help guide fishing nets in South Jersey

LOWER TOWNSHIP – The next time Lund’s Fisheries wants to land a particular species of fish while avoiding other species they aren’t supposed to catch, a new high-tech system aboard the boats could point them in the right direction. That’s the promise of a system currently being installed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on all 12 vessels owned by Lund’s Fisheries, as well as independent fishing boats docked locally. more@pressofac

Man. This is one slow fish news day! Dead whale stuck underneath Agentia dock

According to Argentia Management Authority Port Facility and Operations Officer Loyola Pomeroy, there’s been a bad smell in the harbour for at least a few days, but most people thought it was coming from the regular work that goes on in the harbour. more@cbcnews

Latest boat crash a reminder to be safe

Two shrimpers were rescued Wednesday by Terrebonne Water Patrol deputies after spending the night on their boat, which capsized in Tuesday’s heavy rain. Boat owner Dale LeBeouf of Montegut and his helper, Ronnie Blanchard of Chauvin, were found about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on the 27-foot skiff in Bay La Fleur near Montegut, the Sheriff’s Office said. Neither man was hurt. more@dailycomet

Thriving in Cape Cod’s Waters, Gray Seals Draw Fans and Foes

A survey in 1994 spotted 2,035 seals in Cape Cod waters. In 2011, surveyors counted more than 15,700, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Some scientists suggest the number of gray seals in United States waters may now be at its highest point in history. more@nyt

Another Company Refuses to Stock Non MSC Labeled Salmon from Alaska – SODEXO

radio-microphoneU.S. Senator Mark Begich is objecting to a decision by a large food contractor to only serve seafood certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council. Alaska’s commercially caught salmon currently lack that certification. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story. listen @kdlg