Daily Archives: August 25, 2013

More nets seized as Fisheries’ patrols enforce Fraser fishing ban – 10 nets pulled up; one person under investigation after weekend patrols

fisheries_and_oceansFishery officers pulled up 10 more illegal nets in a weekend of patrolling on  the Fraser River, where a total ban on fishing for summer sockeye remains in  effect. Another person is being investigated for Fisheries Act violations, bringing  the total to 28, along with nine vessels and 60 nets seized since the ban was  ordered earlier this month. more@vancouversun  23:20

The snubbing of Alaska salmon – Laine Welch

Alaska salmon continues to get snubbed by ill informed, far away big wigs who believe they are  best suited to make  the seafood choices for their customers. Last week Sodexo, one of the world’s largest food purveyors – said its policy is to only serve seafood certified by (you guessed it) the London-based Marine Stewardship Council.  In this case, the fish is targeted to the US troops.  more@sitnews 22:49

From the Deckboss – Blue North fined, ordered to pay $179,000 in restitution after guilty plea to illegal cod catch

On 12/15/10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Dutch Harbor were contacted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, which reported that the F/V Blue Ace, a 124-foot catcher-processor, had taken Pacific cod with longline gear in state waters closed to vessels 60 feet or greater in overall length. more@Deckboss 20:46

Maine Department of Marine Resources proposes rules for 2013-14 scallop season

Like last year, the is proposing to limit scallop fishing along most of the coast to 70 days and in Cobscook Bay to 44 days. Fishermen still would be limited to catching 10 gallons a day in Cobscook Bay on days they are allowed to fish there and, as they were for most of last winter, to 15 gallons a day everywhere else. more@bdn 20:25

When Moby Dick Is On the Menu Count on US Commerce for recipes.

During the golden age of whaling in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a tepid reception to whale meat meant that it was a culinary afterthought in the deadly hunt for sperm, ambergris, and blubber. By the turn of the century, whale meat was a six-ton curiosity for most American palates. In 1918, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Fisheries published a small pamphlet on the matter: “Whales and Porpoises as Food.” But what kind of food?  “With Thirty-Two Recipes.”Excellent. Something for tonight? more@laphamsquarterly   19:31

Commerce recipes

Dam blocking prime fish habitat on Walla Walla River will be removed in September

A diversion dam blocking nearly 50 miles of prime fish spawning habitat on the Walla Walla River is slated for removal by September as part of a decadeslong effort to rid the waterways of so-called   more@oregonlive 19:14

Mercury levels in Pacific fish likely to rise in coming decades, study reports

The study also confirmed that the mercury found in Pacific fish near Hawaii likely traveled through the air for thousands of miles before being deposited on the ocean surface in rainfall, said U-M environmental scientist Joel Blum. The North Pacific fisheries are downwind from rapidly industrializing nations such as China and India that are increasingly reliant on coal-burning power plants, a major source of mercury pollution. [email protected] 16:46

It ain’t about fishin’, but it was a distraction while I looked for fish news! Kelowna mayor surprised when interviewer removes top – Video

This chick is using big guns to draw attention to her,,,,radio show. The mayor of Kelowna, B.C., found himself put on the spot when a blogger chatting with him about women’s rights removed her top mid-interview. “Mr Mayor, do you have any piercings?” more@chronicleherald  12:00 Talk about High Noon!,

DFO POACHER PATROL – 4 nets seized in the Fraser Canyon, 1 near Port Mann Bridge despite salmon fishing ban

Conservation officers have seized another five nets from poachers along the Fraser River despite a ban on fishing for all salmon species.Twenty-seven people are being investigated and the DFO is also looking into complaints of illegal fish sales.Poachers can face a fine of up to $100,000 or up to two years in jail if found guilty. more@cbcnews 11:34

DAVID G. SELLARS ON THE WATERFRONT: Largest log ship takes on cargo at Port Angeles terminal (exporting raw material)

THE LARGEST BULK cargo ship to arrive for a load of logs at the Port of Port Angeles in recent memory was tied up at Terminal 3. The 2-year-old STX Rapido arrived Aug. 12 from Korea by way of San Diego, Los Angeles and Vancouver, B.C., where she offloaded coils and plates of steel in each port.  With some regularity, the latest wave of log ships has been coming into Port Angeles for the past 3½ years. more@pdn 11:19

Booming lobster population pinches profits for Maine’s fishery

BDN“I’m sure the corn farmer, or the wheat farmer, or chicken farmers all felt the same way at some point,” said Pete Daley, a manager at Garbo Lobster Co in Hancock, Maine, one of the country’s largest distributors. “People say, ‘I’m not getting the price I used to get, or the price I deserve.’ But what we’re seeing here is an industry that’s evolving.” more@bdn  10:42

Two Wealthy Carbon Producers Preach: Richard Branson and James Cameron: Time has come to protect the high seas

Like most commons, the high seas are poorly regulated. Environmental controls on mining, fishing, pollution and shipping are inconsistent, weak or altogether absent. There are no uniform requirements to assess and manage industrial activities, no mandate for modern, ecosystem-based management, and no mechanisms to create marine refuges. more@sunsentinal 10:13

Raleigh entrepreneurs Ryan Speckman and Lin Peterson bring fresh NC seafood to the Triangle

The two men saw an opportunity in Triangle consumers’ hunger to eat local food. One thing there wasn’t much of in the marketplace was North Carolina seafood. Most of the seafood caught off North Carolina heads north on Interstate 95 and doesn’t come inland. The few entrepreneurs ferrying seafood from the coast typically either sell directly to consumers or sell only to restaurants. Speckman and Peterson chose a different path. more@newsobserver  09:43

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update August 25, 2013

rifa“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 09:10

Funding to aid research into new shrimp trawl technology

863a4ac9dc_64635696_o2The Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI) will study new shrimp trawl technology with the aid of $70,054 in funding from the provincial government. more@weekendtelegram  09:04

Compass: EPA can and should block Pebble mine

This week, as one of her first priorities as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, administrator Gina McCarthy is coming to Alaska to visit Bristol Bay. The question she must soon answer is whether one of the world’s largest copper-gold-molybdenum mines could be responsibly developed and operated amid the spawning grounds of one of the world’s largest runs of wild salmon. more@and  08:50