Daily Archives: November 1, 2013
In Memory of David Scott “Oaksey” Oakes 1967 – 2013
I never met David “Oaksey” Oakes, but I feel like I’ve known him for most of my life. I’ve seen his face on wharfs up and down the coast, along with other unnamed fishermen that would only be known by sight.
“You know that guy from the Miss Understood?” “The one that helped you jump start your truck?” “Yes yes!” “Hellofa guy, can’t think of his name, though!”
Oaksey was that guy! I’ve read so many comments and heard continuously that David Oakes would give anyone the shirt off of his back, but isn’t that a common thread amongst fishermen? I’ve read comments from cousin’s, his children, Son in Law, and friend’s, and they have included stories from the beginning of his life, to the end.
They have included fond memories of shared baloney and butter sandwiches made by his Grandmother, and shared with a cousin on his Grandfathers lobster boat, and a quick thinking Captain pushing the father of his grandchildren from a sinking vessel to give him a chance to survive. Some have made me laugh while some, I reveal, have made me cry. My tears have not been for a man that lived his life everyday to the fullest, but for those that live in his unexpected past which has arrived much too soon for them.
I say to you, the children and grand children of David Oakes, every time you look at each other, you will see his reflection in the faces you fix your gaze upon and you will know he is there with, and within each and every one you. I send my deepest sympathy and utmost respect to his Mother Elizabeth Oakes, his children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. 17:00
Brian J. Rothschild to Testify at MSA Reauthoization Listening Session: Mon. 11/4 in Boston
Senator Warren and Senator Begich’s offices have announced that the MSA Reauthorization hearing has been rescheduled for this coming Monday, November 4th. CSF’s President and CEO, Brian J. Rothschild, has accepted an invitation from Senator Warren’s office to testify at the hearing about the MSA Reauthorization. The meeting is open to the public and is first come, first served for seating. The listening session will be comprised of two panels. The first panel will be composed of members of fishing industry and fishing shore side businesses. The second panel will consist of members of the local marine science community. Read more @publicnotices 15:28Todays Warped Opinion of CLF Hyperbole – Same Old, Same Old
It is always interesting but rarely informative to read the often whining editorial opinions that emanate from the nation’s richest fishing port, New Bedford. The recent column, “Don’t take NOAA for an answer” (New Bedford Standard Times, October 28, 2013), is no exception. [email protected] 14:40 From Dick Grachek: CLF and The Right to the Judicial System For a guy that loves to sue NOAA/NMFS, its funny to watch him flip flop. Wait’ll Eco Based Management gets going. We’ll see some real flip flopping.
Kodiak fishermen’s likes/dislikes about fishing – This is Fish Radio. I’m Stephanie Mangini
Where another day at the office is common to most, it’s another day on the water for professional fisherman. Fish Radio asked Kodiak fishermen their favorite and least favorite things about fishing. more@fishradio 14:04
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission: Atlantic Striped Bass not overfished or experiencing overfishing
That’s right! After this week’s meeting we’re pleased to announce that the recent benchmark assessment indicates that the Atlantic Striped Bass resource is not overfished or experiencing overfishing relative to proposed new reference points defined in the assessment. [email protected] 12:14
Northeast Seafood Coalition policy director to testify at MSA Reauthorization Listening Session
Northeast Seafood Coalition (NSC) Policy Director Vito Giacalone will testify on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Massachusetts State House for a Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) Reauthorization Listening Session hosted by United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Mark Begich, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. [email protected] 12:04
Canadian Coast Guard vessel to be named after soldier killed in 2008
The Canadian Coast Guard said Thursday the sixth of its Hero Class vessels — a ship named for a young soldier killed in Afghanistan — has been accepted into the fleet. CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V., named after Mark Robert McLaren, 23, of Peterborough, Ont., will be based in Dartmouth and patrol the Atlantic region. more@heraldchronicle 09:46
Trip Limit Adjustments in New England Groundfish Fishery
NMFS announced temporary measures to increase the possession limits for Gulf of Maine cod, Cape Cod/Gulf of Maine yellowtail flounder, Gulf of Maine winter flounder, white hake, and pollock for Northeast multispecies common pool vessels for the remainder of the 2013 fishing year. This action is being taken because catch rates of these stocks are low. Increasing these possession limits is intended to provide additional fishing opportunities and help allow the common pool fishery to catch more of its quota for these stocks. Click here to read more 09:36
Major oyster reef rebuilding begins on Texas coast
MATAGORDA — A deep sea oyster reef restoration being touted as the largest ever in the Gulf of Mexico began in an unlikely place: a quarry in landlocked Missouri. [email protected] 09:28
