Daily Archives: November 20, 2013
Dr. Rothschild receives Lifetime Achievement Award and Discusses CSF’s Proposed Rewritten National Standards
Dear Friends, Today, Brian Rothschild, President and CEO of CSF received the Highliner’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, Washington.NH Lobster gear molester in possession of dead lobsterman Anthony “Tony” Rahn traps – Was Rahm looking for stolen gear?
A 21-year-old Bedford man faces multiple charges related to possession of stolen lobster gear, including traps from a lobsterman who died in an accident. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials reported today that Kyle Basoukas, of Bedford, was arrested on Nov. 11 following a three-month investigation by N.H. Fish and Game Law Enforcement. [email protected] Answers sought in Portsmouth lobsterman’s death –Rahn, a longtime lobsterman and diver, went missing while diving in the area of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge at about 10:45 a.m. Friday, July 19. link 19:38
NEFMC Balks at Ban on Herring Trawling
The council declined to endorse the ban at its meeting Wednesday in Newport. The proposal would have prohibited trawling until each vessel has an independent full-time observer on board to monitor the catch. The restriction would have required the approval of federal fisheries regulators. more@mpbn 17:16
Tanner Crab Fishery Closed for 2014 Season
State officials announced this week that the tanner crab fishery would not open for the 2014 seasons in the eastern Aleutian Islands. But Unalaska’s small boat fishermen think they’ve found a way to expand the fishery — in an area that’s been closed for two decades. more@alaskapublic 16:25
Boat of the Week from the Athearn Agency: Quality Marine 90′ Raised Foc’sle Stern Trawler with Permits
Specification’s and information here 16:03
Wearing the right gear to keep you warm and dry is non-negotiable – Clothing and Gear
“Proper layering is a necessity if you’re to get the best performance you can out of the clothing you’re wearing,” says Mike Jackson, President of Grundéns USA in Poulsbo, Washington. more@fishermensnews 15:22
Coast Guard to intensify efforts to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic striped bass
In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, the Coast Guard is working to raise awareness of the federal regulations stating Atlantic striped bass may not be caught, harvested or possessed in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The EEZ begins three nautical miles from shore and extends out to 200 nautical miles. more@uscgnews 15:12
Nokomis Fishing Capt. Eddie Toomer is the second American to receive the Gladding Memorial Award for sustainable fishing.
Toomer, 68, a fourth-generation commercial fisherman, recently became only the second American to receive the Gladding Memorial Award for sustainable fishing. The annual award, started by The Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute in 2004, recognizes fishermen who work to preserve marine life. more@heraldtribune 14:59
Vatican warns of growing trend of fishing industry exploiting workers
It is renewing an appeal to governments to urgently ratify the Work in Fishing Convention 2007 (No. 188) to ensure the welfare of fishing crew are better protected. more@indcatholicnews 14:42
Royal Star in Tignish is working on a process – Pasteurized lobster could open new markets
P.E.I. is a step closer to marketing lobster that will last up to a month after it is cooked, and that could make it much easier to sell outside of the province. more@cbcnews 13:33
West Coast: Caught in the Sardine Shortage Net
A debate is on about whether the drop is cyclical or a sign of more dire shortages to come. But whatever the reason, commercial fishers, retailers, and even eco-tourist outfits could feel a ripple effect. [email protected] 13:06
New Yellowtail Flounder Survey Raises Questions Over Accuracy of Official Population Estimates
The initial results of a new, independent survey of Georges Bank yellowtail flounder raises questions over whether federal assessments of yellowtail abundance have been systematically underestimating the size of the population. [email protected] 12:12
SAFMC Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST (Sorry for the late post!) Webinar sign in here. 12:03
Today’s NEFMC Webinar
I was, again, invited to the dance, and my date showed up impaired.Strong Catches, Low Prices – Lobster season is underway in the Bay of Fundy
A June report from Fisheries and Oceans Canada says Bay of Fundy records have been broken five years in a row. A spokesperson said it was too early to predict how this fall season will turn out. more@cbcnews 09:04
NRDC, Center for Biological Diversity file petitions – NMFS considers pinto abalone for endangered list
A 6-inch Pacific Ocean marine snail prized for its delicate flavor and colorful shell will be considered for endangered or threatened species status. The National Marine Fisheries Service announced last week that it will conduct a status review for pinto abalone, which are found from Alaska to Baja California. more@sacbee 08:48
Greenpeace International: The behavior of the longline tuna fisheries industry is scandalous
Amsterdam, 20 November 2013 – A grave lack of regulations hinders sustainable management of the world’s oversized longline tuna fishery fleets, Greenpeace International warned as it released a new report today. more@fishupdate 08:29
Gulf Oystermen are Struggling.
The recent heavy rains are to blame for the DMR closing the Pass Christian oyster reefs Tuesday afternoon. more@wlox,com
It’s 98 percent off this year. That’s the lowest I’ve ever seen it,” said George Barisich, president of the United Commercial Fisherman’s Association. Barisich believes seeing lingering effects of the BP oil disaster are impacting oyster landings. He said dispersed oil made it impossible for spat to catch on reefs, so few new oysters could grow. wwltv.com
Oystermen say crop in short supply ahead of Thanksgiving – In just a few days, shoppers will head to stores to buy oysters to make dressing for Thanksgiving. But some local oystermen say they’re struggling to find enough crop and they only foresee the problem getting worse. more@fox8live 08:14
John Bullard , NOAA NE Regional Administrator – My View: Fisheries hold challenges, opportunities
The recent release of Fisheries of the United States 2012, a NOAA annual report, contains a lot of good information on revenues and landings for the nation’s fisheries. The majority of fish stocks in the Northeast are not overfished. As a result, we have some of the most valuable fisheries in the country. more@GDT
