Daily Archives: December 7, 2014
Shrimp stock decline widespread, research shows
Aschan pointed out research shows the world cold water prawn stocks are declining. She said there are larger and expanding cod stocks and predation by young cod reduces shrimp recruitment to the fishery. However, a warming ocean is probably the main reason for the decline — directly and indirectly, she noted. Read the rest here 19:17
North Pacific Council Meeting in Anchorage December 8 -16, 2014 Listen Live with Adobe Connect!
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Mid-Atlantic Council Meeting in Baltimore December 8 – 11, 2014 Listen live with Adobe Connect
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PUTNAM: Harder to catch fish, bring home the bacon in New England
You don’t have to be an economist to see that the fishing industry is a big deal, particularly in New England. The actions of NMFS and NOAA are going to create a significant negative financial impact to our local fishermen, but many other businesses that support and finance the fishing industry. If you feel it is harder to put food on the table or a dollar in your savings account, what is happening in the ubiquitous fishing industry is worthy of your attention. Read the rest here
Lake Erie Commercial fishing done for the year
Even though the species have changed over the years, Lake Erie has long hosted a valuable commercial fishing industry. The first fish caught in commercial quantities included muskellunge and northern pike, before moving on to whitefish varieties and then members of the perch family. Read the rest here 16:43
Greenpeace and Cornish fishermen lobby George Eustice MP over unfair fishing quota
Greenpeace volunteers and Cornish fishermen will be meeting George Eustice on Saturday morning at his constituency office to express their concern over the “unfair fishing quota system”. They are handing in a petition from over 2,000 people from or near his constituency of Camborne, Redruth and Hale. Read the rest here 15:44
“We don’t want this money.” Fund approved to help Columbia River gillnetters adapt to (forced) change
“We don’t want this money. I don’t want this money,” said gillnetter Chris Cameron. “We’re in a time when people are trying to make a living. We’re talking about two thousand dollars here. That doesn’t do nothing.” Jim Wells, president of the gillnetting group Salmon for All, told commissioners fishermen testing out alternatives to gillnets haven’t been successful. Read the rest here 15:19
Animal welfare organizations in B.C. are furious over the stolen teeth from their dead orca
The young adult female whale was found floating off the coast Thursday and had been brought ashore. “Someone last night selfishly, cruelly, illegally cut off several teeth from her,” Marcie Callewaert of the Victoria Marine Science Association told CTV. “It’s a crime that can’t be described. It’s a crime against science; it’s a crime against her and the respect to Rhapsody.” . Read the rest here 14:38
Dischner: Another year of halibut quota cuts on the table for 2015 (lots of info)
Pacific halibut fishermen could have a reduced catch next year if the International Pacific Halibut Commission opts to go with the “blue-line” projection released Dec. 2, but Alaskan fishermen in some areas may see a slightly higher quota than in 2014. The blue-line projection calls for a coastwide catch of about 25.02 million pounds million pounds, and total fishery removals of 38.72 million pounds. Read the rest here 13:12
Deepwater Wind’s political ties helped lift $1.5B green-energy proposal to LIPA finals
“If there is financial influence that’s trying to push for a project that should not be funded, it would be terribly disappointing because it should be not about winning but doing what’s right,” said Bonnie Brady, executive director of the. Deepwater’s ties to environmental groups also run deep. One high-profile supporter of the Long Island project is the Natural Resources Defense Council. Read the rest here 12:17
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, December 7, 2014
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 here To read all the updates, click here 11:28
