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The New England groundfish debacle (Part III): who or what is at fault? Nils E. Stolpe/FishNet
NILS STOLPE: The New England groundfish debacle (Part IV): Is cutting back harvest really the answer?
While it’s a fact that’s hardly ever acknowledged, the assumption in fisheries management is that if the population of a stock of fish isn’t at some arbitrary level, it’s because of too much fishing. Hence the term “overfished.” Hence the mandated knee jerk reaction of the fisheries managers to not enough fish; cut back on fishing. What of other factors? They don’t count. It’s all about fishing, because fishing is all that the managers can control; it’s their Maslow’s Hammer. When it comes to the oceans it seems as if it’s about all that the industry connected mega-foundations that support the anti-fishing ENGOs with hundreds of millions of dollars a year in “donations” are interested in controlling. Read the article here
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READER’S CORNER: Boycott open-pen fish farming products – Fred Giffin, Hantsport
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Dear Secretary Ross.
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County board voices opposition to bill to end non-tribal gillnetting in Washington
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Sunday night – Live Stream Presentation – Tragedy and Courage on the Bering Sea – 360North
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Russian fish escaping into Louisiana waters? Sturgeon farming plan raises alarm
Nutria, feral hogs and Asian carp are just a few of the foreign invaders harming Louisiana’s marshes and rivers. Now the state is entertaining the idea Read More » -
Study Finds There Are Literally More Fish in the Sea
A new study from researchers with the Malaspina Expedition, managed by the Spanish National Research Council, found there could be 10 times more fish mass in the Read More » -
Offshore Wind Turbines Blamed For Killing Family Of Whales
Marine environmental experts blame offshore wind turbines for the deaths of three minke whales that washed up on British beaches, The Times reported Monday. Wildlife experts Read More » -
Maine lobster group backs new speed limit on ships to protect whales
A proposal to expand speed limits along the East Coast might have little impact on vessels off Maine and is not directly linked to two lawsuits Read More » -
Fishermen, processor weigh in on 3Ps cod fishery after DFO technical briefing
Glen Hodge depends on cod caught in fishing zone 3Ps for his livelihood. Though he also catches crab and lobster, the species provides 60 per cent Read More » -
The Fight Rages On As Byler Inches Closer To A Federal Trial Against The US Coast Guard And City of Kodiak
In late 2022 and early 2023, Professional Mariner Darren Byler of Kodiak, Alaska filed two separate multi-million-dollar lawsuits: one against the United States Coast Guard and Read More » -
Lobster fishermen wary of Maritime panel report
Lobster fishermen say they’ll carefully examine the recommendations put forward by a three-province panel looking at the future of the industry. more@cbcnews 11:29 Read More » -
For first time in 60 years, spring-run Chinook salmon reproduce in San Joaquin River
As work to restore the San Joaquin River continues, scientists are seeing promising signs that salmon can thrive in the river as hatchery fish reach new Read More » -
California Dungeness crab industry bounces back with strong season
Crabbers, seafood processors and state biologists agree that the most recent Dungeness crab season, which ended June 30 south of Mendocino County, was above average. Considering Read More » -
Mercury contamination could permanently close lobster grounds at mouth of Penobscot River
“I commend the DMR for saying, ‘Look, we have an issue. We have to address it,’” Mike Dassett, a lobsterman from Belfast, said at the hearing. Read More » -
Larry the lobster strips for the camera.
Christa Sandall knows lobsters. As an interpreter at the Bonne Bay Marine Station in Norris Point, she spends a lot of time with the animals in Read More » -
60-Day Notice of Intent to Sue NOAA under the Endangered Species Act Regarding Sea Grant’s Funding of Offshore Aquaculture Projects
Dear Secretary Ross, et al.: Friends of the Earth (“FOE”) and Center for Food Safety (“CFS”) hereby notify you of violations of the Endangered Species Act Read More » -
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal Under Fire From British Fishermen, More
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Beer and Boats! Historic fishing smack to deliver Green Jack beer to popular festival
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The Medal of Bravery to be awarded to the Miss Ally divers
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Calls for reform, and a coming resignation, as fight rages over coastal fisheries
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A desperate try to restock the Potomac’s sturgeon
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