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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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If the info comes from some enviro group, its good! Info from the lobster fishermen? Not good!
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Coast Guard rescues Commercial Fisherman from capsized vessel near St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Coast Guard rescued a man, Thursday, after his 36-foot commercial fishing vessel capsized 18 miles west of St. Petersburg. Rescued was Robert Heart, 48. Coast Read More » -
Uncertainty about gillnets on Columbia hurts the bottom line for repair, equipment businesses
ASTORIA, Oregon — Uncertainty over the future of the gillnet fishery on the Columbia River has begun to hurt the businesses that supply the trade. “We’ve had Read More » -
Crab fishermen test pop-up fishing gear to reduce whale entanglements
Traditionally, the Dungeness crab fishing season runs from November through June using vertical line fishing gear that spans from the surface to the seafloor. After whale Read More » -
Baker to Obama: Monument plan contrary to regional ocean planning
Governor Charlie Baker today directly addressed his concerns to President Obama about the potential designation of one or more National Marine Monuments off the coast of Read More » -
Oh WOW, Man. Not the Pot Gardens! – Biologists identify pot gardens as salmon threat
Water use and other actions by the marijuana industry in the Emerald Triangle of Northern California and Southern Oregon are threatening salmon already in danger of Read More » -
Treasurer of Australia Josh Frydenberg warns of ‘significant impact’ of coronavirus on economy
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned of a “significant impact on the Australian economy” from the coronavirus as seafood businesses fear they will have to close their Read More » -
Ocean County, NJ Mayors express strong concern and opposition to Offshore Wind Farms
Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra believes many people may not want to come to the beaches if these wind turbines are just offshore. “Tourism is Read More » -
Opposite forecasts for SE pinks, Bristol Bay reds; Cook Inlet busts
Biologists are forecasting another weak pink salmon year for Southeast and another strong sockeye salmon run for Bristol Bay coming in the 2020 season. The forecasts Read More » -
Shrimpers in Darien prepare for the season ahead
While spring just started, shrimpers in south Georgia are already thinking of summer and are preparing their boats for the season ahead. Joseph Keller has been Read More » -
‘We’re not dying yet. But …’ Fisherman fears new rules smothering herring industry
Gerry O’Neill looks at the water world spinning around him, a world of regulation and re-regulation and over-regulation — in other words, the modern world of Read More » -
Campaign: climate change threatening Maine lobsters
PORTLAND — A coalition of diverse groups is launching a campaign to raise public awareness about pollution they say is threatening Maine’s lobster population. A press Read More » -
Walker names picks for North Pacific Fishery Management Council
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will have two new faces next fall, and the governor’s picks for the seat could push the council toward decisions Read More » -
With a cut in clamming licenses looming, Brunswick harvesters consider digging quahogs to save jobs
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Brunswick-area shellfish harvesters are looking at better management of the large, hard-shelled clams known as quahogs as one way to offset what could Read More » -
Spanish trawler captain to appear in Cork court
A Spanish fishing captain is due to appear before a court in County Cork this morning on charges relating to alleged breaches of fishing regulations. The Read More » -
Rival measures would restore alewives into the St. Croix
The future of spawning alewife runs in the St. Croix River will likely be decided by state lawmakers next month as they evaluate rival bills aimed Read More » -
New Hampshire fishermen face declining prices
Local commercial fishermen say the price per pound they earn for their catch has dropped in recent years as their industry continues to struggle financially.Fishermen say Read More » -
Now here’s a true fish story
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Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 80′ Steel Shrimper with Freezer Hold, Cat 3406
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission discusses salmon fishing reforms
Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Commission was briefed Saturday on the Columbia River salmon reforms, but took no action. Kyle Adicks of the state Department of Fish Read More » -
From Wheatley: Voyage to the bottom of the sea (Part 1)
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Southcentral Alaska halibut anglers may face bag limit cuts by 2014 – Alaska Dispatch
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Myths that won’t go away – Stories about fisheries sustainability that are simply wrong
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Why Maine fishermen may be losing their knowledge of the sea
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