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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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‘An extreme crisis for our sacred salmon’: B.C. rockslide threatens First Nations’ food security
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Economic hardship being imposed on fishermen’s families because of four turtles (Actually it is because of bureaucratic nonsense) The Beaufort Observer
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New England Fishery Management Council meeting January 30-31, 2018 in Portsmouth, NH
The New England Fishery Management Council will be meeting at the Sheraton Harborside, Portsmouth, NH . To read the final agenda, click here Register for webinar Read More » -
Attn: Tier 1 and 2 Atlantic Mackerel Permit Holders – Marjorie Mooney-Seus say’s “You’re Approved!” “Come on down to,,,,,,,” UPDATED!
More individuals and entities approved to complete vessel hold measurements. Deadline to submit extended to December 31, 2013. NOAA Fisheries announces that we have expanded the Read More » -
UPDATE: 24 hour commercial salmon fishery now underway on the Fraser River – Video
WATCH: Commercial gillnetters are taking full advantage of a 24 hour sockeye salmon opening in the province. Jill Bennett has the latest. It’s a busy day Read More » -
Maine DMR – “We’re gonna nip ten days off of your scallop fishing season”!
Maine fishing regulators are proposing to trim 10 days from scallopseason along the state’s southern coast. The state Department of Marine Resources announced the proposed terms Read More » -
U.S. company fined nearly $3M for 2016 fuel spill in B.C. First Nation’s fishing territory.
A Texas-based company has been fined over $2.9 million in penalties after pleading guilty to a diesel spill from a tugboat that ran aground and sank Read More » -
Looking out for the fishing community; Rep. Jared Huffman announces bill – “Revitalizing the Economy of Fisheries in the Pacific Act”
The opportunity to refinance the loan at a lower interest rate would give local groundfish fishermen the same opportunities as any homeowner or business, Huffman said Read More » -
Can anyone save the North Atlantic right whale? A group of South Shore lobstermen say they know what the answer is
By the time Mike Lane shoves off the Cohasset docks, it’s past 8 a.m. — practically lunch time for a lobsterman. But it’s early spring, and Read More » -
Prince Edward Island Lobster fishermen prepare for fall season after challenging spring
“I’m feeling good about the season,” said Peter Hustler, who has been fishing since he was 15. “Everybody has to make an income.” Demand for lobster Read More » -
Premium Seafoods Isle Madame fish plant may be rebuilt
“I have to clean up this mess first,” Edgar Samson, president of Premium Seafoods Group, said Thursday. “We’ll be sending out a press release soon but that’s Read More » -
Major fire rips through Nova Scotia seafood plant
A major fire has caused extensive damage at a waterfront fish processing plant on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore. Brad Connors, a division commander with the Halifax Read More » -
Federal bill that could eliminate shark fin sales puts pressure on N.C. shark fishermen
The sale of shark fins may soon become illegal for coastal fisherman across the country. Legislation has been introduced to the House and Senate which would Read More » -
N.S. lobster fishermen protesting outside DFO offices against illegal poaching
Hundreds of fishermen are expected to spend Thursday protesting outside Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) offices in southwest Nova Scotia in an effort to draw Read More » -
Video: Shop in Shallotte creates nets for fishermen from the Pamlico Sound to Keys West
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As ‘Jaws’ turns 44, here are 44 things you didn’t know about the original blockbuster
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Cape May County Ends Litigation Over Failed Wind Energy Project
Cape May County has ended its legal battle against a proposed offshore wind energy farm after the state and federal agencies that had supported the project Read More » -
High Liner Foods Closing “underperforming” Malden, Mass., Frozen Seafood Plant
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And in New Jersey, Now They Want to Privatize Wildlife Management – No, I’m Not Kidding
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Our View: Disaster relief — so close and yet so far
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Rep. Walter B. Jones, R-N.C., co-sponsors bill to give exemption to fishing vessels
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Crew members questioned after alleged beheading at sea onboard a tuna longliner
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Offshore wind isn’t a partisan issue. This is how real NJ people will be impacted
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