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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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Quinlan Bros. to be sold to Royal Greenland in another N.L. fishery shakeup
In a stunning move, the owners of Quinlan Brothers Limited — one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest and best-known seafood processing companies — have announced the Read More » -
Next time some vegan tells you eating wild ocean fish is wrong, show them this! – It takes how much water to grow an almond?!
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Oil spill would ‘overwhelm’ resources, B.C. minister warned
Officials in British Columbia privately warned the environment minister that the province lacks the ability to manage oil spills from existing and future oil traffic, and Read More » -
Something different today: Why commodity markets are in for a rude awakening
Hedge funds and large commodity traders have reportedly been stockpiling copper in China since 2004-2005. The purpose, according to a Dow Jones exposé published in mid-2008, was Read More » -
Coast Guard medevacs 62-year-old man from vessel near Point Piedras
The Coast Guard medevaced a 62-year-old man from the fishing vessel Pamela Rose approximately eight nautical miles north of Point Piedras, Thursday morning. At approximately midnight, a good Samaritan Read More » -
F/V Caitlin & Mairead safe after taking on water, Coast Guard assists, towing to Montauk
On Wednesday night, the Coast Guard is towing a commercial fishing vessel back to Montauk that was taking on water about 30 miles south of Montauk Read More » -
From Sandy Hook to Cape May, rising gas/diesel prices impact the marine industry
At the Fishermen’s Dock Co-op along the Manasquan Inlet, the cost of fuel for privately owned commercial fishing boats comes out of the day’s catch, usually Read More » -
Prepping for Dumping Day in LFA 35 October 14
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North Carolina Fisheries Association Weekly Update for November 2, 2018
>Click here to read the Weekly Update<, to read all the updates >click here<, for older updates listed as NCFA >click here<15:10 Read More » -
South Pacific Tuna Treaty renegotiation session concluded successfully
The most recent South Pacific Tuna Treaty renegotiation session concluded successfully on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Negotiators from the United States and representatives of the 16 Read More » -
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Monomoy wildlife refuge plan fuels anger in Chatham
The plan contains a blanket prohibition on harvesting mussels, which are considered an important food source for migrating ducks such as eiders. It also prohibited the Read More » -
Fish processor says contract breach cost it millions
D’Eon Fisheries Ltd. of West Pubnico alleged in Nova Scotia Supreme Court documents filed Wednesday that defendants Scotia Harvest Seafoods Inc. of Digby and Marro Management Inc. of Read More » -
Displacement of fishermen? Offshore Wind Could Have Major Adverse Impact on Commercial Fisheries
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) draft supplemental environmental review for Vineyard Wind off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts indicates that offshore wind Read More » -
Update: RCMP confirm Miss Ally found – divers readying for mission
RCMP in Woods Harbour confirmed the overturned hull of Miss Ally was sighted by one of the planes patrolling the area around 10 a.m Saturday morning. Read More » -
Board of Fish at Kodiak: permit stacking, trawling hot topics; Wal-Mart reps talk salmon at Juneau
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Port of Coos Bay Ice Plant Rebuild Project – Some businesses express frustration with officials over new layout, lack of inclusion
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The Saving Seafood Crew exposes the Myths of Blue Ocean Institute’s Elizabeth Brown
n her online article, “Reopening New England’s Closed Fishing Areas Would Be Bad For Mammals, Too,” the Blue Ocean Institute’s Elizabeth Brown echoes these claims, stating: Read More » -
Opinion: Governor should recognize value of Alaska groundfish industry – Al Burch
Something remarkable happened in my hometown of Kodiak recently. Roughly 1,000 people turned out to celebrate our groundfish trawl fishery. It was a family affair, with processing workers Read More » -
‘Wicked Tuna’ captains to participate in OBX Seafood Fest on Saturday, Oct. 17
The four local captains who starred in ‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ will be on hand at the Outer Banks Seafood Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17. Joining Read More » -
NCFA Weekly Update for Jan. 16, 2015
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Squeezed Scallops Land High Prices
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Commercial crabbers concerned about Center for Biological Diversity’s coral petition
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Nova Scotia calls tender for Fundy tidal power site
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Tullus Gordon remembered for contributions to fishing and construction industries
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Mystery: One-time “Shark Capital of the World” Cape Town, South Africa has lost all of its “man-eating” Great Whites!
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