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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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Magnuson management – how well is it working?
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The South West fishing industry faces potential destruction from a “no deal” Brexit coupled with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a leading industry figure says. Jim Portus, Read More » -
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New rules came into force last week affecting the visas most commonly used by non-UK fishermen. The industry heavily criticised the move, saying it could lead Read More » -
New Brunswick lobster fisherman Alfred Rousselle, 32, remembered as a family man who always had a smile for others
More than 300 people packed the small Catholic church in Brantville on Thursday for the funeral of one of the fishermen killed in Tabusintac last weekend. An Read More » -
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Considers Menhaden Regulation Changes
Life is about to possibly get easier for menhaden fisherman in Maryland. Menhaden, a popular bait fish, are regulated by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, or Read More » -
Cook Inlet: As we welcome the new year, the fisheries debate continues
We’re going to usher out the old year just as we welcomed it — discussing the salmon management situation in Cook Inlet. A lot of the Read More » -
‘Definitely the most difficult rescue I have been on’ recalls a rescuer of F/V Atlantic Destiny crew
Daniel Domonkos will always remember the moment he and his SAR tech crew first laid eyes on the ill-fated F/V Atlantic Destiny a year ago. Seeing Read More » -
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update DECEMBER 22, 2013
“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 Read More » -
New yellowtail flounder survey on tap – Long awaited commercial fleet collaborative research inclusion is finally realized
NEW BEDFORD — Five fisheries scientists based in Woods Hole came to the city Wednesday and spelled out the details of a new yellowtail flounder survey to Read More » -
Commercial Fisherman George Roy Hutchings Jr. of Kodiak, Alaska and Damariscotta, Maine
George Roy Hutchings Jr., 60, of Kodiak, Alaska and Damariscotta, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home here in Maine with family Read More » -
The Shutdown
The National Marine Fisheries Service shut down Sector IX because the majority of its boats and quota belong to Carlos Rafael. This came without warning last Read More » -
DUI interlock issue nearly sinks fisherman
The finicky nature of Washington’s ignition interlock program almost landed a man in jail after he failed to have the machine calibrated on time. Scott Goldade, Read More » -
Gulf Seafood Institute Testifies Before Two Influential Government Organizations Governing Gulf Waters
The Gulf Seafood Institute (GSI), a four-month old non-profit organization comprised of Gulf seafood leaders from all five Gulf States, had a busy week of testifying Read More » -
Outer Banks Seafood Festival Endowment Created
The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the Outer Banks Seafood Festival Endowment has been established by the Outer Banks Seafood Festival Board Read More » -
The Fisheries Broadcast with John Furlong
Kurtis Rumble speaks DFO’s Tony Blanchard about the Crab Management Plan, Crab quota’s and QSA’s. Also, one of the most popular places to go on Good Friday to Read More » -
Gloucester featured in fishing documentary in the works – “Fish & Men”
The filmmakers estimate they have interviewed more than 45 people, including many familiar Gloucester players like NOAA Regional Administrator John K. Bullard, Angela Sanfilippo of the Read More » -
Hearts broken and fears realized when the Saulis crew didn’t come home – A Year Later
Dec. 15 marks the one-year anniversary of the sinking of F/V Chief William Saulis scallop vessel, a tragedy that took the lives of six men and Read More » -
New Opportune joins the local fleet
Opportune has been sold to other Shetland partners of Avrella Fishing Company and will be re-named Avrella in due course. Skipper Ross Christie and his father Jim own Read More » -
Candidates for governor, AG, tackle fishing industry concerns
Representatives of the Gloucester fishing industry caught the ears of Democratic candidate for governor Attorney General Maura Healey, and a Democratic candidate for attorney general, Andrea Read More » -
110 ignorant elected “officials” back New Jersey offshore wind farm. Who says its clean?!!
The New Jersey chapter of Elected Officials to Protect America, which announced 110 elected officials from across New Jersey have signed a letter of support for Read More » -
Fishermen warn Jersey’s marine industry ‘cannot survive’ without assistance
Jersey‘s fishing industry is at risk as long-standing fishermen leave the job, saying they simply ‘cannot survive anymore’. In the last few years, the fleet has Read More » -
N.C. Fishermen brace for a difficult winter financially after the hurricane ruined much of their fall catch.
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Elderly Man in Serious Condition after Falling Off Shrimp Boat
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South Atlantic Red rules under review by the NMFS (noaa fisheries is not an agency)
Miami Herald – NOAA proposes to develop an equation to determine the annual catch limit for both the commercial and recreational sectors if fishing is allowed. Read More » -
Fisheries and Oceans minister says lobster industry’s on the right track
She bases her optimism on the way the industry has responded to the 2008-09 recession and slumping lobster prices, seeking out markets around the globe. Fall Read More »
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