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The New England groundfish debacle (Part III): who or what is at fault? Nils E. Stolpe/FishNet

It took me a while to decide how to most accurately describe the situation that has been visited upon the New England fishing communities that are and since colonial times have been dependent on the groundfish fisheries.

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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Ocean Resource Privatization

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The New England groundfish debacle (Part III): who or what is at fault? Nils E. Stolpe/FishNet

Recent Posts

American Samoa: F/V Jackson T kicked out – The vessel which is based in Hawaii is here to pick up a fishing crew

Nearly $132 million allocated for Alaska fishery disasters

A New England story goes Australian – Fishing industries under pressure

Two East Coast Fishermen Sue Biden Administration Over Mid-Atlantic Fishing Restrictions

SPECIAL REPORT: Winds of change – Developers grease the skids to ingratiate themselves and minimize negative reception

Fisheries New Zealand Seeks Feedback on Proposed Catch Limits for 2024

Yemen: Fishermen find valuable ‘whale vomit’ and become rich

Seals and Sealing Network on location to document the start of the sealing season

Connecticut: New ‘Stonington Fresh’ campaign aimed to bring awareness to Stonington fishermen

Maine to fight Canada’s hold on lobster processing – A November bond referendum would dedicate $7 million in public money .

Mazzetta Company LLC Processing plan gets wide support

Lobster processors seek new workers in wake of TFW changes

Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Calls on Congress to Revamp Marine Fisheries Management

Op-ed: Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission applauded for following the science

Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 65′ Steel Gladding and Hearn Lobster Boat, Cummins 855 Diesel

A ‘little ship’ of Dunkirk hero is being saved at its original home in Bideford, Devon.

Coast Guard searching for 5 Fishermen after crab boat sinks near Sutwik Island. 2 Fishermen were rescued

New England’s Wild Fish Oil – Skate liver oil could boost fishing industry

Are right whales big business for nonprofits?

Maine fishery officials are shutting out commercial divers

Maine turns to Canada after losing China lobster market

Garibaldi-based Crabbing Operation Hit With Multiple Charges

Glycol accidentally released into sea from West Aquarius rig

Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update – June 8, 2014

Asian Shrimp Imports Are Chewing Up U.S. Suppliers

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