Sunday Read: Two Fishing Industry articles written by the late Jim O’Malley show how far we have not come.
Jim O’Malley, (whom has since passed away) member of the New England Fisheries Management Council and Executive Director of the East Coast Fisheries Federation, has been involved in fisheries issues at the national and international level from the pre-Magnuson era. In this presentation ( click here, Finding a Balance Between Economy and Ecosystem) he reflects on what is becoming a growing concern among industry members, responsible scientists and managers; the misuse of information to demonize the commercial fishing industry. – It was written in 1999. What has changed? Nothing! Read From Science to Illusion: Mathematics in Fishery Management written in 1998 (click here) 12:13
As a founding member and board of director of the East Coast Fisheries Federation I was fortunate to have known and worked with Jim. He was a realist who told it like it was/is. I had a lot of respect for his thoughts and opinions.
Sadly I don’t believe he would be very pleased to see where things have turned out in this industry. Although I don’t believe he would be that surprised. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sad but true.