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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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  • NC Division of Marine Fisheries looks to public for funding ideas

    One of three Division of Marine Fisheries meetings was held at the New Hanover County Northeast Regional Library to ask the public for ideas for funding Read More »
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    Brexit trade deal leaves Welsh fishermen ‘devastated’

    New rules to replace the EU Common Fisheries Policy mean 76 French and Belgian trawlers can fish within six miles of the Welsh coast until 2026. Read More »
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    Florence floodwaters reveal fish washed up on North Carolina interstate

    Floodwaters from Hurricane Florence are leaving quite a fishy situation in North Carolina. As floodwaters from the hurricane begin to recede more a week after the Read More »

  • Pacific hake offshore fishery of the United States and Canada, has entered assessment for MSC re-certification.

    The mid-water trawl fishery became MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery in the autumn of 2009. Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) is also known commercially as Read More »

  • Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run struggles to hit escapement target

    More than 20 million sockeye salmon have passed through Bristol Bay this season, and the massive run is on target to hit its escapement goals. But Read More »

  • Pollution may have killed hundreds of fish in Cockburn Sound: Scientist

    A leading WA scientist says pollution may have killed more than 700 fish in Cockburn Sound, south of Perth. Over a four-day period from November 19-22, Read More »

  • Sens. Murkowski & Begich differ on EPA and Bristol Bay

    This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Alaska’s US Senators don’t see eye to eye on the EPA  at Bristol Bay. Their views can be Read More »

  • New Bedford: Winners showed their skill at waterfront festival

    On Saturday ,groundfishing skills were highlighted with a net-mending competition emceed by net designer Tor Bendiksen of Reidar’s Manufacturing, and a rope splicing contest emceed by Read More »

  • Some N.S. lobster fishers report serious decline in catches

    Some lobster fishers are reporting a major drop in catches this year compared to last, and they’re calling on the provincial government to drastically increase illegal Read More »

  • SHRIMP GUTTED: “It’s going to be very tough on a lot of people.”

    A decision by Ottawa to cut into the total allowable catch (TAC) for Shrimp Fishing Area 6 drew swift response on Friday, with “disappointing” being a Read More »
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    North Carolina Fisheries Association Weekly Update for March 07, 2022

    Have you ever noticed how the CCA, like the NC Wildlife Federation, disagrees with everything the DMF/MFC says except for when they determine a fish stock Read More »
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    Weather delays opening day of lobster season in southwest N.S.

    Rather than heading out to sea to set their gear on Monday, Nov. 25, strong winds have kept fishermen ashore an extra day. A decision was Read More »

  • Whalsay scallop fisherman scoops ‘Hero of the Year’ award

    A scallop fisherman from Whalsay has been named Hero of the Year at a UK fishing awards ceremony. George Andrew Williamson scooped the award on Thursday Read More »

  • Commercial Fishing Video Of The Day | In The Same Boat: Community

    This film takes us from Dillingham to the upper banks of the Nushigak river . This film shows us an insight into village life in Koliganek. Read More »

  • OPINION: British Columbia: Your neighbors are watching

    Southeast Alaskans expressed concern today for the future of their most important salmon rivers after authorities in British Columbia announced the re-opening of Mount Polley mine Read More »
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    Fisherman Anthony Coffey’s funeral Fund – Please help if you can

    A shrimping trip turned tragic after a Pasco County boat sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, claiming the life of 29-year-old Anthony Coffey. His cousin, William Read More »
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    Fishermen Are At Heart of Delay in Vineyard Wind Project

    The fishermen’s breakthrough with the National Marine Fisheries Service mirrors their breakthrough last month with the Edgartown Conservation Commission, which voted 5-1 on June 27 to Read More »

  • Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 44’11” X 20′ Novi Dragger, 3406 Cat, W/Federal, NJ Permits

    To review specifications, information, and 15 photos’, >click here<, To see all the boats in this series >click here< 11:40 Read More »
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    Tropical Storm Media Advisories for Laura and Marco

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    Mayor wants New Bedford voice on NEFMC

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  • From the Deckboss

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  • Commercial fishing much more fun when catching lots of fish, even above the Arctic Circle

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    Commercial crab season delayed again but set to start Dec. 1 north of Sonoma County

    It’s a bitter pill for those who own smaller fishing boats and those for whom the trek north would not pay off, however. They’ve already missed Read More »

  • NOAA Grant Awards Support Research and Innovation in Bycatch Reduction

    The newly-awarded projects support bycatch reduction research around the country and address a variety of species, including flounders, Chinook salmon, red snapper, Jonah crabs, coastal sharks, Read More »
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    Company widens net in seafood secrets case

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