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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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The great lobster liberation, well almost
It all began when the Big New Supermarket advertised they would have live lobsters for sale on New Year’s Eve. Some of you were thinking, “Yum! Read More » -
Alaska salmon fishermen fume over low prices, but processors say they’re hurting too
Aboard the F/V Five Star, his boat, Danielson and his deckhand put away as many pounds of fish as they could. They had no breakdowns. But Read More » -
Your View: UMD administration needs to explain changes at SMAST – southcoasttoday.com
By Harvey B. Mickelson Throughout the 50 years I have been involved in the fishing industry, nothing has been more meaningful than the establishment of the Read More » -
Live coverage of the unregulated fishing community
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Sea-lion miseries tied to sardine reduction – Do we let nature take its course if there are now too many?
Mass beachings of malnourished sea lions in 2013 are likely linked to a drop in sardine populations near Channel Islands rookeries where thousands of sea lions Read More » -
North Carolina: Petition seeks to introduce new rules to commercial fishing industry
A petition by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) could have a major impact on the commercial fishing industry. The petition seeks to: Limit shrimpers workweek Read More » -
Coast Guard towed a fishing boat on Monday after it caught fire 75 miles east of Manasquan.
The U.S. Coast Guard towed a fishing boat on Monday after it caught fire 75 miles east of Manasquan. The command center in Staten Island was notified the 82-foot Read More » -
First Nation groups in Newfoundland and Labrador coming together to apply for new surf clam licence
The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band is looking at getting in on another fishing enterprise. Earlier this year, Qalipu announced it was teaming up with the Read More » -
Meet the best Florida Keys lionfish killers
“There are places in the Bahamas where, because of lionfish, there are no more parrotfish,” she said. “And we need parrotfish.” “Averaging three dives a day, Read More » -
UPDATED: Maine’s elver-fishing industry could be affected by new regulations – harvest to be cut by 25% in 2014
The American Eel Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is meeting Wednesday in Georgia to discuss and possibly vote on new regulations. Options Read More » -
Ocean food chains remain elusive
The marine biologist’s cod-food web looks more like the architecture of an acid-tripping spider than a depiction of what cod eat, and get eaten by, on Read More » -
1 in 30 million: rare yellow lobster caught in Bonavista Bay
An extremely rare yellow lobster was hauled up in Newman Sound Friday, and visitors to Terra Nova National Park are invited to take a peek. Sandy Read More » -
When it comes to the lobster market, supply is the limit
Lobster will never be as ubiquitous as bacon or burgers, which is why industry officials say the tasty crustacean is expected to retain its reputation as Read More » -
Schooner Adventure, one of just five original Essex-built fishing schooners still in existence, to return to sea
The Adventure, built in 1926 and one of just five original Essex-built fishing schooners still in existence, received final clearance to launch charter sailing trips from Read More » -
NCFA WEEKLY UPDATE for June 24, 2024
MD, VA and NC Public Hearing on Atlantic Cobia Draft Addendum II – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) staff will be presenting Atlantic Cobia Read More » -
Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 44′ 11″ x 8′ Novi Longliner, 500HP Cummins, 10 KW Genset, Permits Available
Specifications, information and 8 photo’s click here To see all the boats in this series, Click here 18:13 Read More » -
Mi’kmaw fisherman using 1752 treaty, ancestry in legal battle with DFO
Matthew Cope, 36, of the Millbrook First Nation near Truro, N.S. says he has proof Mi’kmaw Grand Chief Jean Baptiste Cope, who signed the Peace and Read More » -
NOAA disperses final $13M for 2012 king salmon disaster
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced on Jan. 12 the approval of a second round of disaster funds for research and to be distributed to Read More » -
James Gill: Coastal suit muddies waters – We never expect the straight dope from the Jindal administration, but this takes bogus reasoning to a new level.
The levee board that has filed suit against oil companies for destroying Louisiana’s wetlands has been accused of a blinkered view. The board, according to Representative Steve Read More » -
King: Offended by cooking show
On Jan 16, Saturday eve, we were watching a cooking show on WACA-TV (cable TV in Ashland) where the top item on the menu was a Read More » -
Alaska Market Fresh: Waiting for halibut? You may have to wait a bit longer
The halibut season opened last weekend. But the blustery weather may make those hankering for halibut to be a bit patient. “This is the first week Read More » -
Port of Delcambre improving docks with $2M federal grant
While Bayou Carlin is a great place fishermen can sell directly to the public, it’s not without its flaws. Sunken shrimp boats litter the docks, debris Read More » -
More Protected Habitat for Endangered Right Whales?
This article was written by Anne Russell Gregory, the Conservation Law Coordinator at . Progress! The highly endangered North Atlantic right whale is one step closer Read More » -
Selling shark fins is now banned in Rhode Island.
A law took effect Sunday that makes it a crime to own or sell a shark fin unless it’s used for scientific research or in preparing Read More » -
“awwww, Mom, not lobster again!!” – Beach House Diaries: Lobster Tales
Atlantic Canada is a bucket list destination for seafood lovers — and understandably so. Plump, sweet scallops from Digby, on the Nova Scotian mainland, are considered delicacies Read More »
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