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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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  • ADFG releases 2014 Cook Inlet commercial fishing outlook

    The Alaska Department of Fish and Game released the fishing outlook for Upper Cook Inlet commercial salmon fisheries today. The full report, which includes a summary Read More »

  • Take part in annual Blaine Washington Blessing of the Fleet

    The Blaine seafarers memorial committee and Blaine commercial fishing members will host the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in Read More »

  • Could the world’s biggest marine sanctuary be declared in the Antarctic?

    An extraordinarily big thing might happen in the world of marine conservation next month at a meeting in Germany of a little known international commission. continued@the Read More »
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    Seafood Processor Pleads Guilty to Massive Crab Meat Switcheroo

    A Virginia seafood processor has pleaded guilty to falsely labeling millions of dollars worth of foreign crab meat as a “product of the USA,” the Justice Read More »
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    Man Gets 56 Months for False Distress Calls, Threats to Coast Guard

    A 39-year-old Newport News man was sentenced in Norfolk federal court on Tuesday to 56 months in prison for making a false distress call and threats Read More »
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    Nathan Carman trial: Lobsterman who was fishing in Block Canyon expected to testify Friday

    The first three days of Nathan Carman’s federal civil trial have focused on changes he made to his boat, but starting today lawyers for his insurance Read More »
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    Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 35′ Gillnetter/Lobster boat, 300HP John Deere

    Specifications, information and 5 photos >click here<, Vessel is in excellent condition! To see all the boats in this series, >click here< 15:23 Read More »

  • Fishing Vessel Nite Owl was from Golden Meadow

    HoumaToday – As he mourns the loss of a close friend claimed by the Gulf of Mexico, Golden Meadow fisherman Larry Moore said he won’t return Read More »

  • Renews fisherman Gerard Chidley appointment part of major changes at NAFO

    NAFO has long been a source of controversy and intrigue since its inception in 1979. The organization’s role is basically to manage and monitor fish resources between Read More »

  • Front line in Asian carp battle upstream from Starved Rock – “The commercial guys, they’re a wonderful asset,”

    The battle line stretches along 40 miles of the Illinois River, from the Starved Rock Lock and Dam upstream past Morris to within 10 miles of Read More »
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    Fukushima’s fishing industry stuck in slow but steady battle to change public perceptions after 3/11

    Since the March 2011 nuclear crisis, fishery workers in Fukushima Prefecture have had the unprecedented and daunting task of convincing consumers that local fish are safe Read More »
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    Seabrook: New Hampshire Fishermen deserve voice in offshore wind plans

    Selectmen are abandoning a task force looking at offshore wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine, demanding their local fishermen have more direct inclusion.,, Fishing communities like Read More »

  • Britain’s High Court deals blow to UK Brexit hopes

    Britain’s prime minister cannot trigger Brexit single-handedly, the country’s High Court has ruled, in a decision that embarrassed the government and gave new hope to ‘Remainers’. Read More »

  • Philip Boudreau ‘murder for lobster’ trial Continues: Crown witness was so frightened, he soiled himself.

    On Monday, Craig Landry told court, it was James Landry who fired the shots at Boudreau’s boat, who dragged Boudreau out to sea with a gaff and who helped tie Read More »

  • ADF&G figures show commercial pinks slow to arrive in Southeast

    Southeast Alaska fishermen have pulled in almost 10 million salmon so far this summer even as the pace of fishing remains below five-year averages, according to Read More »
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    More dead crabs and lobsters along North East coast

    The government is investigating after new reports of dead crabs and lobsters along the North East coast. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Read More »

  • Will Trump Be Able To Undo Papahanaumokuakea, Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monuments?

    In the months leading up to the Nov. 8 election, President Barack Obama signed a series of proclamations to dramatically increase the amount of land and Read More »

  • Debate Over Offshore Wind Farms Continues at Ocean City BOEM Meeting

     Ocean City residents voiced strong opposition Tuesday night at a public meeting hosted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding potential offshore wind farm Read More »

  • Ecosystem reports show continuing effects of warming in Alaska’s marine waters

    The waters off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands registered the warmest winter temperatures in over a century, part of a decade-long period of warming, according to a report Read More »
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    UPDATED: Charleston Ice Dock on fire; Charleston Ice House a complete loss

    According to a press release from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, the ice house fire began releasing ammonia at 9 a.m. today and is why the Read More »

  • Cantwell sees jobs, progress at Dakota Creek Industries – Building $36 million F/V Blue North

    ANACORTES — U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell visited Thursday afternoon for a tour of boat manufacturer Dakota Creek Industries and to watch construction on a vessel that could Read More »
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    Brexit, offshore wind farms and high fuel costs scupper Dutch fishing industry

    The end of the Dutch trawler fishing industry is in sight now a large part of the Dutch fleet has signed up for the government’s buy-out Read More »

  • Asian carp in the St-Lawrence threatens Quebec’s fishing industry

    If you’ve seen the videos of boaters laughing uproariously as their motors startle giant Asian carp that leap high in the air and even into their boats, you might think it’s Read More »
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    Virginia Regulators to Consider Changes to Menhaden Fishing Regulations

    Virginia regulators will consider changes to commercial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay following requests from recreational anglers to put an end to the fishery. The Read More »

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

    A US fishing vessel was ordered to leave port yesterday because it did not give prior notice of its arrival as required. [email protected] Read More »

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