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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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Lifelong Chatham Fisherman Arthur “Sonny” Mallowes has passed away
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$1.4 billion fishing industry stays afloat amid regulations, tragedies
It’s been two months since the missing crab vessel Destination was found on the ocean floor of the Bering Sea. The Seattle-based crew went missing in Read More » -
Clearwater throws cold water on surf clam rival’s prospects in 2018
Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods spoke for the first time Tuesday since losing a valuable arctic surf clam quota and raised doubts about whether a new Indigenous rival Read More » -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries issues to be discussed at Michigan Fish Producers conference
and Michigan State University Extension will be coordinating a daylong, educational program on current issues affecting the Great Lakes commercial fishing industry. Topics include changing water Read More » -
You are a fisherman, but the queer minded stakeholders and PC environ-kooks are calling you “fishers”! Why?
There is a new buzzword. Fishers. Managers should involve the entire community — including fishers, dive operators, the public, and seafood industries — in their management Read More » -
Changing the Bait in Chatham! Humans in Cages – Chatham, Orleans talk sharks
WickedLocalCapeCod.com Selectmen Chairman Jon Fuller is not keen on the idea of having tour boats based at town landings heading out, dropping some chum in the Read More » -
Marine ecosystems still at risk as ‘the blob’ sinks deeper below the surface, says DFO
The giant ocean ‘blob’ isn’t dead — yet. The warm patch of water that stretches along the Pacific Coast is currently resting several hundred metres below the Read More » -
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update April 27, 2014
“The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the Read More » -
The Port St. Joe Port Authority takes first steps on dredging channel
“This is a pretty significant endeavor,” Perry said. “It is a very aggressive (timeline). We want to be able to vet out issues and refine the Read More » -
Boom or bust in Adak? Politics will decide
Adak is 1,200 miles west of Anchorage in the Aleutian Islands in the center of some of Alaska’s last “derby style” fisheries. Now, a great political Read More » -
Assessment Oversight Panel (AOP) meeting for Monkfish, Scup, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass, May 20, 2019,
The Northeast Fisheries Science Center would like to inform you of the 2019 stock assessments.,,, There will be several sets of assessments conducted this year, and the Read More » -
Rep. Genevieve McDonald wins primary for House seat representing islands
Rep. Genevieve McDonald is all but assured a second term in the Maine House. The Stonington Democrat won Tuesday, July 14, the Democratic primary for Maine Read More » -
U.S. Bans Russian Seafood, Alcohol in Downgrade of Russia’s Trade Status
The United States will join the European Union and Group of Seven (G7) countries in downgrading Russia’s “most favored nation” trade status, President Joe Biden announced Read More » -
Fishermen questioning plan to open new areas
The proposal would open up portions of protected sections of the Gulf of Maine to commercial fishing. The plan is facing stiff opposition from parts of Read More » -
North Carolina shrimp catch soared to new record last year – why its a mystery
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Cool Video, Cool Music, Cool Fishery – Commercial Fishing Video Of The Day | Fish On | Roe On Kelp Harvest 2014
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Newfoundland and Labrador crab fishermen discuss protests, prices with union – video
About two dozen crab fishermen from all over Newfoundland and Labrador had an emotional meeting with their union leader Tuesday morning in St. John’s. The harvesters Read More » -
Lobstermen Question State Whale Plan at Waldoboro Meeting
Lobstermen expressed a mix of frustration and acceptance upon hearing the state’s new plan to protect North American right whales during a meeting in Waldoboro on Read More » -
Fishermen should be listened to
It’s a typical story of David versus Goliath,,, That appears to be the case as prawn fishers on the Island take a stand against what looks Read More » -
Lobster council executive director abruptly resigns from Maine Lobster Promotion Council
By Bill Trotter, BDN Staff Posted Oct. 02, 2012, at 5:38 p.m. PORTLAND, Maine — As Maine and its lobster industry work to revamp the way Read More » -
California’s Commercial Crabbing Season to End Three Months Early
Center for Biological Diversity Press Release: SAN FRANCISCO— Californians will be pleased to know that Dungeness crab will be caught off the coast with greater care Read More » -
Hi-Liner Fishing Gear & Tackle Inc. of Green Cove Springs a key player in building Mozambique’s fishing industry
High-Liner was hired to supply the monofilament line, hooks and other gear for a fleet of two dozen fishing vessels that port at the capital of Read More » -
Key leadership changes afoot for United Fisherman of Alaska
Leadership changes are afoot for the United Fisherman of Alaska (UFA) this month, with a number of key seats being passed down following a standard election Read More » -
Nova Scotia Fish Packers Association says the pre – election loan to Blue Wave Seafoods is questionable
The NDP is being criticized for a $500,000 loan made in a key riding on August 29 – several days before the election was called. Blue Read More » -
Coast Guard medevaces fisherman 90 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts
Coast Guard rescue crews from Air Station Cape Cod medically evacuated a 64-year-old man 90 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts, Friday. Watchstanders at the Sector Southeastern New Read More »
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