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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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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. fined $81.6 Million for dumping chemicals and fertilizers down the drain!
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Pacific salmon ‘more abundant than ever’, new study claims
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Fishing industry reels over government’s HPMA plans
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National View: The high cost of cheap shrimp
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Environmentalists face off against environmentalists over offshore wind projects
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South Atlantic Fishery Management Council delay action on new Marine Protected Areas
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators decided Wednesday they want more information before adding another 300 square miles to areas where bottom fishing is banned along Read More » -
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Listening Session: Clean Ocean Zone Initiative
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Alaska – Better alternatives to fisheries observer program story – dwarfed by the public comment!
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) recently approved a restructured observer program that extends observer coverage to Alaska’s small boat fleet. With the National Marine Read More » -
Sustainability: Don’t waste seafood waste
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Oversight Hearing on Examining the Creation and Management of Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:00 AM
Oversight Hearing on: “Examining the Creation and Management of Marine Monuments and Sanctuaries” Click here to read the memo Witnesses and Testimony: Dr. John Bruno Professor, Read More » -
South Africa – Disgruntled small scale fishermen, ‘Suspend lobster fishing rights allocation process immediately’
Police were called to maintain order when a group of disgruntled fishers stormed the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries offices on the Foreshore yesterday. They Read More » -
Resources for All Alaskans – New fisheries group plots strategy
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What Hunters and Anglers Should Know Before They Vote
Americans who enjoy fishing, hunting, and other wilderness sports should be aware of a number of important issues before stepping into the voting booth in November. Read More » -
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, MAR 22, 2015
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 science is in — salmon farms need to be out
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Maine’s Elver Fishermen Being Investigated for Welfare Fraud in Secret Investigation – DHHS wanted newspaper to destroy docs, not publish story
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Coast Guard searching for shrimp fisherman in the water in Lake Pontchatrain
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Poor counting plagues New England fisheries – Federal scientists acknowledge problems but make excuses
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Pompeo calls out Canada, China, Russia over Arctic policy. China entitled to ‘exactly nothing.’
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Gulf Shrimpers seek shelter from approaching storm
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Ropeless Fishing Gear: New Crab Pot Could Help Reduce Whale Entanglements
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Why is the NMFS calling the New Hampshire obligatory NEFMC seat vacated?
The state of New Hampshire has been notified by the National Marine Fisheries Service of vacancies for New Hampshire’s obligatory seat and two at-large seats for Read More » -
Editorial: Catch-22
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How does Nova Scotia compare with their haddock and cod fishery? – Struggles in the sea urchin fishery
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