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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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‘Not work, it’s a passion’: Commercial fisherman Santo La Macchia still hooked at 101
Australia’s oldest commercial fisherman, and his son, “Young Bobbie”, planned to have left their mooring in Avalon’s Careel Bay about 1pm on Monday, pointing their 70-year-old Read More » -
F/V Miss Ally – Updated – Family holds out hope as Nova Scotia boat search resumes – Private vessels trying their own recovery
Family members of the fishermen have been pleading their case to have the boat searched before it sinks to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Several Read More » -
Atlantic Canada snow crab fishery hopes for another banner year
But concern over high fuel prices, fear of U.S. recession dampens hopes for one Nova Scotia processor. The snow crab fishery in Atlantic Canada is gearing Read More » -
LDWF estimate: Louisiana fishing industry sustained $258M in losses during historic flooding
The Louisiana fishing industry suffered an estimated $258 million in losses due to the historic 2019 flooding event, according to a fisheries disaster economic impact analysis Read More » -
Malpeque lobster boats stranded by sand bar
At least two boats were stuck and nearly a dozen more stranded in Malpeque Harbour on P.E.I.’s North Shore over the weekend. Low tides created a Read More » -
Bering Sea crab prices increase big across the board
Only a handful of boats are still out hauling crab pots from the Bering Sea and they can be sure of a good price for their Read More » -
Four Generations at Hickey Brothers Fishery
When Hickey’s grandfather, Martin Hickey, sold land to build the town hall, he moved the Kilgore house, built in 1860, to a site across from The Read More » -
Imports, farmed shrimp fill demand, but hit shrimpers in their wallets
Fresh, off-the-boat shrimp is the hallmark of Fernandina Beach’s annual shrimp festival, but some shrimpers are jumping ship this year after fighting over the prevalence of Read More » -
When sardines crash, anchovies invade—and charismatic megafauna come out to play. Why West Coast Sea Life Is So Wacky Right Now
California has witnessed a veritable explosion of sea life over the past six months, and whales aren’t the only ones making waves. Environmental scientists said in Read More » -
Out and About in Beantown? Check out the International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America
Exhibiting companies from 46 countries have descended on the Hub for the three-day International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America that starts today. Read more If you Read More » -
P.E.I. Tuna tag time – Draws to be held after registrations conclude Friday
Fishermen calling in or dropping in to register to be included in draws for extra tuna tags made for a busy day Thursday at the P.E.I. Read More » -
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update MARCH 3, 2013
“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 » -
Judge dismisses case to ban lobster lines, but opens door to future right whale protections
A federal judge may have delivered the legal roadmap to ban lobstermen from using vertical buoy lines in a long-awaited ruling this week. The case centered Read More » -
Managing Our Nations Fisheries 3, May 2013 JOIN THE WEBINAR LIVE JOIN THE WEBINAR LIVE JOIN THE WEBINAR LIVE
Live Streaming – May 7-9, Washington, DC. Conference agenda Details. To Listen to the Conference Join the Webinar click here 2. Enter the Webinar ID – The Read More » -
Fishing remains huge part of Ron Rosse’s life
A Lee County native who was introduced to fishing at a very young age, continues his passion near Captiva Island where his earliest memories were formed Read More » -
SMAST East opening draws interest nationally
The official opening of the second SMAST facility created ripple effects beyond its location on South Rodney French Boulevard. Construction crews erected SMAST East at a Read More » -
On 2-hour notice: Sitka herring fleet opts for ‘non-competitive’ fishery
The commercial sac roe herring fishery in Sitka Sound goes on two-hour notice tomorrow (Tuesday 3-20-18) at 7 a.m. That means the first opening could be Read More » -
Toledo Boat Yard keeps crankin’ ’em out…
From Port of Toledo: Fishing Vessel Redeemer recently had a lot of work done on her at the Toledo Boat Yard – worked that was capped Read More » -
Fishermen aren’t entitled to Deepwater Horizon settlement after failure to comply with order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed that several menhaden fishermen were not entitled to a settlement agreement involving Deepwater Horizon litigation. Read More » -
Historic Sailboat begins voyage to Naknek
For more than 60 years, sailboats dominated Bristol Bay’s commercial fishery. Motorized vessels were illegal. Then, in 1951, the federal government finally allowed motorized fishing vessels Read More » -
Movie Zooms In on Commercial Fishing Dangers, Challenges – free premiere at the Viking Village dockside Saturday Night
Chart your course Saturday night, Aug. 8 for the Barnegat Light commercial fishing docks to catch a gripping thriller of true tales on the high seas. Read More » -
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update
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.” Weekly Update. Read More » -
Oregon ground fishing fleet could get loan-interest relief
Bipartisan language was added to the 2020 spending bill Dec. 16 that will forgive more than $10 million in accrued loan interest that was forced on Read More » -
Bertie Armstrong: ending EU fisheries policy a good decision
From the article: Of course, the European Union, and the much-derided Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) are at the very heart of that, which is why so Read More » -
On This Day – March 1, 1977: 200-mile fishing zone takes effect
On this day in 1977, a 200-mile territorial fishing zone took effect, with the waters off Cape Cod being one of the two areas where the Read More »
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