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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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Developer cancels plans for 2 N.J. offshore wind farms. Outraged Murphy rips company
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Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 76′ Steel Dragger, Detroit 12-V-71, with federal/state permits – Price Reduced
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Man with rifle fires 2 shots across commercial fisherman’s bow off Florida Keys
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Ottawa reverses cut to Gulf shrimp quota; FISH-NL savours win for inshore harvesters
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Commercial fishing in the Northeast: a decade of change – Nils Stolpe, FIshNet USA
I had the honor of being asked to write an article to be included in the program for the 2013 New Bedford Working Waterfront Festival. While much Read More » -
Fishermen’s Energy on Extension of Investment Tax Credit
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Buy-Low Foods removes all ‘red-listed’ seafood from shelves
Buy-Low Foods is no longer selling seafood classified as “red-listed” or unsustainable by SeaChoice, a national sustainable seafood program. That means types of farmed salmon, king Read More » -
Willapa gillnetters losing grip
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Maine lobstermen worry about possible closure to protect coral
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Just Now!! The eyes and ears of marine science.
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Nova Scotia’s lobster industry faces massive setbacks due to Coronavirus impacts
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Lifejacket probe widened following Fishing Vessel Louisa fishermen deaths
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Pacific Legal Foundation: Lawsuits filed to preserve swordfish industry and livelihoods
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Me.Gov. Paul LePage on Friday ordered the creation of a task force to study and combat the invasive European green crab
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B.C. man fined $160K for breaking Canadian, U.S. fishing laws
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Get better Mike and thanks for what you do for the fishing industry….
Mike, Carol and I send you our very best wishes, and a reminder to you personally of how important you are to all of us in our constant fight to survive. Get well, Brother.
Speedy recovery mike!! Tom Testaverde F/V midnight sun
Hang in there old friend. You’ll get through this and together we will all MAKE COMMERCIAL FISHING GREAT AGAIN, and restore the respect that those involved in this noble occupation so richly deserve!
We’re with ya’ Mike! You’re a valuable guy to us all, and we’ve got some work to do. But, take your time and heal well. Sending you some healing energy!
Mike,
Hard to believe but my history with your family goes back to the late 40s and early 50s when I would accompany my Dad to the shop in New Haven to buy Shrimp and Squid for his bait shop in Branford !!
Quick recovery for you,
Best wishes and your efforts for the industry are appreciated,
Ed Everich
Michael- Auntie Carol, Uncle Nelson, Kevin and I (Tina), Rebecca & Matt – ALL wish you the quickest recovery ever. We love you and are sending you nothing but great wishes to get better QUICKLY! Love you!
Hey Mike:
With all that you have done for so many in the industry, it’s time for you to take care of yourself, & have a speedy, healthful & full recovery!
Jim Kendall – NBSC
Mike wishing you good health and a speedy recovery. Put yourself first for a little while, industry needs you strong and healthy!
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery
So glad to hear it!! Mike you are a daily inspiration.
Best wishes to feel better and for a quick recovery!!
Bill and Mary Botchis…and Michelle
Gamby yours in our prayers Debbie and Al Raccio
Get well soon, Mike! Wishing you a fast and full recovery – Pat Vogt, F/V Getty
May your spirit stay strong as your body recovers. May you be uplifted by the prayers of family and friends. You have done so much to help others that friends far and near send best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. May you and your family be surround by God’s love.
Mike – We’re glad to hear you’re through with the surgery and on the mend. We wish you a speedy and thorough recovery. Godspeed! Craig & Lucy
Mike,here is wishing you a speedy recovery.Godspeed my friend.Sharon and John G
Hi Mike, rest easy and see you soon. Peter B
Get well soon / John and Ann