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Iceland’s cod fishery making a comeback – Latest research shows spawning cod at highest levels in almost 50 years
Though many Canadian scientists consider gadus morhua an endangered species — around the coastlines of Iceland — cod is experiencing a comeback. The latest scientific data show spawning cod are at their highest levels in almost 
50 years. [email protected] -I’m interested in seeing the research.
The incidental catch of seabirds in gillnet fisheries: A global review
Based on bird feeding ecology we identified 148 seabird species as susceptible to bycatch in gillnets, of which 81 have been recorded caught. The highest densities of susceptible species occur in temperate and sub-polar regions of both hemispheres, with lower densities in tropical regions. Gillnet fisheries,,,[email protected]
iPhone and Android App helps track changes to fishing laws
The app, available for both iPhone and Android users, was developed for the management council by an outside contractor that previously worked on similar software for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Costs for the project totaled $8,000, about $5,000 less than the council pays every 18 months to update and release color brochures listing the same regulations. continued@starnewsonline
Fish stocks ‘can recover,’ marine expert says at URI lecture
The data should help dispel a common misperception that once a population has collapsed, it cannot rebound, said Olaf Jensen, an assistant professor at Rutgers’ Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences. “Stocks do and can recover,” he said. “There is no evidence of a point of no return. … Most fish populations seem to retain their resiliency.” continued@providencejournal
Party for Socialism and Liberation: The pillaging of the Earth’s oceans written by Krzysztof Lesiak
Corporations have over-exploited nearly 90 percent of natural oceanic fisheries. This article was published in the ‘How to Save the Environment: END CAPITALISM!’ Edition of Liberation. continuedPocket-Sized Digital Brix Refractometer Aids Lobster Vitality Assessment in North Atlantic
Already in use everywhere from wineries and fruit packers to firehouses and metal shops, ATAGO’s ubiquitous PAL-1 refractometer is finding more and more homes on fishing vessels in the North Atlantic, where they are used to judge the 
Rising radioactive spills leave Fukushima fishermen floundering
We used to be so proud of our fish. They were famous across Japan and we made a decent living out of them,” said 80-year-old Yaoita, who survived the tsunami by taking on the waves and sailing the six-person True Prosperity out to sea. “Now the only thing for us is sampling.” continued
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Chile’s indie fishermen say new law favors big business – Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system
In this three-part blog series, GlobalPost Special Reports explores what’s at stake for 
following the passage of major new federal legislation governing one of the largest fishing industries in the world. continued
How does the Chesapeake Bay spell antacid relief? O-Y-S-T-E-R-S!
Like ocean waters around the world, the Chesapeake has become more and more acidic as a result of rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Now, by studying oyster populations in relation to acidity levels, a team of researchers has concluded that oysters — particularly their shells — can play a significant role in reducing that acidity. continued
Why We Need to Put the Fish Back Into Fisheries – (We know, but you have not included the unregulated fishing community!)
There’s something missing in this cartoon.
This is another article that is incomplete in assessing why the fish stock’s may not be what they should be. It’s obvious there is a predator issue that finds crustacean populations booming. The answer, it appears is to cut back on effort, but until they come to realize the unregulated fishing community that has exploded over forty years, with no effort controls, and fishes continuously, there will be only the regulated to be blamed. This report is typically short sighted.
The research, published today in the journal Fish and Fisheries, shows that traditional fisheries targeting large predators such as cod and haddock, have declined over the past hundred years. In their place, catches of shellfish such as prawns, scallops and lobsters have rocketed as they begin to thrive in unnaturally predator-low environments often degraded by the passage of trawls and dredges. continued
The most abhorrent occupation in the world? Dr Magnus Johnson,
Imagine you have a business.
You’re not breaking any laws and its something your family have been doing for hundreds of years. Your whole community has been doing it and whole cultures, traditions, music, stories and clothes have evolve around it. Industries have thrived on your products. Your product is gluten free, contains no additives, has a low carbon cost, doesn’t involve ploughing and transforming the land and gives us beautiful food that kings and commoners alike adore. continued
Fisheries Crime
HuffPo – “World fish stocks are being rapidly depleted, and valuable species are nearing extinction. Because fish are a valuable commodity, the last decade has seen an escalation of transnational and organized criminal networks engaged in fisheries crime.” So declares the website of a new Environmental Crime Program. continued
Undercurrent News erects a Paywall
Deciding to make our content paid-for has not been an easy decision — even harder was deciding how to price ourselves. continued Adios!
Arctic Ocean “particularly vulnerable” to acidification: new report. “When marine ecosystems are affected, this will also have implications for humans”
Nunatsiaq News- 
Climate change is affecting the Arctic Ocean in ways that may deal a severe blow to marine life and people. The world’s oceans are becoming more acid, says a new report from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme. And this ocean acidification in the Arctic might affect commercial fisheries in the Arctic and the marine resources that are important for indigenous peoples in the Arctic, the report says. continued
We did what we could for the Northeast Seafood Coalition, and we were glad to do it.
Not sure if our viewers noticed the big blue banner ad we posted for the Northeast Seafood Coalition to promote the Boston Fish Rally, but we were pleased to put that information out there for them, in support of the cause.We posted supporting articles that included all the press information, including the speakers they had lined up to address the situation of New England fishermen, and the still looming allocation gutting for the up coming fishing season.
The reason we are here is to inform interested people about these issues, and we will be glad to post any information from any organization that has a need to bring attention to their issues.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help.
Protest delays potential ship build by Burger Boat – U.S. Geological Survey awards contract but losing bidder objects
MANITOWOC — Earlier this month, the U.S. Geological Survey awarded a $5.59 million contract for construction of a large research vessel to Burger Boat Co. But, now, it’s not a done deal as late protests filed with federal officials by one or more losing bidders have prompted an adjudication process, said Russell Strach, director of the USGS Great Lake Science Center. continued
GM salmon company losses mounting – Long wait discouraging investment in genetically modified food animal technologies, says scientist
CBCNews – AquaBounty, which is hoping to put its genetically modified salmon on grocery store shelves soon, is finding its losses are growing as it waits for U.S. FDA approval. The company’s net loses were $4.4 million last year, up from $2.7 million the year before. But the company says, thanks to reduced net spending and new money raised, it is still confident it has the cash to see its salmon reach the market in the U.S. continued
European buyers more acceptant on Alaska salmon MSC withdrawal. (to MSC, or to not MSC – that is the question)
undercurrentnews.com – An acceptance of Alaska salmon producers decision to withdraw from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is very much in evidence at the European seafood show this year, reports John Sackton, publisher of Seafoodnews.com. continued
Scientists admit ‘we got amount of fish wrong’ – one Whitby fisherman has said: “Now give us our quota back.”
With scientists admitting they got the amount of fish in the North Sea and surrounding waters wrong, one Whitby fisherman has said: “Now give us our quota back.” The International Council for Exploration of the Sea’s most recent advice has confirmed that fishing pressure across the main commercial stocks has in fact fallen to a remarkable degree. continued
Comment: Stop polluting before you worry about ocean garbage – Erik van Sebille
Plans to clean up plastics from five massive ocean garbage patches may be good in theory, but are ultimately useless unless we stop polluting our oceans in the first place, writes Erik van Sebille. continued
Atlantic cod in for even more stress? – Marine biologists launch a new research project
Researchers have known for some years that the Atlantic cod beats the retreat in the direction of the Arctic when the waters in its traditional habitat become too warm. In summer, shoals from the Atlantic Ocean, for example, are now moving up as far as Spitsbergen into the waters the Arctic cod calls its own. continued
From the Moderator : NOAA Fisheries Service? No such agency! It’s still the National Marine Fisheries Service
First off, I’m a cranky old person.I wasn’t always like this, but time and events have taken their toll. I’m not ready for the dirt sandwich, although, ya never know! For quite a while now, something has been bugging me, and it has nothing to do with my crotchetiness. NOAA, and the National Marine Fishery Service have pulled an MMS. continued
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It’s always over fishing, though! Flame retardants in consumer products are linked to health and cognitive problems
They can also escape during production or when treated products are recycled or disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Once released, they can build up in sewage sludge, soil and sediments. Scientists have detected flame retardants hundreds of miles from human sources, including in the tissue of sperm whales, which spend most of their time in deep ocean waters, and of Arctic marine mammals, suggesting long-distance transport by water and air currents. continued
European fisheries flip with long-term ocean cycle – Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation
A sudden switch from herring to sardines in the English Channel in the 1930s was due to a long-term ocean cycle called the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), an international study shows. This is the first evidence linking the AMO to trends in important European fisheries. The study, funded by the governments of the UK, Canada, Norway, the USA and Germany, compared data on sea-surface temperatures with measurements of plankton concentrations continued
ISSF tuna report now tracks reference points and rules
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has unveiled the latest update to its Status of the World Fisheries for Tuna report and it is unprecedentedly tracking the adoption of reference points and harvest control rules (HCRs) for the world’s 23 commercially fished tuna stocks (six albacore, four bigeye, four bluefin, five skipjack and four yellowfin stocks). Lottsa Walmart money behind the scenes! continued
Pollution: Learning the Limits for Marine Species
Work by biologists and marine scientists at various Norwegian research institutions over the past 10 years has covered such commercial resources as shrimp, scallops, herring and cod. continued
Where did global warming go? The deep ocean, experts say
The QUIKSLING – New life-saving device to be unveiled at Skipper Expo
An innovative new life-saving device developed by a former Gardenstown fisherman will be on display for the first time at the Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show. continued
