Daily Archives: January 23, 2013

To the Editor: Tisbury Fishermen harmed by multiplying rules

The shellfish warden and shellfish committee have made it hard for Tisbury commercial fishermen to make a living without being harassed by a new regulation every week. By the warden’s and shellfish committee’s own admission (November 2011 selectmen’s meeting): We want to make access to the pond difficult to slow down the pressure on the pond. Read more

Outer Banks Watermen call for emergency action on inlet

Men and women employed in the commercial fishing, charter boat and boat building industries on the Outer Banks lined the perimeter of the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting room at the board’s Jan. 7 meeting, waiting for their opportunity to speak during public comment. Read more

The Coast Guard terminated the voyage of the 43-foot fishing vessel Coral

KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard terminated the voyage of a fishing vessel in Prince William Sound for safety violations Monday. A boarding team from the Coast Guard Cutter Mustang escorted the 43-foot fishing vessel Coral to Whittier after they discovered the crew operating without functional fire extinguishers. Read more

First hearing Thursday on plans to expand ocean sanctuaries

Environmentalists, commercial fishing representatives and others have hailed the new plans, saying they protect an important resource, and not just for wildlife. “Sanctuaries are known allies to the economic interests that depend on a clean coast,” said Richard Charter, a veteran anti-drilling lobbyist and Jenner area resident who serves as senior fellow of the Ocean Foundation. Read more

Marin waters teem with herring

The birds swarming the shores of Sausalito are not after tourists’ French fries. They’re hungry for herring. The small fish have returned to San Francisco Bay en masse this year. Read more

Reminder : Your Webinar is on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST NEFMC SSC Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Agenda: The New England Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet to review Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank cod stock assessments from the Northeast Stock Assessment Workshop/Stock Assessment Review Committee (SAW/SARC 55) and develop ABC recommendations for these stocks fishing years 2013 through 2015. The committee may not develop all the recommendations for these stocks at this meeting. Other business may be discussed. Read more  Click Committee Meetings January 23, 2013 –  Scientific and Statistical Committee**Discussion Documents