Monthly Archives: March 2013
The Fisheries Broadcast with John Furlong
From the early 1900’s: outlaw over-fishing : We’ve all heard the concerns about the dangers of over-fishing. In fact, there was a petition to the House of Assembly from one group of fishermen to have this murderous practice outlawed..this was in the early 1900’s. Listen to the show here
2012 Maine elver season netted nearly $38 million, second only to lobster in fishery value
Compared to 2010, it’s even more staggering. That year, the fishery generated only $584,000 in revenue for licensed fishermen — one sixty-fifth of its value in 2012. The elver fishery now ranks behind only lobster in Maine for overall fishery value. Read more
Shark fin soup might leave the menu in Maryland
A bill in both the House and Senate would make it illegal, with some exceptions, to distribute, possess, sell or trade shark fins in the state, effectively making it illegal to sell shark fin soup in Maryland. John Martin of Martin Fishing Compa
ny agreed with the benefits of promoting sustainable fisheries. That is in his best interest, too, he said. If a fish is allowed to be caught, use 100 percent of that fish, he said. Read more
Maine bills aim to boost lobster industry
One bill calls for sharply increasing surcharges on lobster fishing, wholesale seafood and other lobster-related licenses, the other, which will draw strong opposition from lobstermen, would allow net fishermen who catch cod, haddock and other so-called groundfish to bring lobsters they inadvertently catch to shore. Read more here
‘Credibility in Gulf’s fishery management is decreasing’
Bob Gill, a former chairman of the Gulf of Mexico fishery management council, told Undercurrent that credibility in the fishery management system is decreasing over the red snapper deliberations. Read more here
The Truth, a Good Story, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight
…….the case with the latest Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight TV series where it would appear that the public are being well and truly hoodwinked. Read more here
In Woods Harbour – “Some very difficult, emotional days ahead”
As the first memorial services were being planned for five Shelburne County fishermen lost in a tragic fishing accident, thoughts about a larger community service were being considered. Read more
Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance nervous – Gulf snapper quota reallocation could set national precedent
An upcoming decision on quota allocation between recreational and commercial fishermen will be vital in setting a precedent for fisheries management all over the US, said sources on all sides of the ongoing red snapper fishery disc
ussions in the Gulf of Mexico. Read more here
Lubchenco leaves NOAA, ‘disaster’ behind
Jane Lubchenco’s provocative tenure as NOAA administrator ended Thursday, three years, 11 months and nine days after it began, with the groundfishery she promised to save in an apparent death spiral – Read more here
