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  Widow, daughter of crab fisherman sue judge, lawyer for alleged negligence and misrepresentation

  A woman and her daughter on the Acadian Peninsula are suing a judge and a lawyer for $13 million for alleged negligence and misrepresentation in handling Read More »
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  Maine’s latest fishing frenzy brings in $1,200 a pound — and it’s not lobster

  It is just past midnight, rain clouds stalking a full moon, and Julie Keene is out on a muddy riverbank in thigh-high rubber boots and a Read More »
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  Fishing vessel F/V Haida Legend sinks off Langara Island

  Four fishermen are safe after the 45-foot Haida Legend sank about 20 nautical miles off Langara Island last Thursday evening, Sept. 6. It’s unclear why the Read More »
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  We would like to extend our Deepest Condolences to the family of Timmy Sobotka of Wanchese. 

  Timothy Ira Sobotka, 48, of Wanchese, NC died Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born in Riverhead, NY on October 1, 1971, he was the son of Frank Read More »
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  Hatchery misfits

  Scientists studying pink salmon in Alaska’s Prince William Sound have come to a startling conclusion: Female hatchery fish gone feral reproduce at only about half the Read More »

• “Canadian LIVE Lobster Buffet” – Canadian lobster is considered the most delicious lobster by global gourmands

  Taiwan News, – Yes, it’s true! To celebrate our 3rd year anniversary and to express our deepest gratitude to our customers who have been so supportive, Read More »

• Nils Stolpe – Are you getting the idea that if you’re a fisherman Daniel Pauly isn’t on your side?

  FishNet-USA/February 22, 2016 – “… The crisis in the world’s fisheries is less about scientific proof than about attitude and political will. And the world’s fish Read More »
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  MEP Calls on Government to “rethink” its refusal to assist Fishing Family

  Irish MEP Sean Kelly has called on the government to “rethink” its refusal to assist an Arklow fishing family after it lost substantial funds over a Read More »
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  72 hours to vacate: First Nation gives eviction notice to salmon farm –

  A B.C. First Nation has served a 72-hour eviction notice to a fish farm on the northern coast of the province. Hereditary chiefs from Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw First Nation boarded Read More »

• Past, present, future discussed at the first-ever Maryland Watermen’s Symposium

  WYE MILLS – The first-ever Maryland Watermen’s Symposium on Thursday was a time to share treasured stories of the past, concerns about the present and hope Read More »

• Six offshore wind turbine sites planned off Barnegat Light, draw large crowd to Toms River

  A plan to place wind turbine farms in six areas of ocean off the Jersey Shore brought a crowd to the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Read More »

• In Togiak, illegal fishing prompts concerns about escapement

  The weather was poor on the evening of July 8, which for veteran wildlife trooper Brett Gibbens meant it was probably a good night for a Read More »

• What Quota? Hawaii Longliners Are Fishing For Ahi Again

  Hawaii’s longline fishermen are back at sea in search of more ahi after extending their quota limit through an agreement with the Commonwealth of the Northern Read More »

• A group of Hawaii fishermen want humpback whales off endangered list

  Hawaii Fishermen’s Alliance for Conservation and Tradition Inc., a coalition of fishing clubs and groups from across the islands, filed a petition to the National Oceanic Read More »
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  Local fishermen help those devastated by Hurricane Ian

  The Organized Fisherman of Florida (OFF) Cortez chapter has already made one boat trip to Pine Island to deliver supplies to fellow fishermen who lost everything, Read More »
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  Sitka man arrested after shooting on fishing boat

  Sitka police arrested a 35-year-old man accused of shooting a man on a fishing boat Saturday. Police in the Southeast Alaska city were called to a Read More »

• Right whale, calf make rare winter appearance near Plymouth Harbor (the article comments are priceless)

  A North Atlantic right whale and her calf were spotted outside Plymouth Harbor on Saturday, the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies said — a sighting so Read More »
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  Anger as Faroe Islands renew fishery agreement with Russia

  The Faroese granted Moscow the right to catch tens of thousands of tons of blue whiting in a special area shared with Britain despite the war Read More »
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  Schumer Votes No On USMCA Trade Deal Because It Doesn’t Include Climate Change

  The Senate passed the deal by a margin of 89-10. The USMCA‘s supporters say the bipartisan trade agreement could help America’s farmers, ranchers, businesses and workers. Read More »
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  Fishing boat catches undetonated explosive off RI

  The U.S. Coast Guard said an explosive caught by a fishing vessel Wednesday morning was detonated. According to Petty Officer Ryan Noel, the F/V Ocean State Read More »
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  Western Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting in Honolulu, HI, June 25-27, 2019

  Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Location: YWCA Fuller Hall, Honolulu, HI. 178th CM Summary of Action Items, 178th CM WPRFMC Agenda 178th CM FR Notice Read More »
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  US Wind extends moratorium, Ocean City fishermen remain skeptical

  US Wind announced on Dec. 10 that it will further delay geophysical survey operations until Jan. 1 in an attempt to peacefully coexist with the fishing Read More »
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  Canada orders temporary fishery closure in the Roseway Basin after detecting North Atlantic right whales

  The latest order, issued Monday, closes several fisheries until further notice and could affect the lucrative commercial lobster fishery when the season opens next week.,, Since Read More »

• “I prefer my Sea Otter in a nice stew, thank you!” In Our View – Santa Maria Times- Ensuring life for all creatures

  Good news for the otter, however, is not such good news for fishermen, especial sea urchin divers, who insist that the otters decimate the shellfish population. Read More »

• Here’a a PEW/ Oceana Puff Piece! – The Bait and Switch of Seafood Fraud, Yes. Bait and Switch!!

  That red snapper you bought at the market: Is it actually rockfish? How about the pricey local halibut you ordered for dinner: Is it really a Read More »