Monthly Archives: July 2013
Listen to Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for Saturday, July 13 with Mike Mason KDLG
The Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for Saturday, July 13th includes the latest on the price for sockeye this season and an update on the response to the sunken fishing tender Lone Star in the mouth of the Igushik River. We also have a report on Silver Bay Seafood’s entering the Bristol Bay market in 2014. All of that and more in the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for Saturday, July 13th. continued@kdlg
Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team deployed to the response effort to remove the sunken F/V Lone Star from the Igushik River near Dillingham, Alaska, Friday.
“The Pacific Strike Team is made up of some of the best emergency responders the Coast Guard has to offer,” said Lt. Jason Gangel, chief of response, Coast Guard Sector Anchorage. “The Strike Team’s knowledge and expertise will greatly 
contribute to the unified effort to remove the Lone Star and restore safety to both the local environment and the mariners who use the waterway.” continued@uscgnews
Well, Here’s one way to get rid of construction debris! – State, CCA, companies team up to make artificial reef
Construction began Friday on a new artificial reef in Vermilion Bay that will stretch eight acres. Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana has gotten together with Shell Oil Co., the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Roadrock Recycling and D&L Salvage and Marine to build the reef, is using 10,000 tons of recycled brick and concrete from an old sugar mill in Baldwin, which helps keep the project’s costs down. continued@ dailyiberian
Louisiana Seafood: Shrimp, crab catch mixed post BP oil spill, river diversions
While the oyster harvest east of the Mississippi River has dropped precipitously in the years since the BP oil spill and an influx of fresh water from several Mississippi River diversions, white shrimp and blue crab fared much better there. continued@nola
Red snapper fishing ‘haves’ are suing the ‘have-nots’
Several highline commercial red snapper IFQ fishermen (they own maximum shares) filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries Service on June 28. Many of these commercial fishermen either are now or have been in the past working for and been sponsored by the Environmental Defense Fund. Indeed, the plaintiffs’ attorneys have connections to EDF. continued@thenewsherald
The Long Haul – The Future of New England’s Fisheries
This summer, we’re taking an in-depth look at the current state and future prospects of New England’s fisheries. Starting Monday, July 8th, we’re spending two weeks delving into these issues.
We invite you to share your thoughts, your questions, and your stories. continued@wcai
The world’s last surviving wooden whaling ship is set to sail again on the 172nd anniversary of its first launch.
The 380-ton, 106-foot-long ship will be lowered into the Mystic River on July 21, the 172nd anniversary of the vessel’s original launch in New Bedford, Mass. Work will continue on the ship,
which is expected to visit historic ports in New England next year, including those in Boston; New Bedford, Mass.; New London, Conn.; Newport, R.I.; Provincetown, Mass.; and Vineyard Haven, Mass.
Kings curbed: Individuals can’t keep them, but commercial boats fish on
As total closures or catch and release regulations have been imposed throughout Alaska on personal use and sport fishers, the commercial fishers have continued harvesting hundreds of thousands of kings. If there was ever a time for Alaskans to revolt over how our king salmon are being mismanaged, it is now. continued@newsminer
Navigating the maze of rules
Take bluefin tuna, for instance. Recreational anglers are allowed one bluefin per boat between 27 and 73 inches. However, recreational anglers fishing on a charter boat can land two, but one must be between 27 and 47 inches and the other must fall between 47 and 73 inches. continued@delmarvanow
7/13/13 ADF&G News Release: Dutch Harbor Food and Bait Herring Fishery Announcement #1 – Westward Region-Alaska Peninsula-Aleutian Islands-Areawide
posted 19:25:10 – Species – Herring – Gear Type – Seine – Gillnet – Dutch Harbor Food and Bait Herring Fishery Announcement #1 – Westward Region-Alaska Peninsula-Aleutian Islands-Areawide
To open the Commercial Herring Fishery for 24 hours from noon Monday, July 15 until Tuesday, July 16, 2013 READ THE NOTICE
Early Chum Bycatch Hampers Pollock Season
Almost 20,000 chum have been taken incidentally since the season started on June 10. In the same period last year, the fleet caught about a tenth of that amount. 
Oppose Offshore Wind/Industrialization: California, catch the next big energy wave!
The first U.S. offshore wind turbine hooked into the U.S. power grid in June, but not in the “green” state of California. It happened on the opposite side of the continent, off the coast of Maine, using a floating wind-generator prototype well suited for the deep ocean water typically found off the coast of California. David Helvarg is the executive director of Blue Frontier, an ocean conservation group. continued@latimes
Huffman introduces bill to refinance decade-old fishing industry loan – “Revitalizing the Economy of Fisheries in the Pacific Act”
Legislation aimed at alleviating the financial hardship of a federal loan that has been weighing on Pacific Coast groundfish fisherman for nearly a decade has moved one step closer to passing, North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman’s office announced on Thursday. continued@fortbraggadvocatenews
Something fishy is afoot at old wastewater plant – interesting
A proposal from researchers in the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences suggests transforming the decommissioned wastewater treatment plant into a state-of-the-art research station that would become a fish hatchery, farming tilapia, striped bass and eels. continued@arizonadailystar
Whale response training
World’s largest marine reserve weighed for Antarctica
An effort to create the world’s largest marine reserve off Antarctica as a haven for seals, whales, penguins and diminishing fish populations comes up for a vote this week at an international meeting. [email protected]
The Long Haul, Part 5 – Combatting the Sea of Debris
Marine debris is a big issue for fishermen – for environmental, monetary and practical reasons. Things like lost lobster pots, spools of microfilament and lengths of rope are almost all plastics – bad for the ecosystem and its fish.
No more shrimp from Pamlico Sound?- North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission to Consider Trawl Ban – Petition
A possible reclassification of most internal waters of North Carolina will be the subject of a special meeting of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries later this month. This reclassification into “Permanent Secondary Nursery Areas” would b
e one of the biggest regulatory blows to the state’s commercial fishing industry – a complete ban on trawling in North Carolina waters. continued@okracokecurrent
Petition by Megan Spencer Ocracoke, North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission: Save local seafood! No permanent secondary nursery areas in NC!
Stepping Away – Furlong | Blunt truths I learned at The Broadcast – Loved every second of it
It was April 11th, 2005. The theme rolled, the red light went on,,,, I’ve learned so many things about our province and the fishery through The Broadcast. And I’ve loved every second of it. I loved the passion of fishermen like Leo Seymour in Harbour Round and Conway Caines in Port Saunders, the pluck of people like Mildred Skinner in Harbour Breton and David Cassell in Roddickton, and the rich accents of people like John Hewitt in Trepassey and Emma Hay in Nain. The wisdom of Jack Troake in Twillingate always made me smile, and the observers like Gus Etchegary always kept it interesting. continued@cbcnews
New fishing regulations seek to limit whale, dolphin deaths
A new federal rule proposal that seeks to support the state’s fisheries while also protecting whales, dolphins and other marine mammals from getting hurt or killed in trawl lines and other fishing gear will be the subject of public hearings in Maine next month. continued@kennebecjournal
Cape Wind opponents sue Coast Guard saying the agency failed to respond to a request for public records as required by law.
Mark Rodgers, spokesman for Cape Wind, called the alliance’s most recent lawsuit a “desperate publicity stunt.” continued@southcoasttoday
McDonald’s McLobster seen as boost for Maritime fishery – Industry veteran believes lobster sandwich is key to brighter future, with a few culinary upgrades
A 33-year veteran of the lobster business in the Maritimes thinks he may have stumbled upon a way to help the struggling industry during a recent trip to a McDonald’s drive-thru. continued@cbcnews
Senator Murkowski demands answers as Interior Dept’s National Park Service is busted for ENGO Intoxication
This is nut’s! The oh so trendy and hip National Park Service is caught policy making under the influence of the controversial Marine Stewardship Council, the Gen Ex red-headed step child of Boomer World Wildlife Foundation and Monterey Bay Aquarium. It appears the Interior Park Service had a serious lapse in judgement because instead of being responsible, using NMFS FishWatch, the prepaid sustainability vehicle, they succumbed to peer pressure of the foundation funded ENGO strong arming bad seed! Murkowski Demands Answers on Harmful Federal Fish Policies Seafood Coalition Letter
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Shrimp Season to Close In Majority of State Inside Waters Thursday, July 18,
The following state inside water will remain open to shrimping until further notice: [email protected]
Chum catch down during second day of DIPAC fishery
Fishing slowed down for the eighty-five boats that participated in yesterday’s purse seine fishery in the Amalga Harbor special harvest area. 
This was the second opening for returning DIPAC chum salmon.
New Longliner “Northern Leader” to Begin Fishing in August
One of the world’s biggest and most environmentally friendly cod longliners has begun its journey to Alaska.
The 184 foot Northern Leader has left the shipyard, and after a few days of work in Seattle, it should be fishing for cod in the Bering Sea in about a month. KDLG’s Ben Matheson has the story: Listen
COMMENT: Bill C-45 Continues Gutting of the Fisheries Act by Alex Atamanenko on 12 Jul 2013
The federal Fisheries Act was designed to protect aquatic species, including preventing the dumping of harmful materials into fish-bearing waters. continued@thecastlegarsource
New Design Unveiled for Canadian Coast Guard Lifeboats
“Our Government has invested more in the Coast Guard than any other Government in Canadian history,” said Parliamentary Secretary Kamp. “These new lifeboats will enable the Coast Guard to continue to uphold its commitment to the safety of all people on the water.” continued@ DFO
