Monthly Archives: July 2013
Mystery’ of sponges partially solved
A strange sponge that suddenly appeared in Cotuit Bay in late summer of 2011, and which no one could identify, led a local aquacultural specialist on a research project that extended to sponge experts in Canada and Spain as well as Harvard and Yale. continued@barnstablepatriot
Louisiana senators attempting to push through a bill against the import of shrimp with EMS,
A number of countries, including the Philippines and Mexico, have banned shrimp imports from countries where EMS has been found. Louisiana state also wants to protect its domestic industry from growing annual imports of foreign shrimp. continued@thenation
Tiny ear bones of fish tell a big story about the environment.
Fish ear bones, also known as otoliths, are like tree rings for the ocean. A layer of calcium carbonate laid down each year offers a snapshot of both the fish’s yearly growth and its surrounding ocean conditions. continued@seattletimes
Pacific hake offshore fishery of the United States and Canada, has entered assessment for MSC re-certification.
The mid-water trawl fishery became MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery in the autumn of 2009. Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) is also known commercially as Pacific whiting. continued@fishnewseu
The world famous Kenai River king salmon are facing a major crisis
There appear to be several reasons for the low returns: poor ocean survival, catches by the high-seas trawlers, setnet catches in Cook Inlet and marginal productivity. And there may be others. [email protected]
This guy takes a mean photo and tells a Hell of a story. Chris Miller, Juneau, Alaska
photo-Chris Miller
When we started fisherynation.com, one of the early posts was about Chris Miller and his photo-journalism. I was poking around and ran into his blog again, and I couldn’t help but feel the need to share it with you. This guy is an artist. If you like fishing photos, you’ll love these! BH http://csmphotos.wordpress.com/
Fishermen safe after British tanker rescue – Crew of CF/V All Seven, fishing off Sable Island when boat began taking on water
“All three crew members have been successfully rescued by the motor tanker British Serenity,” he told CBC News. “They’re reported to be on board that vessel now, safe and sound.” continued@cbcnews
YA GOTTA WORK TOGETHER!!! Maine and Canada Seek Joint Strategies to Sustain Lobster Fishery The Dealers do.
Over the last two weeks. McGeoghegan says he traveled up and down the coast of Maine and Nova Scotia, visiting with lobstermen and dealers. “One lobster dealer that I was at in Nova Scotia had a brand new Bentley sports car parked outside. And beside that was a brand new 550 Mercedes. And beside that was a brand new Audi 8L,” he says. “And each of them, the owners that came out, all had the company logo on their shirt, that got into them cars.” continued@mpbn
Appeals Court Upholds Steller Sea Lion Decision – Environmental groups Oceana and Greenpeace intervened on behalf of the NMFS.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday issed its ruling in the challenge brought by the state of Alaska and commercial fishing interests. The decision upholds a lower court ruling. The National Marine Fisheries Service in 2011 curtailed fishing after determining the western population of Steller sea lions is nutritionally stressed because they aren’t getting enough to eat. continued@courthousenews
Senator Warren Discusses Relief for Fishermen in FY14 Senate Appropriations Bill with Bob Vanasse
Executive Director Bob Vanasse interviewed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on efforts to bring relief to New England fishermen through provisions in the FY14 Senate Appropriations bill.
The 2013 King Salmon Run To the Nushagak River is a Success Story
It’s been another year of low king salmon numbers to many of the major river systems in Alaska. However, one of the biggest king runs in the state is doing quite well. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story. listen@kdlg
The Fisheries Broadcast with Jamie Baker – Halibut, halibut and more halibut –
We hear from angry harvesters who feel they are being shut out of the halibut fishery.7/22/2013 continued@cbcca
MP Nathan Cullen Calls On Feds To Aid In Skeena Sockeye Crisis
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is calling on the federal government and the Pacific Salmon Commision to find a better way of monitoring US overtake of local sockeye population. continued@cftktv
Drug ‘khat’ uncovered in Unalaska , in the area of the Unisea seafood processing plant
Is khat catching on among seafood industry workers trying to stay awake while working long hours of overtime, joining a long list of more familiar stimulants from coffee to pharmaceutical amphetamines? Maybe. continued@bristolbaytimes
Two Mainers plan to build their diesel-electrics for those who want an energy-efficient, lobster boat-style pleasure craft.
The throaty diesel rumble, the petroleum smell and wisp of smoke — none of it was present when Eugene Story started the engine on the 23-foot lobster boat docked at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard in mid-July. Instead, air bubbles in the water from the propeller were the only indication that the vessel was under way. continued@portlandpressherald
Should Japan Hang up the Harpoons? The author refers to them as a sort of “Buddha-of-the-deep”
Few environmental conflicts are as fraught and intractable as whaling. Frank Zelko is an associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Vermont and the author of “Make It a Green Peace! The Rise of Countercultural Environmentalism.”[email protected]
Crafting a Vision for the Future of Fisheries
The federal law that mandates fishery management sets ten national standards that all fishing regulations must meet. But those standards are somewhat vague and sometimes even contradictory. listen@wcai
BP Tries to Overturn Gulf Oil Spill Settlement – Is Anyone Surprised?
BP’s massive 2010 Gulf oil spill virtually destroyed the Gulf of Mexico economy. Fisheries, tourist-related enterprises, and the businesses dependent on them went belly-up in the hundreds of thousands. continued@vetrenstoday
The South Atlantic region welcomes back the Red Snapper
— After being closed for almost two years, the Red Snapper season is now open to the fishers again. continued@romenewstribune
Oregon Fishing bill heads to Governor
A bill aimed at enhancing fisheries and strengthening a lower Columbia River Fish Management and Reform plan is on its way to becoming law. [email protected]
SLV Marine Survey starting on July 24th extending from the NH/MA border to landing locations in the vicinity of Boston, MA.
The 110’ research vessel Sea Lion V and 34’ Ugle Duckling will be conducting a marine survey starting on July 24th along a corridor extending from the NH/MA border to landing locations in the vicinity of Boston, MA. The vessels will be collecting geophysical data using an array of sensors — some of which are towed behind the vessels. These sensors include multi-beam sonar, side scan sonar/sub-bottom profiler and a magnetometer. continued@mass.
Letter: Budget bill the right way to get at NOAA – Paul Cohan, Captain, F/V Sasquatch, Gloucester
I am writing regarding the Senate Appropriations bill on fisheries. Obesity in government is truly an epidemic and NOAA is the posterboy — overstaffed, overpaid, and underworked, a recipe for systemic, catastrophic failure. continued@GDT
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee bill gets mixed reviews – Locals back research, aid; decry pulling NOAA office
Officials and fishery advocates at various levels in Gloucester and across the state say they’ll fight a provision,,,continued@GDT
Tale of 2 fisheries on stage and at the dock – Play’s ’80s packing plant a far cry from today
The 1986 setting for the play “North Shore Fish” — now showing at Gloucester Stage resuming Wednesday night — hints at a foreboding crisis in the fishing industry that started as a trickle in the mid-1980s, and has become a veritable deluge in 2013. continued@GDT
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings presses Obama administration for ocean plan docs
Chief Surgeon Doc Hastings (R-Wash.)House Natural Resources Committee and his surgical team has ordered a P.E.T. scan of the National Ocean Policy to understand the workings of the inter-agency National Ocean Council, tasked to implement the Executive Ordered policy. The policy was designed to streamline inter-agency bureaucratic activity related to all thing’s Ocean’s and Great Lakes, including interconnected rivers and tributary’s. In addition to ridicules claim that the Ocean Policy consists of voluntary, non-regulatory guidelines, there is also the issue of not having the foggiest of just how much dough this plan will cost! Read the article @thehill Read the letter to Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Acting Under Secretary, NOAA
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for June 20 and 21
The Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for June 20 and 21 includes additional content not included in the Report for Friday, June 19. continued@kdlg
Bringing a Taste of Louisiana to China While Stimulating Business Back Home
A contingent from the Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Authority (TEDA) is heading to Weihai, China, a port city on the north coast of the Shandong Peninsula. [email protected]
Manatee officials urge bridge engineers to avoid destroying Cortez fishing village
Manatee County representatives Monday urged state bridge engineers to avoid destruction of the Cortez fishing village when contemplating the future of the Cortez Bridge. [email protected]
Gloucester Daily Times Editorial: Fed panel’s provisions beyond cash are key to fisheries
But regardless of whatever financial aid package emerges from these appropriation talks — geared toward the next federal fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1 and runs through the following September — it is other provisions within the same bill that set the stage for several positive steps forward. continued@GDT
