Monthly Archives: July 2013
Newfoundland fisherman drowns after falling from boat
The Mounties say officers were called to the Bonavista area on Saturday after reports that a man had fallen from a boat while fishing for cod. Police say he was not wearing a life jacket. continued@chronicleherald
Division of Marine Fisheries is working to minimize disruption and gear conflicts that could be caused by an upcoming sonar survey
To assist the industry in avoiding conflicts with the survey, MarineFisheries will collect and publish on its web site information from Tetra Tech on the location of the survey path and timely updates on arrival and departure of the ship as well as other relevant information. [email protected]
PEI Lobstermen saving big bait bucks catching and freezing Mackerel for next season
North Lake fisherman Peter Bortien is out on the water for the second year fishing mackerel, catching 7,000 pounds (3,200 kg) in just three days. He said the mackerel run has changed in recent years. continued@cbcnews
Bail hearings today for 2 accused in Petit-de-Grat murder – Boat’s captain, 1 crew member in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. court
The captain of the Twin Maggies lobster boat, Dwayne Matthew Samson, and one of his crew, James Joseph Landry, are scheduled to appear today. continued@cbcnews
Aquaculture: What’s next in Delaware? – DNREC expects aquaculture rollout to be finished in a year
State legislators approved the groundwork for commercial aquaculture late last month. continued@delawareonline
EPA grants Gloucester $400k for harbor land study – “Scientific Analysis”?
Gloucester’s Community Development Department can now offer inventory and scientific analysis of public and private parcels along and near the city’s harborfront, thanks to a significant federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. continued@GDT
Steps taken in Chatham Mass. to protect oysters, public health
Selectmen and the state Department of Marine Fisheries agreed to an emergency relay request from the Chatham Shellfish Company. continued@wickedlocal
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Bill would shut local NOAA office
The Senate Appropriations measure, however, also states that, “given NOAA’s lack of cooperation and reversal of commitment,,,continued@GDT
Live! SalmonWatch – Sockeye Salmon in Steep Creek, Juneau, Alaska
Link to Live Cam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-VY9rPwQJc
Just Take a Trawler and Processor Lobbyist’s Advice – (two-faced messaging?)
As reported about Monday’s (July 15) fishery working group meeting, anthropologist Courtney Carothers’ preliminary survey findings showed 77 percent of respondents believing fish privatizations lead to a downturn of the local economy. The National Science Foundation funded study does not support a finding that fisheries would be better managed if they were private rather than public resources.
What saturated the results was a widely held opinion that privatization’s negative effects are hard-hitting on captains and crews. On-board fishermen, participating harvesters, are independent small businesses whose incomes drive regional economic benefits. Ex-vessel prices and crew trip settlement fair incomes are crucial. continued here
American Samoa: F/V Jackson T kicked out – The vessel which is based in Hawaii is here to pick up a fishing crew
A US fishing vessel was ordered to leave port yesterday because it did not give prior notice of its arrival as required. [email protected]
Relief funds for last summer’s King salmon fisheries disasters on the Kuskokwim and Yukon Rivers has taken one step closer to reaching fishermen in the region.
The bill allocates $150 million for fisheries disasters in Alaska, as well as in New England and Mississippi. Senator Lisa Murkowski says it is uncertain how the money would be split. “That $150 million would be divided up based on recommendations from the state’s to NOAA,” Murkowski says. “So, that is yet to be determined.” listen@kyuk
Northern Peninsula Fishermen – union is trying to shut them out of halibut fishery – FFAW rep Jason Spingle “union is just trying to give everyone a fair crack”
Part of the anger is that fishermen file their applications through the FFAW, and they say they feel like the union is working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to get people out of the fishery. continued@thetelegram
Fisherynation Featured Writer Stephen Taufen: Central Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Catch Share Schemes Continue at Kodiak Fisheries Work Group and Fisheries Advisory Committee
Kodiak, Alaska – July 2013 by Stephen Taufen, Groundswell Fisheries Movement – In Alaska, the decades long species-by-species march toward ‘giveaway’ privatization of the public commons continues to progress. At Groundswell, we’re trying to stop that public larceny and keep fisheries open to market forces: not operating under restraints of trade, where price-fixing and job losses materialize.
The following article covered one local meeting on the efforts of the central Gulf of Alaska groundfish trawl industry to get another ‘catch share’ program in place for federal waters. The power of fish politics and corporate money —especially of foreign-owned processing subsidiaries— seeks more tradable, salable quotas. continued here
Horseshoe luck – Dwindling horseshoe stocks – Division of Marine Fisheries has requested additional data
To be fair, the Division of Marine Fisheries makes several good points. Hard data is preferable to anecdotal observations; the more statistical information available, the better the decision-making process. Similarly, Fisheries Director Paul Diodati makes a good argument when he notes that a ban in Wellfleet Harbor would only push the problem somewhere else. continued@capecodtimes
Alaska wild salmon not good enough? – Laine Welch
It might sound like a whopper of a fish story – but Alaska salmon is not good enough for Wal-Mart or the US National Park Service. The reason? continued@sitnews
F/V Kelly Anne, High ‘n Dry at Refuge Cove – (Great photos!)
(SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska – In the wee hours this morning, the F/V Kelly Anne, out of Washington, grounded on the Refuge Cove beach in the Sunset Drive area, north of Ketchikan. continued@sitnews
Blue crab stock declines are concern for Gulf Coast fishermen (video)
The abundance of blue crab is declining in both Mississippi and Alabama and has been for years, according to data collected by state fishery-monitoring agencies. In 2012, the abundance of blue crab in each state dropped 62 percent from 10 years earlier, according to samples taken by the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. [email protected]
Workshop put on by Canadian, Maine groups focuses on lobster science. (Now carry that cooperation into joint marketing!)
ORONO, Maine — Scientists, fishermen, processors, regulators and others connected to the lobster industry in Maine and Canada are,,,continued@therepublic
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update July 21, 2013
“The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the UPDATE
DAVID G. SELLARS ON THE WATERFRONT: Great wall of logs bound for China this week (I see piles of job’s being exported)
Only a handful of insomniacs and really early risers will see the 3 a.m. Monday arrival in Port Angeles of Selinda, a new 587-foot, self-trimming bulk cargo ship. continued@peninsuladailynews
Bay Area sea gull population explodes, bringing flocks of problems
“These sea gulls, they need some thinning,” said Gilroy retiree Bill Valiquette, a lifelong Bay Area resident who has seen gull problems dramatically worsen. “Just go around and collect the damn eggs and throw them in the garbage. There’s too damn many to shoot. You’d have to take 15 guys with double-barrel shotguns and go crazy.” Wildlife experts say government biologists can’t simply massacre thousands of gulls. The public outcry would be too great. continued@mercurynews
Red snapper season to open
The commercial season will open on Aug. 26 and will end when the annual catch limit is projected to be met, NOAA officials said. The daily trip limit will be 75 pounds gutted weight with no minimum size limit. continued@daytonabeachnj
Monster Tuna Capsizes Hawaiian Fisherman’s Boat [VIDEO]
A fisherman has been dragged underwater by a monster tuna that caused his boat to capsize. Anthony Wichman still managed to hook the monster fish off the island of Kauai in Hawaii. continued@ibt
Commercial fishermen let loose to stem the tide of sockeye on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers.
Setnetting in the Kenai, Kasilof and East Forelands Sections of the setnet fishing sites will have their hours extended until 11 p.m. Saturday while the Kasilof River Special Harvest Area will be opened at 5 a.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Monday for commercial fishermen. continued@peninsulaclarion
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for Friday, July 19
The Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for Friday, July 19th includes an examination of the large price increase this season in the Bay. We also check out some priorities for the pending reauthorization of the Magnuson Stevens Act and we’ll explore the controversy surrounding Wal-Mart’s decision to only stock salmon carrying the MSC sustainability label. All of that and more in the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report for Friday, July 19th. listen@kdlg
Lobsterman’s body found in river – Man identified as Anthony Rahn of Portsmouth
Authorities on Friday launched a massive search effort along the Piscataqua River to find a lobsterman who reportedly went missing while diving in the area of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge. continued@seacoastonline
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) this week introduced H.R. 2705, establishing a pilot program on the Stanislaus River to protect native salmon and steelhead fish populations.
“This pilot program will help us take action to save the threatened native fish and advance our collective knowledge of controlling non-native predator fish in California. It’s absurd to keep spending millions to try and save native fish while non-natives devour nearly the entire population.” continued@oakdaleleader
ADF&G News Release Announcement: Dutch Harbor Food and Bait Herring Fishery Announcement #4
Posted 14:44:22 dst. Dutch Harbor Food and Bait Herring Fishery Announcement #4 – Westward Region-Alaska Peninsula-Aleutian Islands-Areawide
Publication Date 7/20/13 – 10:am Unalaska – Akutan Districts
Species – Herring – Gear Type – Seine – 24 hrs from 12 noon 7/20/13 thru 7/21/13
Gillnet – Herring – 96 hrs from 12 noon 7/20/13 thru 7/24/13 LINK
