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  Brazen thieves are pinching lobster from East Coast fishermen

  As lobster fisherman Ken Wyatt rang in the new year with 40 friends in his sprawling shed, four kilometres away at the end of a winding, Read More »

• High levels of compliance found in Irish Fishing Sector

  The country’s marine watchdog has said that it has carried out almost 4,000 sea-fisheries inspections this year and found high levels of compliance with regulations. Independent Read More »
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  Canada’s marine protected area laws need a ‘floor of basic protections’

  The oceans that surround Canada on three coasts are under considerable pressure from a range of human-driven stressors. But measures in place to protect and de-stress Read More »

• 10:00 AM – ADF&G News Release Announceme​nt: Dutch Harbor Food and Bait Herring Fishery Announceme​nt #2 48HR EXTENSION

  14:24:25 – Species – Herring – Gear Type – Seine – Gillnet –    Dutch Harbor Food and Bait Herring Fishery Announcement #2 – Westward Region-Alaska Peninsula-Aleutian Islands-Areawi Commercial Read More »

• Progress made on invasive Asian carp in Kentucky thanks to Commercial Fishermen

  Asian carp have been a big problem in our state. For years now, the KDFWR has worked with commercial fisherman, private fish processors and others in Read More »

• NEFMC Seeks Applicants for Fishery Advisory Panel Vacancies

  Currently, the Council invites applicants to fill vacant seats on its Groundfish, Recreational Fishing, Monkfish, Sea Scallop, Herring and Enforcement Panels. Anyone interested in serving as Read More »

• Fishermen encouraged to take big bite out of Bay’s blue catfish population

  For years, Rocky Rice made his living primarily by fishing two of the Bay’s most iconic species: striped bass in the spring and blue crabs much Read More »

• Man charged with having stolen fishing trawler in Greencastle

  A man has appeared in court charged with handling a stolen fishing trawler in Donegal. David Paterson appeared at a sitting of Buncrana District Court. The Read More »
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  Postscripts: Wolcott Palmer’s contraption made him the king of wooden lobster pots

  Wolcott Palmer worked with wood, handsomely, and, based on his legacy of homes in Stonington and at least one in Weekapaug, monumentally, but what qualifies as Read More »
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  Poor season drives a black market for crabs in Qld

  Poor weather over summer has resulted in a lucrative black market for the sale of mud crabs in Queensland. Recreational fishermen have been caught taking to Read More »
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  Commercial fishing boat catches fire in Wanchese Harbor

  No injuries were reported following a fire early Sunday morning aboard an (unidentified) commercial fishing vessel docked in Wanchese. Crews from Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department Read More »

• Creelers and divers join European crew for more power

  Scottish shellfish creelers and divers have joined a pan-European coalition to push for “fairer representation” for the inshore fleet. The move sees nine fishermen’s associations from Read More »

• The New York Times is Finally Catching Up! They should pay attention.

  Will Seismic Blasts Upend Atlantic Marine Life? By EMMA BRYCE As a federal decision draws near, environmental and commercial fishing groups are marshaling their forces to protest a Read More »
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  Netting Alaska’s spoils – Craig Medred

  Fifty years ago with runs of most Cook Inlet salmon failing, every fisherman – commercial, subsistence and sport – paid the price of conservation. But once Read More »
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  Alaskans poaching Canadian salmon top concern for federal fisheries minister

  American fishing boats catching threatened Canadian salmon was flagged as a top concern for federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray before meeting with the U.S. ambassador to Read More »
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  Lack of Trust muddies the water in UK fishing industry, (it muddies all waters, not just in the UK)

  A survey of UK fishermen has revealed low levels of trust in key government organisations and scientists. The authors of the study say it is an Read More »

• Federal restrictions hit recreational fishermen

  John Bullard, Northeast regional administrator at NOAA, said he believes the scientists working with NOAA and who came to the recent conclusions about cod should be Read More »

• United Fishermen of Alaska has inducted Late journalist Bob Tkacz into its Hall of Fame

  (AP) Tkacz, who covered the Legislature and specialized in writing about the commercial fishing and seafood industries, died last May at age 61. He was one Read More »

• UNE researcher gets $1.7M grant to aid fishing industry – will research the mortality rate of winter skates

  A federal agency has awarded a University of New England researcher and his colleagues $1.7 million for a research project they hope will help increase revenues Read More »
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  California: Fewer Whales Entangled As Crab Fishermen Face Financial Struggle

  Crab fishers are frustrated by recent closures, and CDFW is working with stakeholders and fishermen to come up with an economic plan that can help fishers Read More »

• Lobsterman Ray Merriman Sleeper of South Thomaston, Me., has passed away

  Ray Merriman Sleeper, 64, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a brief but courageous Read More »
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  Ken Johnston – Place: Northumberland Strait; time 2026

  This is the tale of J.B. Mc Click and his desire to purchase fishing gear, boat and licence and become part of a strong fraternity, the Read More »
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  (Un)welcoming Waters: Sea otters poised for comeback to Marin and Sonoma counties

  On a daily basis, sea otters consume 25% of their body weight in food. Hence, there are very real concerns by the fishermen who make their Read More »

• Another Look at Chris Crisman’s Women’s Work. This Time With Motion – Sadie Samuels

  In our digital device controlled lives you only have seconds to grab eyeballs and it’s all about how many hits, hearts, likes, or friends you receive. Read More »

• The Rise and Fall of a Shrimp Biologist

  Yes, I am a marine biologist. But, before you get all doe-eyed, thinking about swimming with dolphins, or saving the whales, I need to explain that Read More »