Daily Archives: October 21, 2013
Geo Engineering – Science, or Quackery?!! – To Fix Climate Change, Scientists Turn To Hacking The Earth – 11 minute audio
Some very mainstream scientists are saying the climate change situation is so bad that saving life as we know it might require something radical: like shooting chemicals into the stratosphere to protect Earth from the sun. In essence, these scientists are talking about hacking the climate. listen@keranews 21:55
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Sitka wants input on a new boat haul out. More after this
Plans are in the works at Sitka for a bigger boat haul out and other marine related waterfront development at the Sawmill Cove Industrial Park. Listen to fish radio here 18:25
Greenpeace: ‘Our protest in the Arctic wasn’t piracy’ – I think the Russians disagree!
From the article: But, what would you say to people that accuse the Greenpeace activists of trespass? Do you think that is something that should be allowed? Well, we haven’t been charged with trespass, we have been charged with piracy. Quite clearly we are not pirates. Piracy has to be committed against a ship. This is an oil platform, not a ship. And it also has to be done with a threat of violence. [email protected] 16:06
Striped Bass Spawning in Chesapeake Bay Still Below Average
The state of Maryland has released the annual young of the year index for striped bass, and while the number is better than last year, it is still well below the 60-year average.The index measures how well striped bass spawn each year in the Chesapeake Bay. Numbers were released on Friday by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. more@vineyardgazette 15:33
Scientist look for new marine species for commercial use
In northwest Mexico, the biggest part of the fishery production is based in few species such as sardine, squid, tuna and shrimp. However, the Center of Biological Research of the Northwest (CIBNOR) has identified new marine species capable of increasing the volume of this production. [email protected] 15:14
Fox News Flub. Its bad enough they said lifeboat, but,,,,,,,,
We posted three items yesterday about F/V Aleutian Beauty rescuing five F/V Western Venture fishermen from a life raft in the Bering Sea Sunday. We always try to find media for the post’s and we really try to be accurate. Fox News put up this piece, Five crew members on lifeboat plucked from ‘Deadliest Catch’ waters. It’s bad enough that they said lifeboat, when in fact, it was a life raft, but to add insult to injury, they posted a picture of East Coast mid water trawler, the 164′ F/V Western Venture! 14:03
West Coast Region—Northwest Region & Southwest Region unite to protect marine resources West Coast-wide
“The integration of NOAA Fisheries NMFS offices across the West Coast will allow us to be more efficient and more consistent in our coast-wide programs, especially for salmon and groundfish,” said Stelle. “We’ll be better positioned to adopt the most successful approaches from each region, capitalize on the deep expertise of our staff throughout the coast, and generate new initiatives to streamline services and improve conservation of our resources and their habitats.” more here 13:43
New York Times picks up the Maine Lobstermen’s Union story, but is it legit?
An existing group, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, earlier this year published an op-ed and created a short-lived Web site questioning the need for a union.“To me, it undermines the very strength of the industry,” said Patrice McCarron, the executive director of the association, which counts more than 1,000 lobstermen as members and has an additional 125 members from other parts of the industry. “To put lobstermen in the role of a laborer, rather than a business owner, I don’t think is a healthy way to characterize this fleet of lobstermen.” more@NYT 11:43
“Alaska Salmon Now”, Applauds Federal – Corporate Decisions to End Controversial MSC-Only Sustainability Policies
“MSC-only policies are unfairly hurting American jobs and consumers,” said Greg Gabriel, Executive Director of the Northwest & Alaska Seiners Association. “Alaska has proven time and time again that our fisheries have been sustainable long before MSC, and retailers should be proud to provide sustainable Alaska salmon to its customers.” more@prnewswire 10:55
More and More Non-Residents Hold Fishing Permits in Alaska
A new report indicates that more and more non-residents hold commercial fishing permits in Alaska. Limited entry permits are needed to fish in 65 commercial fisheries in Alaska and there are 79-different kinds of permits that cover different gear types. Currently there are over 16.5-thousand permits issued in Alaska. more@kdlg 10:48
Gulf of St. Lawrence oil drilling concerns coalition – The Old Harry project is now undergoing environmental assessment
A coalition of groups from the five eastern provinces met on P.E.I. Saturday to discuss strategies to stop drilling in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. more@cbcnews 10:37
Just now! Lobster boats drift waiting to buy bait in Gloucester harbor.
With herring fishery in area 1A closed fresh bait and tempers are getting a little short. At least one of these boats was turned away due to the bait dealer reserving supply for his regular vessels. Many lobster boats were buying cheap dragger bait this year and may find themselves left out when it comes time to buy bait stored by regular bait suppliers. 06:40
Video: Coast Guard, Seattle-based F/V Aleutian Beauty Rescue 5 Fishermen From Life Raft in Bering Sea, Alaska
Good Samaritans aboard the 98-foot Seattle-based fishing vessel Aleutian Beauty, responding to a Coast Guard issued urgent marine information broadcast, rescue five uninjured fishermen from a life raft in the Bering Sea off the Alaskan coast Oct. 20, 2013. The mariners set off their emergency position indicating radio beacon, prompting a Coast Guard response, and abandoned ship into the life raft from the 59-foot Kodiak-based fishing vessel Western Venture after it caught fire 69 miles west of Adak. U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Station Kodiak. Video here 04:53
