Daily Archives: October 23, 2013
The Eastern Population Segment of Steller Sea Lions Will be Removed from the Endangered List
The eastern population segment includes Steller sea lions from Cape Suckling south to the Channel Islands in California. As part of the delisting NOAA has created a post-delisting plan that will be place for the next 10-years. NOAA confirms that the delisting of the eastern Steller sea lion population will take effect 30-days after the final rule is published in the Federal Register. more@kdlg 22:40
Cod Fishing, circa 1950 – Cod Fishing, circa 1950 Part II by Fredrik Bodin @ GoodMorningGloucester
Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred’s land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives. All photos by James H. Goodwin 21:35
click here Cod Fishing, circa 1950 – Cod Fishing, circa 1950 Part II
Protestors demand open-pen farmed salmon be pulled from Walmart’s shelves
Green, and several other supporters in Duncan, claimed activity and compounds in open-pen fish farms are basically poisoning coastal waters — claims that are vehemently disputed by the industry and not supported by government. They also cited sea lice, and three viruses, affecting wild-salmon stocks. “It’s affecting the ecosystem,” Green said. “Lots of people don’t know the dangers of open-pen farmed salmon.” more@cowitchannews 20:29
Gov. Scott Requests Economic Injury Declaration for Impacted Commercial Oyster Fishery
TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Rick Scott requested from the U.S. Small Business Administration an Economic Injury Declaration for Franklin County as a result of impacts to the region’s commercial oyster fishery. Congressman Steve Southerland said, “I appreciate Governor Scott’s tireless efforts to strengthen Franklin County’s economy, specifically its once-thriving oyster industry. [email protected] 19:59
Nils Stolpe – Fishosophy – A New Blog and, Is this any way to manage a fishery?
“Deep-Sea Plunder and Ruin” reads the title of an op-ed column in the New York Times on October 2 (also in the International Herald Tribune on October 3). The column, by two researchers who focus on oceanic biological diversity, is aimed at pressuring the Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament to “phase out the use of deep-sea-bottom trawls and other destructive fishing gear in the Northeast Atlantic.”,,,and, Is this any way to manage a fishery? The status of river herring and shad has be an ongoing concern of anyone interested in the well-being of the fisheries in the Northeast U.S. From high abundance a few decades back these anadromous fish are presently at low levels. more here 18:59
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: Swordfish Landings Update Through September 30, 2013 Sharks through October 18, 2013.
Please see the attached swordfish landings update as of September 30, 2013. For previous swordfish landings updates, click here Shark Landings Update Through October 18, 2013 click here 16:53
Oregon Court of Appeals: Recently adopted rules that would phase out gillnet use on the lower Columbia River will now go into effect.
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that they would not impose a stay on enforcement of the rules while they review a lawsuit against the policy changes. Steve Fick and Jim Wells filed a petition with the court in July after the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the rules in June. The appellate court found that petitioners did not show commercial interests would be harmed during the judicial review. [email protected] 16:32
NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center scientists Look Into Mystery Of Giant Sea Serpents Found In SoCal
Two giant, sea serpent-like oarfish have been found dead in Southern California in the last week, and now the question is why? Searching for clues about the rare find, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center scientists on Monday performed a necropsy on the 14-foot specimen that washed up in northern San Diego County on Friday. The other specimen, discovered dead off Catalina, last week is being dissected and analyzed by University of California researchers. [email protected] 14:34
All Northeast Fishing Vessels Authorized to go Paperless by National Marine Fisheries Service
Fisheries officials said participants must use one of two approved software applications – FLDRS or FACTS – that NOAA Fisheries NMFS have confirmed as capable of meeting technical requirements for reporting trip data, such as information about catch, gear used, and areas fished. Filing reports electronically is voluntary. more info here 14:21
Ocean Zoning Grab: Cape Wind seeking government help to secure financing – video
Cape Wind has yet to announce it has lined up financing to pay for the massive project they are proposing to build in Nantucket Sound, a delay that has critics hopeful the project will never get off the ground. Cape Wind for its part isn’t saying anything, but public records obtained by FOX Undercover show the would-be wind farm builders are asking the federal government for help in the way of a loan guarantee they need to help get loans. more@myfoxboston 14:08
Marine geoengineering including ocean fertilization to be regulated under amendments to international treaty
35th Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 (London Convention) 8th meeting of Contracting Parties to the 1996 Protocol thereto (London Protocol) Marine geoengineering, including ocean fertilization, will be regulated under amendments to the 1996 Protocol to the international treaty which regulates the dumping of wastes and other matter at sea. [email protected] 12:33
Boat of the Week from the Athearn Agency: 70′ RSW Lobster/Crabber with permits
Specifications here 12:03
Household products, pharmaceuticals make fish unafraid of predators – Waste Water Treatment is Inadequate
A recent US study into the presence of pharmaceuticals in freshwater areas receiving sewage effluent found evidence of the Prozac in fish brains. Showering, brushing your teeth, and going to the toilet can wash dangerous contaminants into waterways that can disrupt fish reproductive systems and make them unafraid of mortal predators, scientists have found. And current sewage treatment processes were not designed to remove the dangerous contaminants. more@nzherald 11:12
The sound is driving them crazy! The Mystery of the Hummers
IT’S the mystery hum that is making life a misery for people living on both sides of Southampton Water. Noise experts are still trying to solve the puzzle surrounding the origin of the low frequency drone, which has sparked dozens of complaints from families suffering sleepless nights. Some observers say the sound is similar to the so-called West Seattle Hum, which plagued parts of the US city this time last year. Play the clip (starts about 20 seconds in) [email protected] 10:30
Access to Information Act Docs: Federal fisheries office in Comox on chopping block for more than a year
Critics of the government’s plan to cut $100 million from the ministry over three years say the elimination of an administrative position and the movement of enforcement officers to Campbell River represents a gutting of the department. more@timescolonist 10:09
Virginia winter blue crab dredge fishery closed for another year
The Chesapeake Bay winter crab dredge fishery will be closed for yet another year after Virginia Marine Resources Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to give the bay’s depleted stock of iconic blue crabs time to rebuild. [email protected] 10:02
Offshore Wind Shill Interior Secretary Sally Jewell – former engineer, banker and business executive cheers for wind power tax credit’s
Shutdown to delay fish Saltonstall-Kennedy grants
The original NOAA timetable for awarding the funds, estimated at between $5 million and $10 million, set Sept. 29 as the deadline for proposals, followed by the review process that was expected to have money flowing into communities by the end of December. more@GDT 05:45
