Daily Archives: November 3, 2013
Pacific Fishery Management Council – deep cuts for Sardines
The decline in West Coast sardine populations saw regulators on Sunday approve sharp cuts on commercial fishing for the species in 2014. The Pacific Fishery Management Council set a catch limit of 29,770 metric tons for 2014 – less than half the limit last year. Stay tuned. 21:33
Health Care Planning for Fishermen – 114 MacArthur Drive NEW BEDFORD – 6:00pm – 8:30pm November 04, 2013
Fishing Partnership and Heath Care for All are coming to your community to talk about Health Insurance – what is new and what you can do next to enroll in a health plan. Presentation is open to the community and it is from 6:00pm-7:30pm We will be available to answer more questions or meet with families separately after the presentation.
Our Fishing Partnership Certified Application Counselors are all from fishing families too—we know the fishing community, we know health insurance, and we can help you find the right health plan for you and your family. Registration is not required, although it is recommended. For more information and if you would like to schedule a time with one of our Counselors, please call 1-888-282-8816. 18:00
Visit them on Face Book
Parasite depletes wild shrimp haul off southeast Atlantic coast
Experts said they believe black gill disease, caused by a tiny parasite, contributed to a die-off of white shrimp between August and October, typically the prime catch season. The disease does not kill shrimp directly but hurts their endurance and makes them more vulnerable to predators. [email protected] 16:59
Appeals court to review approval of BP settlement
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A year ago, lawyers for BP and Gulf Coast residents and businesses took turns urging a federal judge to approve their settlement for compensating victims of the company’s massive 2010 oil spill. On Monday, however, the one-time allies will be at odds when an appeals court hears objections to the multibillion-dollar deal. [email protected] 12:56
Water In The West – The bad news is there’s a crisis. The good news is you can do something about it.
The water crisis in the United States is a national one, not merely a regional issue of the arid West. Consider recent events in the humid Southeast. In the last three years, Atlanta came within 90 days of having Lake Lanier, its principal water supply, dry up. [email protected] 12:39
Sport crab fishers have slow start on Monterey Bay – Commercial crabbers gearing up for Nov 15 start
“Crab populations are doing well across the state,” said Pete Kalvass, a senior environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “We look at what has happened historically.” Last season’s commercial catch was the highest on record since 1915, when it was 1.1 million pounds, Kalvass said. Based on the two previous seasons that had good catches, the department estimates this year will be similar. more@montereyherald 12:03
Small Business Administration has approved an economic injury declaration for Apalachicola Bay commercial oyster fishery
APALACHICOLA, Fla. (AP) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved an economic injury declaration Gov. Rick Scott requested for parts of the Florida Panhandle affected by the collapse of the commercial oyster fishery. more@local15tv 11:51
Outer Cape project is largest salt-marsh restoration project from Maine to New York – Against the tide in Herring River Basin
WELLFLEET — Tom O’Connell and Laura Runkel live in a Cape on a lush 2 acres on Upper Pole Dike Creek with a view of the marsh and cattails stretching from their backyard to the horizon. And they have already said no to the first step in the $25 million to $50 million proposal that would affect their property. more@capecodonline 10:25
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update NOVEMBER 3, 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 09:29
Ambitious Calif. river restoration problem plagued
What had been pitched by environmental groups as a $250 million revival now is projected to cost more than $1 billion. And government officials say the river system may never operate without human intervention and hard-to-get federal funds, even after the 2025 estimated completion date. [email protected] 08:44
Maine’s Elver Fishermen Being Investigated for Welfare Fraud in Secret Investigation – DHHS wanted newspaper to destroy docs, not publish story
The records disclose that the three agencies prepared a memorandum of understanding formalizing an agreement to share information. The Telegram has requested a copy of the agreement under the Freedom of Access Act, together with other records related to the project, from all three agencies. But state officials have so far refused to release any additional information. They assert that some of what the newspaper is seeking should be kept secret because it is “intelligence and investigative record” information, “confidential tax records” or “confidential fishery reports.” more@kennebecjournal 08:11
