Daily Archives: March 15, 2014
Fishermen are still at the mercy of Mother Nature
But fishermen today can take heart from the following story written by Frank Weeks and published in The Guardian May 29, 1961. “Lobster fishermen in Alberton and Tignish set their traps on 30 May 1961, possibly the latest date ever recorded for the spring season in,,,In his story, Weeks writes of some of the older fishermen who remember times when they had to fish lobster through the ice and special gear had to be used. “They say it has been 50 years since they were forced to fish lobsters through the ice. Back in the years around 1911, Read more here 23:27
P.E.I. lobster fishermen have eye on Boston, European Union
The future may bode well for lobster prices across Prince Edward Island with a European free trade deal signed but this spring’s prices will hinge on the largest worldwide seafood show this weekend and final talks next month with processors, fishery officials say. Read more here theguardian 23:05
Fishing for innovation, Maine finds Iceland’s got it hooked
In 1981, Icelanders were catching 400,000 tons of cod annually. Twenty years later, although the annual catch had fallen to 180,00 tons, revenue adjusted for inflation more than doubled. Icelanders figured out that they could make more money by selling almost all parts of the fish rather than just fillets, Read more here portlandpress 17:48
Weather slows halibut opener, first prices similar to 2013
Commercial halibut fishers began targeting 16.7 million pounds of quota March 8, but bad weather kept many off the fishing grounds. Individual fishing quota, or IFQ, holders will take the majority of the Alaska commercial catch limit, about 15.9 million pounds, with Community Development Quota landings from the Bering Sea areas making up the remainder of the catch. Read more here 13:36
Opposition to GM salmon has no scientific basis: researcher
A scientist behind genetically modified salmon technology says new opposition to his work is misguided. Dr. Garth Fletcher of Memorial University’s department of ocean scientists said Friday that two environmental groups opposed to the sale of AquAdvantage salmon for human consumption — currently being assessed by Health Canada — are rehashing old arguments that have no basis. Read more here the telegram 13:24
Court environmental victory is major setback for Cape Wind
Federal agencies violated Endangered Species Act and must go back to the drawing board to evaluate impacts and protection measures for birds and right whales. …The plaintiffs have long argued that Nantucket Sound is the wrong place for this project. The court’s decision requires the federal government to go back to the drawing board to take the required hard look at the impacts that make Cape Wind’s proposal so harmful for the environment. Read more here 13:03
P.E.I. boat manufacturer switches industries to stay afloat
Prince Edward Island’s oldest producer of fibreglass fishing boats is shifting its focus to another industry. Gordon Campbell and his son Jay own Provincial Boat and Marine Ltd. in Kensington. They say since fewer fishermen are buying boats, it’s time to diversify the business. They have decided to start manufacturing oil tanks for home heating. Read more here 12:32
Judge orders Oregon hatchery to release fewer fish
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A judge has ordered federal fish managers in Oregon to release fewer young salmon into the Sandy River this year to ensure that hatchery fish don’t harm wild fish – but has left other hatchery operations intact. Read more here 12:23
Not all king crab at festival is from Alaska’s well-managed fishery
Mike Erickson, president of Alaska Glacier Seafood Co., said by phone from Juneau that in years past, his company has been a major supplier. “But our resource is dwindling. It has to be coming from somewhere.” Read more here globeandmail.com 11:37
Reflections on the success of traditional fisheries management – Hilborn and Ovando
The argument persists that the continued overexploitation by many fisheries around the world is evidence that current approaches to fisheries management are failing, and that more precautionary management approaches are needed. We review the available estimates of the status of fish stocks from three sources: Read more here 11:31
Make way for herring
HARWICH — In the next two weeks, the herring will start their annual run from Nantucket Sound to Hinckleys Pond. But before this annual rite of spring starts, Herring River has to be cleared to make the journey a little easier. Read more here 06:55
Fishing boat runs aground near Ormond Beach; fuel tanks damaged
The boat, named Kim Thanh out of Long Beach, is intact, but the fuel tanks were compromised, said spokesman Eric Laughlin with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response. Read more here 06:40
New speckled trout rules will affect commercial fishermen
The most frequently caught fish in the Gulf will soon be off limits to part-time fishermen. The rule was needed because recreational fishermen were buying commercial licenses and selling their catches. Read more here 03:07
