Daily Archives: March 26, 2014
With Florida Keys lobster season closing Monday, fishermen say it’s been a good harvest.
One of the most successful Florida Keys lobster seasons in recent years comes to a close Monday. As the eight-month season winds down, the spring prices paid by buyers for live lobsters sold to the Asian market may hit $16 per pound or higher. “The Chinese have a live [lobster] market that can and will pay the higher price,” Cramer said. “The frozen market cannot compete with the prices for live lobster.” Read more here 19:24
Rhode Island company proposes wind farm 30 miles off Montauk
The queer minded notions of Deepwater chief executive Jeffrey Grybowski
“It’s green energy for investors only,” said Bonnie Brady, executive director of the Long Island Commercial Fishing Assoc., a Montauk-based group that has opposed some of the projects because of impacts on sea bottom and reduced fishing access. Grybowski said the federal government and Deepwater have met with fishing interests and have agreed keep turbines off the most important fishing sectors. Read more here 19:07
Lobster levy gets boost at industry conference in Halifax
Fishermen and processors attending an industry conference in Halifax appear to be on board with a levy to fund a campaign promoting Maritime lobster. Read more here 18:06
Maritime Storm: What can satellite images tell us? – CBC meteorologist Kalin Mitchell explains how this storm is different from a hurricane
Meteorologists make use of many tools to assess the strength of powerful weather systems and one of the most useful — especially when dealing with a storm that is over the ocean and away from radar coverage — is satellite imagery. This is a satellite shot from this morning, examining the powerful nor’easter moving past the Maritimes. Read more here
Updated – Maritime storm: Worst still to come Read more here 17:16
Groups oppose three universities and the National Science Foundation ocean blasting plan off N.J. coast
Environmental and fishing groups are opposing a plan by three universities and the National Science Foundation to carry out seismic blast tests on the ocean floor off the New Jersey coast this summer. The groups say the tests could harm or kill marine life including dolphins, whales and many types of fish. The National Marine Fisheries Service has,, Read more here 16:30
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch … Alaska crabbers sign on for the biggest survey ever.
Alaska’s golden king crab fleet plans to undertake the biggest survey ever on the entire range of the Aleutian Islands golden crab stock. It covers an 800 mile span from Dutch Harbor to Atka. Listen, and read more here 15:34
USCG investigation of the sinking of the U.S. Distant Water Tuna Fleet F/V Majestic Blue
The investigation revealed twenty-two crewmembers safely abandoned ship and were rescued by a sister ship but the master and chief engineer remain missing and presumed deceased. The investigation was unable to determine the exact cause of flooding that originated in the steering compartment where steel work was previously performed during an overseas shipyard visit. However, the investigation determined that the immediate secondary cause of the sinking was due to a shipboard practice of leaving watertight doors open. Read the Report here 12:45
Commercial fishermen file first suit over Saturday’s oil spill in Galveston Bay
A group of Galveston area commercial and sports fishermen have filed the first lawsuit over Saturday’s oil spill in the Houston Ship Channel. Sean O’Rourke of Simon-O-Rourke Law Firm PC in Houston is representing the plaintiffs. Read more here setexasrecord.com 11:56
Boat of the Week from the Athearn Marine Agency: 46′ Atwood Dragger,Lobster,Other,Seining Fiberglass, CAT, 402HP
Specifications, and information here 11:29
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Calls on Congress to Revamp Marine Fisheries Management
“Congress should establish a national policy to promote saltwater recreational fishing,” said Mike Nussman, president and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association. “In addition, Congress must open the ‘rusted-shut’ door of marine fisheries allocation to achieve the greatest benefit to the nation.”A Vision for Managing America’s Saltwater Recreational Fisheries identifies six key policies that would achieve the commission’s vision. Those recommendations primarily focus on the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Read more here 09:33
Longliners Pitch for Electronic Monitoring
A group of Sitka and Homer longliners hope to demonstrate this season that electronic monitoring can collect most of the data needed for managing the hook and line fisheries. The pilot project is part of an ongoing effort by the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and other longline groups to integrate electronic monitoring as an alternative to having observers aboard boats that longline for sablefish and halibut. Read more here sitkasentinal.com 09:16
SNAPSHOT IN TIME: MAGNOLIA | Fishermen’s Terminal
Then…The earliest fishermen using Salmon Bay were American Indians, specifically the Shilshole-Ahmish (people of Shilshole), who lived in the settlements at the north end of Salmon Bay and fished for their livelihood. Now…One hundred years later, Fishermen’s Terminal remains a welcoming sight for returning professional fishermen and women as they come home from their seasons at sea. Read more here Queen Anne & Magnolia News 08:57
Storm surge prep – Getting ready in Sambro – Video
Fishermen near Sambro headed into port Tuesday ahead of the storm threat. Watch the video 08:24
“Greater Atlantic” First River Herring Technical Expert Working Group on March 27, 1-4pm.Attend via Webinar
NOAA Fisheries,NMFS in collaboration with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, has established a technical expert working group (TEWG) for river herring throughout both species’ range from Canada to Florida, and will continue to work closely with the Commission and others on this plan. Information please click here Webinar registration
NEFMC March 27, 2014 meeting of the SSC beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The SSC Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27 at the Omni Hotel in Providence, RI Discussion Documents Webinar Registration 07:39
