Daily Archives: April 5, 2014
In the Guest Writer Column – Professor Bill Allen PhD.
I do scientific research on the Worlds Oceans studying the mating habits and reproduction of various sea creatures and their life cycles. I have managed to fund my studies by various methods of capture of marketable, edible species of sea life, in which I sell as food for the American public and to other Countries. I have gained a wealth of knowledge in my years of participating in this endeavor,,, Read more here, in the Guest Writer Column 20:25
Fish houses surviving despite challenges
SNEADS FERRY — As the cold weather kept a grip on the area this week, Sneads Ferry’s fish houses were quiet. They worked on equipment, readied boats and otherwise prepared for the boats to start running and fishing to start. A long winter that seems to have continued into spring has had them waiting a bit longer than usual. Read more here topsailadvertser 19:15
Shrimp prices jump, but supply OK for Lent
NEW ORLEANS – The sign at Radosta’s Restaurant says shrimp costs a dollar extra. But owner Don Radosta says that doesn’t cover what he pays. “In the last month or so, they doubled, went from $170 a case to $340-355 a case,” Radosta said. Read more here – video 14:00
North Pacific Fishery Management Council takes up sea lions, scallops and salmon in Anchorage April 9 to 14 Meeting
Fishing and tender vessels traveling in the walrus protection area at Bristol Bay could have a little more room to maneuver under action slated for the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s April meeting. The council will also take up several other issues, including fishery management measures to protect Steller sea lions, the ongoing Bering Sea canyons issue, reports from various fishing cooperatives, a discussion of Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska salmon bycatch and the 2014 scallop harvest levels. Read more here 12:58
Reports scheduled on Gulf rationalization options Read more here
NMFS names 10 groups to develop the $20.8 million disaster relief plans
Earlier this year, Congress appropriated $75 million for those disasters and others throughout the country. Since February, the federal fishery managers have been working with the state and others to develop a plan for distributing Alaska’s appropriation. According to an update on the agency’s website, 10 organizations are proposed to help develop a spending plan. Read more here 12:42:
Passamaquoddies agree to state individual quotas terms on elver fishery
The Joint Tribal Council grudgingly agreed to amend tribal law to accept the state mandate of individual quotas for its elver fishermen, Indian Township Chief Joseph Socobasin told The Associated Press. The tribe initially rejected individual catch limits because it believes natural resources belong to all tribal members. Read more here 12:04
Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting – April 5-10, 2014
The April 5-10, 2014 meeting of the Pacific Fishery Management Council will be streamed live in “listen-only mode” (audio) on the internet. The live audio will be broadcast starting on Saturday, April 5 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. Get the April meeting agenda. Join the meeting by visiting this link: http://www.joinwebinar.com Enter the Webinar ID – The April 5-10, 2014 Webinar ID is: 548-710-791 Please enter your email address (required)11:38
NSC Pushes PERMIT Buy Back, Re Allocation?? Governor presses for fed fish aid
Patrick’s letter comes to light on the same day as the Northeast Seafood Coalition’s final poll of its 300 members on the recommended industry spending plan and the final draft of the plan, both of which were forwarded to the New England congressional delegation and the fishery directors of the eligible states. Read more here 11:31
Proposed NSC & Associates Groundfish Disaster Aid Spending Plan: My vote is NO – Dick Grachek Read more here
NOAA labeling may be redundant, unhelpful says Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Friend of the Sea
“It would not be perceived as an independent certification,” said Paolo Bray, founder and director of Friend of the Sea. Read more drivel here! 08:53
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, NMFS – white shark endangered status not warranted – Lawsuits anyone?
Oceana, the Center for Biological Diversity and Shark Stewards submitted the state listing petition – as well as a federal one – in August 2012. National Marine Fisheries Service declined to protect great white sharks off the coast of California under the Endangered Species Act. Read more here lakeonews.com 07:46
