Daily Archives: April 8, 2014
Certified Authentic Louisiana shrimp proves challenging
That Certified Authentic Louisiana label that you might see on bags of seafood at grocery stores is as much about survival for the state’s shrimp processors, who count on being able to sell at higher prices than foreign importers. But some processors aren’t finding it easy to earn the label because their whole operation has to be related to Louisiana. Read more here 22:51
“This meeting is a sham and a shame,” ‘You are going to bury [the lobster industry]’: Skeptical crowd rips Searsport dredging project
BELFAST, Maine — The conference room at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast was standing-room only on Tuesday afternoon as more than 200 people came to a public information meeting about a controversial Searsport Harbor dredging project. Read more here 21:23
Demonstrations – It’s time for the skullduggery to end. Fight back against attack on inshore shrimp sector
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FFAW-Unifor will be holding demonstrations on Wednesday to protest DFO’s management of the northern shrimp fishery. Join us at one of the following locations at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday (tomorrow): St. John’s: DFO Regional Headquarters, 40 E White Hills, Grand Falls-Windsor: DFO Regional Office 4A Bayley street, Corner Brook: DFO Regional Office 1 Regent Square Read more here 16:13
FFAW plans to protest shrimp cuts; politicians talk joint management – Video Report
The fisheries union promises there will be protests after the federal government cut the Northern Shrimp Quota last week. FFAW president Earle McCurdy is accusing Ottawa of “skullduggery” because the cuts almost entirely affect the inshore fleet. Watch the Video. ntv.ca 14:55
#sealfie campaign misguided, activists claim
TORONTO — The growing “sealfie” social media campaign is being criticized for defending Inuit rights that are not, in fact, under attack. Read more here globalnews.ca 14:37
Researchers highlight negative impact of antidepressants on aquatic life
(Phys.org) —Two teams of researchers have published separate papers in the journal Aquatic Toxicology regarding the negative impact of antidepressants on aquatic life. Read more here 14:15
The Columbian: In Our View: Small Forage Fish a Big Deal
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is expected to have a big conversation this week about some small things. Well, small in size but large in importance. As part of a weeklong series of meetings, council members are scheduled Thursday morning to tackle the issue of “forage fish”,,Read more here 13:48
Fish and Future by Carmine Gorga Read more here
Super sockeye run could whack weak stocks
Conservationists are worried a predicted bonanza of sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River this summer will also bring a frenzy of fishing that could harm weaker stocks. Read more here richmondreview.com 13:03
House Natural Resources Commitee Hearing Tuesday, April 8, 2014 10:00 AM To amend the Endangered Species Act
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4315, H.R. 4316, H.R. 4317, and H.R. 4318 Information and link to Watch Live here 09:16 Click the link to watch archived footage 20:54
Cape Wind falls short on too many promises
Given Cape Wind’s promises to New Bedford, it’s no wonder that Matthew Morrissey from New Bedford’s Wind Energy Center is such an ardent supporter (“Guest View: Cape Wind opponents ignore too many facts,” March 26). Read more here 08:16
Nonprofit Center for Sustainable Fisheries backs suit against NOAA policy
Key quotes – charging National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s inability to utilize the best science available led to an “arrogation of power where basic principles of science and the law are ignored to further an agency agenda at the expense and livelihood of fishing communities.”NOAA failed to adhere to “basic scientific principles” and ignored congressional intent “The defendant, expecting the courts to defer to its ‘expertise,’ has become lackadaisical in its actions, management measures and standards for quality fisheries science,” “Unfortunately, the agency did not learn from the scallop and pollock examples,” Read more here 07:45
Paper log book requirement questioned by PEI fishermen – Prefered an electronic system
Lobster fishermen on P.E.I. are disappointed monitoring of their catch this year will be on paper, rather than electronic. This year, for the first time, the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans is requiring fishermen to record their daily catches. DFO says it’s part of the process of moving towards a sustainable fishery certification. Read more here 07:15
