Daily Archives: August 10, 2014
F/V Rachel J. Bell Fisherman rescued by Coast Guard 140 miles west of Sanibel Island, Fla. Video
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, watchstanders were notified at approximately 11:34 a.m.of a 32-year old man in need of emergency medical assistance aboard the fishing vessel Rachel J. Bell. After consulting a Coast Guard flight surgeon, a medevac was recommended. <Read more here> Video 20:35
The Observer Program. Expanded
The US Fishing industry is the most scrutinized industry in the Nation. In another article today regarding the Mount Polley mine tailings pond dam breach, a fishermen’s representative laments, “We have fleets of boats with observers or cameras watching our every move to fish sustainably, and nobody is watching these folks as they destroy our ecosystem,” I would like to expand the conversation regarding oversight of the regulators,,, <Read more here> 19:50
P.E.I. fishermen say Setting day conditions worst ever seen
Back in port safe and sound Friday afternoon, Tignish fisherman Danny Arsenault had a simple assessment of lobster setting day 2014. “It didn’t make any sense to do this at all.” Some boats cut back on their loads and made an extra trip to get their gear all set. <Read more here> 19:22
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting in Washington, DC August 11-14, 2014
Monday 2:00 p.m. Council Convenes To review the Agenda Click here Webinar Access: For online access during the meeting, enter as a guest at adpbeconnect here 18:57
CCA takes stand against Gulf red snapper Reef Fish Amendment 40
If Amendment 40 passes, 75 percent of the entire Gulf red snapper fishery will likely be privately held for private profit. Sector Separation proposes to separate charter/for-hire businesses from the recreational sector and give personalized allotments of red snapper to use as their own. <Read more here> 15:43
DAVID G. SELLARS ON THE WATERFRONT: Survivor of Pearl Harbor attack works Port Angeles Harbor fish pens
A part of American naval legend moored to the Port of Port Angeles’ Terminal 3 to take on a load of fresh water Friday afternoon. Harvestor, owned by Gregg Peterson, is used to harvest fish from the fish pens on Ediz Hook. <Read more here> 11:15
Codfish numbers at key fishery hits all-time low
“The analysis really presents a grim picture for the recovery of the stock,” Brown said. “Every indicator of the stock condition has declined or worsened between 2011 and 2013.” <Read more here> 09:52
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, August 10, 2014
“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 here 09:23
Feds charge second seafood plant employee for covering up emission violations
Federal prosecutors in Alaska have charged a previously unnamed Dutch Harbor seafood plant employee with a Clean Air Act violation, stemming from allegations he falsified emissions forms that were then used unwittingly by his employer.Raul Morales faces a single charge for violating the federal law that regulates air pollutant emissions. He faces up to two years in prison and a $500,000 fine. <Read more here> 07:29
