Daily Archives: September 17, 2014
Commerce Secretary asked to cut by-catch of salmon in the Bering sea–Aleutian Islands Pollock fishery
T–C–C officials said the Chinook salmon stocks are crashing, and they need to do everything possible to reverse the trend. The petition asks for an order to reduce the Chinook Salmon by–catch in the Bering sea–Aleutian Islands Pollock fishery. It would cut by–catch from 60 thousand down to 20 thousand. Read the rest here 23:22
New England Fishery Management Council’s Groundfish Oversight Committee want emergency measures to conserve cod
The federal New England Fishery Management Council’s Groundfish Oversight Committee recommended a battery of changes, including one restriction that would prohibit fishing by private recreational and charter boats in the spawning closure areas. The committee also recommended new prohibitions on some commercial groundfishing vessels, and requested a review of the extent of cod bycatch in the lobster fishery. Read the rest here 22:53
Hired Skipper Privileges Changing in Halibut/Sablefish IFQ Fisheries
Frank Miles of Kodiak, who made the proposal, said that grandfather/hired skipper privileges had led to widespread abuse of the 20 percent boat ownership requirement, and that the hired skipper privileges promoted leasing of quota and the common practice of charging excessive rents. Read the rest here 17:58
Dangers of lobster fishing
Commercial fishing, particularly lobster fishing, is a high-risk livelihood for many families in the Gaspé and the Maritimes. Mitch Girard, a second generation lobster fisherman in Barachois in the Gaspé, weighs in with this audio report. Listen here 16:59
Am. Samoa Governor Implores Obama Not To Expand Marine Monument
I mean, What the Hell is an extra 700,000 square miles, right?
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (The Samoa News, Sept. 16, 2014) – To protect fishing grounds of the U.S. Pacific jurisdictions, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has urged U.S. President Barack Obama not to expand existing marine national monuments or create new monuments in the U.S. Pacific islands. Read the rest here
Anxiety grows about red tide bloom 5-15 miles off northeast Gulf of Mexico local beaches
It’s like Florida’s version of The Blob. Slow moving glops of toxic algae in the are killing sea turtles, sharks and fish, and threatening the waters and beaches that fuel the region’s economy. Karenia brevis is not believed to be caused by man-made pollution such as agricultural runoff, and historical accounts of what is believed to be the same red tide date back to the 1700s. Read the rest here 13:59
ICES honours scientists – Outstanding Achievement Award to Bill Karp, Northeast Regional Science Center
“Bill Karp has been involved with ICES for over 20 years, serving in many roles – from member of various groups and committees, including the Science Committee (SCICOM), to symposia convener. Read the rest here 12:12
Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 45′ Dixon Tuna/Longliner 800HP, 6 Cylinder CAT, Prices Optional!
Specifications, information and 27 photo’s click here 12:55 To see all the boats in this series, Click here 11:53
Whaling opponents and pro-whaling nations, led by Japan, remain at odds
Diplomats were preparing for one last push to find a compromise capable of bridging the divide between whaling nations and their opponents at the biennial International Whaling Commission summit in Slovenia. Read the rest here 11:09
In 100 Years, Maryland’s Crab Cakes Might Be Shrimp Cakes
For centuries, the Chesapeake Bay has been a natural seafood factory along the East Coast, and that wealth of marine resources has shaped the area’s food culture and history—a 2011 Garden & Gun article referred to Maryland crab cakes as “practically a religion.” Seafood production also represents a critical portion of the Chesapeake Bay’s economic backbone. Read the rest here 10:17Lots of lobster, few workers – Curb on foreign employees imperils industry, processors say
Changes to the 
might mean the lobster on your plate may someday be processed outside of the Maritimes. “The other alternative they have is to go offshore and have the work done in some other country, and we don’t want that.” Read the rest here 09:52
NEFMC Groundfish Oversight Committee meet’s today to discuss shutting down the Cod fishery
The New England Fishery Management Council is working on new management measures for the fish. The full council will consider the ground fish committee’s recommendation at its meeting later this month. Read the rest here 07:56
