Daily Archives: September 24, 2014
UPDATE: Coast Guard continues search for missing shrimpers after boat capsizes in Mississippi River
The search continues for two Jacksonville fishermen who went overboard after a local shrimping boat capsized in the Mississippi River Tuesday afternoon. Charles Christopher remembers the last conversation he had with his brother Nickoloas before the 34-year-old fisherman set out to sea. “The same thing we always say, ‘be careful and I love you,'” said Christopher as he held back tears. Read the rest here 23:04
Something’s fishy: Canada’s fish products often labelled as the wrong species
Canadians aren’t big fish eaters according to Statistics Canada, averaging less than 10 kilograms per person each year. But it’s safe to say when we do tuck into a nice piece of cod or tuna, we want to be certain that’s what we’re actually eating. An investigation by Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food suggests our confidence may be misplaced. Read the rest here 22:44
Fishermen voice concerns on new regulations at the Surf City Commercial Fisherman’s Town Hall meeting
Fishermen from up and down the coast gathered Tuesday in Surf City to make their voices heard at the Commercial Fisherman’s Town Hall Meeting. The meeting at Batson’s Galley Restaurant gave people in the commercial fishing industry a chance to ask questions and voice concerns about new fishing regulations. Rep. Chris Millis, R-Pender, was present along with Jerry Schill, president of the N.C. Fisheries Association. Read the rest here 20:05
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Support for Frankenfish surfaces in DC.
A group of 90 scientists and biotechnology execs from around the world are pushing President Obama to expedite approval of genetically modified salmon for US markets. They urged in a letter last week that the Food and Drug Administration put an end to the long wait for final approval of laboratory produced salmon made by Aqua Bounty Technologies. Listen, and read the rest 17:54
States set more commercial fishing time in lower Columbia
Nine additional nights and five days of commercial salmon fishing in the lower Columbia River were adopted on Wednesday by Washington and Oregon officials. Read the rest here 17:45
Mar-Lees drops RICO case against co-founder, others
US scallop supplier Mar-Lees Seafood has dropped the federal racketeering case against its former CEO and co-founder, John Lees. In a document filed in the docket on the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit, filed on Oct. 26, last year, Mar-Lees stated the action is “voluntarily dismissed”. Read the rest here 17:37
Lobsters pack up and move north
Climate changes have made scientists speculate about the possible future shift in range of many species, but in the ocean waters off the southern coast of New England, one major ocean species isn’t waiting for further changes — it’s already packed up and headed north, primarily for Canada. Lobster fishermen across southern regions of Connecticut and New York,, Read more here 17:09
Four Virginia watermen lose licenses for violations “The commission takes this responsibility seriously. “We expect compliance.”
Four commercial fishermen have had their licenses revoked by the Virginia Marine Fisheries Commission. “The commission vote to unanimously revoke these individuals’ fishing licenses continues a steady and consistent message from the commission to the watermen that violations of the commonwealth’s fisheries laws and regulations will not be tolerated,” “The commission takes this responsibility seriously. “We expect compliance.” Read the rest here 16:09
Good catch: Fishermen clean ocean of lost crabbing gear
“The most exciting thing about this project is that the fishermen themselves are taking the lead,” said Kirsten Gilardi, director of the California Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, a program of the SeaDoc Society, which is part of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Read the rest here
Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 47′ Lobster/Tuna/Dragger,2013, Fiberglass, John Deere, Onan 13.5 Kw genset
Specifications, information and 13 photo’s click here To see all the boats in this series, Click here 11:04
WPRFMC Press Release, September 23, 2014 – Workshop Addresses Issue of Disproportionate Burden in Pacific Island Fisheries
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council sponsored a first of its kind workshop on Sept. 18-20, 2014, at the Council office in Honolulu to discuss the concept of “disproportionate burden.” Read the rest here 09:01
How Norway and Russia Made A Cod Fishery Live and Thrive
The prime cod fishing grounds of North America have been depleted or wiped out by overfishing and poor management. But in Arctic waters, Norway and Russia are working cooperatively to sustain a highly productive — and profitable — cod fishery.
Blue crab helping fight invasive green crab in Atlantic
Invasive green crab in Atlantic Canada may have met their match in a naturally occurring blue crab that is increasing in waters off Nova Scotia. Naturally occurring? ( I dunno about this one.) Read the rest here 00:30
Groups Say Americans sent a strong message supporting Bristol Bay’s irreplaceable salmon fishery
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