Daily Archives: October 17, 2014
Canada (Fisheries and Oceans) vs. Ahousaht First Nation
The Federal Court of Appeal released a decision on September 24, 2014 in Canada (Fisheries and Oceans) v. Ahousaht First Nation, dismissing Fisheries and Oceans Canada (“DFO”)’s appeal against a Federal Court decision to grant various Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations applicants with an interlocutory injunction. Read the rest here 21:34
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Coast Guard Rescues Two Fishermen near Ketchikan (so the story goes!)
A Coast Guard Station Ketchikan Response Boat-Small crew rescued two boaters after their 53-foot vessel Freedom capsized in Tongass Narrows near Ketchikan, Wednesday morning. Read the rest here I stumbled onto the real story here, and the large photo. This is about people looking out for each other. I love it! Great job Kurtis Morin. 19:06
The Perfect Fishing Electronics Installation!
Nobeltec dealer Marine Radar is located in Washington state and recently worked on a complete integrated marine electronics system for a commercial fishing vessel. Ryan Hisey explains their perfect fishing electronics installation! This installation was on a new Fred Wahl Marine 58 x 22 commercial fishing boat, “Vigilant”, built by Dean Haltiner. Read the rest here 17:54
Mike Mason, longtime voice of Bristol Bay, leaving KDLG
After six years on the job, Mike Mason will leave his post as news director at KDLG Public Radio this month. Mason, whose balanced reporting and distinct deep voice have been a daily fixture in Bristol Bay, has been hired as the press secretary for the Alaska House Minority. He and his partner Celeste Novak will move to Anchorage later this month. Read the rest here 17:07
A MUST READ For Anyone Who Defended Joe’s Lobster Mart – Game, Set, Match.
Real Cape Hippie has carried the Torch of Justice over the Joe’s Lobster Mart saga. For a rundown, read this article, Testimony: Lobster Mart Bought Thousands Of Stolen Oysters ( its a shitload of oysters!) Then read the Hippies post. It’s classic Cape Hippie, straight to the point! He repeatedly bought tens of thousands of oysters stolen from the public and from honest hard working Cape Codders. He sold them back Read the rest here 15:05
“Earth to Coast Guard ! Earth to Coast Guard ! – Come in Coast Guard!!” – Save Our Chopper!
Oregon delegation invites Rear Admiral Richard T. Gromlich to attend a public hearing scheduled for Monday, October 20, from 17:30 to 19:30 at the Oregon Coast Community College in Newport Oregon. Read the letter here 14:25
Reducing pelagic longline fisheries by catch – Fishery research: A squid that a shark won’t eat
A New Jersey native is working on a shark repellant that will reduce the by-catch of sharks and rays in the 
. It’s called SuperPolyShark and its scent is strong enough to make a shark turn its head. In 2012, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded Shark Defense Technologies and Key West Community College with a $234,311 grant to develop the product in the field. Read the rest here 12:53
Open fishing plea to get sharks
One of WA’s most experienced professional fishermen has called on the State Government to reopen commercial fishing off Perth, saying it would be the most effective way of protecting people from “plagues” of sharks. Read the rest here
East-West hostility may stall Ross Sea conservation
A proposal to protect one of the most pristine marine ecosystems on the earth, Antarctica’s Ross Sea, could be jeopardized by growing tensions between Russia and the West, say environmentalists involved in next week’s high-level meeting on the plan. The two countries first blocked plans for the reserve in 2011 but, according to one environmentalist who asked to remain anonymous, CCAMLR negotiations took a downturn in 2013 when Russia granted asylum to National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden, prompting President Barack Obama to cancel a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read the rest here 12:30
Summer flounder ‘scoping’ meeting a new twist for fishermen
Last week was the first summer flounder (fluke) “scoping” meeting for me and many others. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), both responsible for managing summer flounder in our State, held a summer flounder scoping meeting. Read the rest here
Canada Invests in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Small Craft Harbours
Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced an $18.4 million investment in improvement projects at small craft harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador. This investment is supporting the following major projects: Read the rest here 11:38
Key Alaska fisheries look set for strong season
Bering Sea crab and pollock stocks all appear to be on the upswing — good news for fishermen whose Alaska harvests are mainstays of the multibillion-dollar North Pacific seafood industry. The improved outlook means some bigger harvests. The Bristol Bay red king crab harvest that starts,,Read the rest here 11:33Shelburne County lobster fishermen suspended-Longtime practice questioned by MLA Sterling Belliveau
YARMOUTH — Some recent convictions for lobster fishing violations in southwestern Nova Scotia involved fishermen who, in addition to being fined, are also prohibited from fishing for different lengths of time next season. Read the rest here 08:23
