Daily Archives: October 31, 2014
Enviros look for way forward after Antarctic fisheries motion fails at international meeting
Conservationists are trying to determine a way forward after the annual Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) meeting ended on Friday. Representatives of 25 nations gathered in Hobart over 10 days for the CCAMLR meeting. The Antarctic Ocean Alliance, a coalition of 30 environmental groups including , said Russia and China blocked,,, Read the rest here 20:49
ALL EYES ON PORT ORFORD : Fishermen continue cleanup, contemplate impact of last weekend’s storm on crab season
The damage done by last Saturday’s storm that hammered the Port of Port Orford could have far-reaching implications. Waves slammed into the cement dock at the Port of Port Orford last Saturday as local fishermen raced to keep a disaster from turning into a financial catastrophe. Brett Webb, a port commissioner and a commercial crab fisherman, knew if boats started getting tossed off of the dock they could be looking at a long-term closure. Read the rest here 19:47
North Carolina’s Walter Jones Calls On Administration To Fight For Bluefin Tuna Quota Increase
“After years of steep quota reductions, U.S. bluefin tuna fishermen have more than done their part,” said Congressman Jones. “The economic costs to them, their families, and the communities they support have been severe. Now that science shows the stock is fully rebuilt, that sacrifice should not go unrewarded.” I love this guy! Read the rest here 18:05
Pirate fishing targeted in Congress – new laws likely passed this year!
Congress is set to act on a measure aimed at stopping fish pirates from dumping millions of tons of illegally caught fish and shellfish in world markets. For decades, no fishery has been pinched harder than Bering Sea king crab, which last year alone went up against 100 million pounds of pirated crab from Russia. Listen, Read the rest here. 17:11
UPDATED! Don’t whisper a word, but, a very, very interesting rumor is floating about!
We have received word from the guys out back in the shipping/receiving department of Fisherynation, that someone has supposedly resigned from the effective immediately and will be helping fishermen out through the Nature Conservancy! My most reliable contact on the inside wouldn’t budge. We have heard who it is, but until we see something “official” our lips are sealed. 16:35 UPDATED 18:42 Dempsey Resigns, Takes position with Nature Conservancy! Read the tea leaf in the comment section!
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Is fleet diversity key to sustainable fisheries?
Titled “Consequences of fleet diversification in managed and unmanaged fisheries” and written by Sustainable Fisheries Group postdoctoral scholar Matt Burgess, the study was published today in the e-First section of the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Burgess used a mathematical model to show that fleet diversity helps managers by,,, Read the rest here 13:36
Coast Guard puts off Oregon S+R base closing; Charleston SC still a question
The U.S. Coast Guard might be close to budging on plans to remove a search and rescue helicopter and shutter a base on the Stono River. A similar base in Newport, Ore., just won a reprieve. Whatever is or isn’t happening with South Carolina delegation members is being kept low key and largely under wraps. The Dec. 15 date is significant because it is after the election and four days after the scheduled expiration of a Congressional,, Read the rest here 13:12
The Fishing Partnership New Bedford: F R E E V A C C I N E S ! Flu – Pneumonia – Tetanus
Fishing Partnership has partnered up with the Southcoast Health Van to provide FREE vaccines. Tuesday, November 4th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Whaling City Auction Address: 64 Hassey Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 For more information, contact Deb Kelsey at 508-884-6661 or Monica DeSousa at 508-991-3043. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME You do not need health insurance to participate in this clinic. 12:31 http://fishingpartnership.org/
Portland draws even with Gloucester in fish landings
While the port of Portland has finally pulled even with Gloucester, Massachusetts, in fish landings, it could be a hollow victory as federal regulators prepare to impose a new set of restrictions that will likely batter the groundfishing fleets in both ports. Read the rest here 11:52
Defense Department logs in against wind turbine project
The long-anticipated response from the Department of Defense on the proposed Eastern Shore wind turbine project was released Thursday and it is so strongly negative against it that it could very well deep six it. The letter from the Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says of the proposed Great Bay Energy Center wind turbine project,,, Hey Denny! We don’t want Cape Wind! Read the rest here 09:25
A scrapped IPO offers a raw look at China’s rampant overfishing of tuna
China hauls in 12 times more fish that it admits to catching, according to a report by the EU parliament, and regularly exceeds international limits on fishing certain species. How can China be so casual about flouting its commitments? The drama surrounding a recent Hong Kong draft IPO filing (pdf)—and its hasty withdrawal—offers some clues,,, Read the rest here 08:08
