Daily Archives: November 15, 2014
Fishermen’s union speaks out against proposed piloting change in Placentia Bay
FFAW-Unifor suggested the proposal to add an additional pilotage station in Placentia Bay appears to be driven by industrial operators in an effort to save time and money, at the risk of the fishing industry and the marine environment in Placentia Bay. Read the rest here 22:02
Coast Guard assists fishing vessel taking on water near Juneau, Alaska
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa assisted the crew of the 36-foot fishing vessel 
after their vessel began taking on water near Juneau, Alaska, Friday evening. A Coast Guard Anacapa crewmember successfully patched two holes found in the Pot Luck’s hull and escorted the vessel to Petersburg, Alaska. Read the rest here 17:27
Baker questions federal findings on fishing limits while meeting with Gloucester fishermen today
Local state senator, the minority leader Bruce Tarr, greets governor-elect Charlie Baker as he arrives to meet with fishermen to hear their concerns about the recent ban on cod fishing, at the Gloucester House restaurant in Gloucester, on Nov. 15. Baker questioned research findings used by federal regulators,, Read the rest here 17:07
Phillip Boudreau’s murder off Petit de Grat gradually unfolding in court
The crew of the Twin Maggies have different stories to tell about how Phillip Boudreau was killed. And the three people accused in his death are the only witnesses to how the 43-year-old Petit de Grat man died on June 1, 2013. “Yes,” Craggs said when asked outside of the courtroom if his client and co-crewman Craig Landry, who are not closely related, have different versions of how Boudreau was killed. Read the rest here 13:56
How Bering Sea crab fishing was made safer
The dangers of the Bering Sea crab fishery have been made famous by the reality TV show “Deadliest Catch.” But in the last 15 years, that industry has become much safer, in large part thanks to collaboration between industry, scientists and regulators. Read the rest here 12:29
Editorial: Fishery panel (NEFMC) holds chance to show need for reforms
Angela Sanfilippo,,, violates standards of Magnuson-Stevens that require NOAA to consider the economic impact on fishing communities.,,And given the secrecy of the “unscheduled” study, there are more questions than ever about NOAA’s use of the “best available science” ,, Read the rest here 09:43
Fishermen Question Cod-Fishing Ban Data -one boat couldn’t catch any cod — and that boat happens to belong to the U.S. government.”
“I am certain that the science is wrong by a lot on this one,” said Vito Giacalone,,, David Goethel, captain of the Ellen Diane out of Hampton, New Hampshire, agreed. “I think there are a lot more cod than they are finding,” Goethel said. “I think we’re in the position we’re in basically because one boat couldn’t catch any cod — and that boat happens to belong to the U.S. government.” Video, and read the rest here 08:53
Guest: Pacific Island fishing culture is under attack – Edwin Ebisui Jr. and Kitty Simonds
The president’s final action, announced on Sept. 25, formally proclaimed 490,000 square miles of these waters as part of the PRIMNM. This modification reduced, but did not remove, the harm to our fishermen and communities who depend on these waters for their livelihoods and sustenance and to supply legal, reported and regulated seafood to U.S. consumers. Read the rest here 08:19
Corbett tapped to chair Marine Fisheries Commission
For years, state officials asked Sammy Corbett to serve on the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission. And for years, Corbett said no. But eventually, he began to change his mind. So when the state came calling this year, Corbett finally said yes. Read the rest here 08:01
