Daily Archives: December 14, 2014
NEFMC and MAFMC propose new bycatch reporting system for Northeast fisheries
The Mid-Atlantic and New England fishery management councils jointly proposed the revision. They want the revision to apply to all 13 fishery management plans in the area. The proposal involves not only a standardized reporting and monitoring method, but also new procedures for observers, new set-asides and more. It would change the way NMFS operates framework adjustments. It covers 40 species and 14 types of fishing gear. Read the rest here 22:40
SOUTHWEST HARBOR: Drifting boat sparks harrowing high seas rescue
Combined efforts of lobstermen and a U.S. Coast Guard rescue crew brought the Northeast Harbor-based lobster boat Royal Fortune safely to port last month when its engine stalled off Great Duck Island in high seas. Captain Ronnie Musetti and two sternmen reported no injuries or major damage following a harrowing nine-hour ordeal. Read the rest here 19:36
Purse seiner owner sounds alarm bell
A purse seiner owner foresees that locally based vessels may pack up and leave because fishing in the South Pacific is no longer profitable. Ricardo Da Rosa, General Manager of Pacific Princess Partnership Ltd says there’s just too many boats fishing in a small area with limited fish stocks. Audio, Read the rest here 16:10
Hiring in full swing at Samoa Tuna Processors
Samoa Tuna Processors is not having problems hiring fish cleaners. STP is on target to open its cannery operations next month. Dan Sullivan, vice president of production at Tri Marine International , which owns STP, said they have advertised for fish cleaners and have received very good response with a large number of people interested in joining STP. Read the rest here 16:01
2 Public Webinars for the Final Rule for Amendment 7 (Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Management Measures)
NMFS is hosting two public webinars to provide the opportunity to explain management measures and effective dates outlined in Amendment 7. The public may participate by phone or online. Details for accessing the webinar are provided – Click here 13:24
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, December 14, 2014
The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” Read the update here To read all the updates, click here 13:15
Lower lobster catch in 2014 means higher prices
The 2014 lobster fishing season appears to have resulted in a lower total catch than the previous two years — meaning slightly higher prices for consumers — but it remained a productive year, lobstermen say. Maine’s lobster fishery, the largest in the country, topped 125 million pounds in 2012 and 2013. Read the rest here 11:12
Arrogance Ignorance and Greenpeace
Just in case you have not heard the story – here is a brief summary. In Peru at night a group of Greenpeace activists drove a jeep up to one of the ancient Nasca outlines then trampled over the area laying out a piece of Greenpeace propaganda. According to the outraged Peruvian government ( as well as assorted other experts) the group did irreparable damage to the area. Read the rest here, and check out the wind power category! 09:572 men from U.S. fishing vessel found swimming in open water
Two missing men from an American fishing vessel positioned 10 nautical miles northwest of Apra Harbor were found this afternoon swimming in open water. The Coast Guard was originally told that crew aboard the vessel, American Victory, were swimming in the water while the boat was stationary and that the two men ended up unaccounted for, Putnam said. Read the rest here 08:40
North Carolina Bluefin tuna season off to promising start
With an increase in the U.S. bluefin tuna quota and an early appearance of large tunas off the Carteret County coast, signs are out there this might be a good bluefin tuna season. Traditionally, bluefin tuna start showing up in North Carolina from mid-November through the end of January for the commercial fishery,,, Read the rest here 08:09
