Daily Archives: February 1, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Writer steamed about ‘commonly accepted methods’ for killing lobsters and other crustaceans
This is in response to the article in the Jan. 7 Life section titled “It doesn’t get much fresher: A novice TL cook faces a lobster challenge.” I read this article with utter disgust at the detail and almost giddiness that writer Mary Therese Biebel used in describing the boiling to death of a live creature. Plunging the lobster head-first into boiling water, it lurched backwards, recoiling from the heat and thrashing its tail against the metal pot while she held down the lid for the next 8 to 10 minutes. Sounds sadistic. Read the rest here 16:22
Tracking fish easier, quicker, safer with new injectable device
The new injectable acoustic fish tag allows researchers to safely and quickly insert the small device into young fish with a syringe similar to those used to treat humans. Injecting the tag, instead of surgically inserting it as earlier versions required, is less invasive and enables fish to heal faster, which can also provide more reliable information about fish behavior. Read the rest here 10:22
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update FEB 1, 2015
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 09:51
Micronesia pursues illegal fishing charges against Japanese Tuna Vessels
The Federated States of Micronesia seized four Japanese purse seine vessels in October and November last year that were fishing mainly for bonito in the Pacific, sources said. They are accused of using illegal fishing methods, but the crews of all four boats have denied the charges. They were released after paying up to $3 million (¥360 million) per ship to the Micronesian government. However, prosecution has gone forward regarding one of the vessels, with a trial now under way in the country. Read the rest here 08:24
Researchers feed on Bluefin tuna’s 5,000-mile odyssey
A huge bluefin tuna caught off Spain is doing plenty to help fisheries biologists better understand the dynamics of stocks on the east and west coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. Angler Di Ortiz of Hampton caught the tuna and Graves quickly inserted a Tag-a-Tiny tag from Dr. Molly Lutcavage’s Large Pelagics Research Center that is supported by the Billfish Foundation. It was measured at 45 inches long and released unharmed. Charlie weighed approximately 40 pounds at the time. Read the rest here 08:09
Macaluso: Recreational anglers demonized by Commercial Fishermen in GMFMC hearing
After listening to the testimony during Wednesday afternoon’s Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s public comment period, it’s clear, when it comes to red snapper, commercial fishing interests are determined to demonize recreational fishermen. Commercial fishermen talk about how a certain fishing segment “steals” fish from them, and there’s no veiling their comments that the “segment” refers to recreational fishermen. Read the rest here 07:49
North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting February 2, thru 10 in Seattle
All meetings are open to the public, except executive sessions. AGENDA and SCHEDULE. The Council meeting will be broadcast at npfmc.adobeconnect.com/february2015. 07:33
NH Bill looks to protect local fishermen
While New Hampshire fishermen are struggling with federal regulations in the Gulf of Maine, state legislators are trying to give them a break with local regulations on how they store their gear at home. “(A fishing family is) not like Red Lobster operating in a commercial zone,” Cushing said. “It’s a guy who is storing traps in the back yard because his workplace is on the ocean.” Read the rest here 07:20
