Daily Archives: April 11, 2015
Don Young: Stosh Anderson misrepresents Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization
The April 8 opinion piece by Stosh Anderson, “Don Young seeks to unwind ‘Alaska Model’ for fisheries in Magnuson-Stevens Act,” fails to represent the facts of the legislation I introduced to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The issue, which was clearly ignored in Stosh Anderson’s commentary, is the application of the “Alaska Model” to the nation’s seven other regional fisheries councils, which was done in 2006 through amendments to the MSA. While the premise of the reform was good, the “Alaska Model” has not worked in other areas of the country as well as envisioned — for a number of reasons. Read the rest here 14:27
The Rock is threatening cod stocks
There’s the Rock that has been under a cod moratorium since 1992, and then there’s The Rock who most certainly has not. Social media was buzzing this week when Muscle and Fitness magazine posted Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson’s bodybuilding meal plan. Seeing The Rock on television and in movies, I always assumed he needed a good dose of protein to maintain his size and muscle mass. However, what blew me away was just how much codfish the former WWE wrestler consumes on a daily basis. Read the rest here 12:59
Communities to kick off boat blessing ceremonies
As temperatures warm up, the bayou communities of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes are preparing to send their shrimpers, trawlers and fishermen out onto the Gulf waters. Before venturing out, these marine wayfarers will be asking for the Lord’s blessing in an age-old tradition to ensure a bountiful harvest and their safety at sea. Chauvin, Dulac and Montegut will be the first three towns to kick off the Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies on Sunday. Golden Meadow and Pointe-aux-Chenes will follow over the next few weekends. Read the rest here 11:22
Apalachicola – economy hit hard by oyster shortage
Five generations of Philip Vinson’s family have labored using tongs to pull oysters from 
Bay’s shallow waters. He fears there won’t be a sixth. The local oyster industry is under threat from water-flow issues, environmental concerns, health and safety regulations and economic realities. Restaurants from New Orleans to Tampa and beyond tout Apalachicola oysters as the tastiest oysters around, but the annual harvest has been in decline. Read the rest here 10:55
Coast Guard cuts ribbon on new Menemsha boathouse
While faithful to the look of the iconic 1939 structure destroyed in a devastating fire, the new $10 million boathouse serves a modern purpose. Local and state officials, townspeople, up-Island police chiefs, former Coasties, and the crew of Station Menemsha crowded into the boathouse for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the completion of the new $10 million facility that replaces the 71-year-old building destroyed in the Menemsha fire on July 12, 2010. Read the rest here 10:24
OLD LYME, Conn. DEEP dogs now trained to track something fishy
With fishing season starting Saturday, EnCon police now have a new tool to catch folks who try to break the rules. Ruger is one of four search and rescue dogs on DEEP’s Environmental Conservation Police force. He and two others have undergone special training to sniff out fish, which may be hidden by those trying catch more than they’re allowed. Read the rest here 10:06
Obama accuses the China of ‘using its size and muscle’ to push other nations out of the South China Sea
China’s leadership has hit back at U.S. President Barack Obama who condemned the country for constructing an artificial island in the disputed South China Sea. Only yesterday, Obama claimed Beijing was ‘using its sheer size and muscle to force countries into subordinate positions’ amid reports of controversial land reclamation efforts. Read the rest here 08:57
Two plead guilty to Unalaska bunkmate killing
“Petty bunkhouse things” that led to a man’s death in Unalaska three years ago won’t lead to a new trial. Two men have pled guilty to killing their co-worker in an alcohol-fueled late-night conflict at a seafood workers’ dormitory in Unalaska, avoiding a second trial. Read the rest here 08:16
