Daily Archives: July 26, 2015
Blessing of the Fleet honors Stonington fishermen
Stonington – The commercial fishing industry, its traditions, lore, people and tragedies meshed together Sunday at the 62nd annual Blessing of the Fleet, a summertime staple that is trying to rebound after waning interest, bad weather and the depressed fishing economy threatened the event in the past. John Gomes, the event’s longtime emcee, told the few hundred people who gathered at the Town Dock during a light drizzle for the ceremony that the ceremony and festival have to survive. “It’s our identity,” ,,, Read the rest here 19:43
Alaska Dept. Fish and Game loosens Kenai River king restrictions
A healthy Kenai River king salmon run is translating to more fish for everyone, while highlighting management concerns from east side setnetters. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued an emergency order allowing for bait in the king salmon sport fishery on the Kenai River from the river mouth to Slikok Creek beginning 12:01 a.m., Saturday. Bait and multiple hooks are allowed on Kasilof River up to the Sterling Highway Bridge beginning the same time. This in turn opens the commercial sockeye fishery for extended hours they need,,, Read the rest here 12:13
The Western Flyer is about to be uncloaked – getting $2 million renovation in Port Townsend
Three months after the beginning of a $2 million renovation to transform the battered hulk of a boat once used by author John Steinbeck into a floating science center, those working on the project are lifting the shroud of secrecy and allowing the public to look but not touch. “There have been no surprises on this project so far,” said Shipwrights Co-op member Chris Chase, who with Tim Lee is overseeing renovation expected to take 2½ years. “The biggest surprise is the level of public interest,” he said. Read the rest here 11:35
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update, July 26, 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 11:19
Omega extends the Olive Branch – Meeting could lead to truce over menhaden
Decades of animosity don’t disappear overnight. But a conversation is a good place to start. Officials from Omega Protein met with recreational charter captains Tuesday night to discuss the conflict between two groups that depend on the same waters to earn a living. Reedville-based Omega is the East Coast’s only menhaden reduction fishery. Recreational anglers often have blamed the company for harming certain fisheries. Omega reduces the small, oily fish to produce Omega 3 fish oil supplements and pet food. Read the rest here 10:33
Old men on their sea: Experienced fishermen tell their tales on Chatham Fish Pier
Now semi-retired, Bennett is one of the old salts who greet visitors as part of the Pier Host program sponsored by the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance. Although Chatham is the biggest fishing port on the Cape, it is home primarily to family fishing operations. They are truly small businesses — often two or three people in a boat doing their part to satisfy the public’s nearly insatiable hunger for seafood. Drawn from the ranks of longtime fishermen, the pier hosts have probably forgotten more about fishing than most visitors will ever know. Read the rest here! 09:48
Russian fishermen film live giant squid surfacing and eating near fishing trawler
THEY’RE creatures of the depths, rarely seen by human eyes. Existing images of giant squids usually depict the animals once they’re dead and washed up on a beach, a mess of bleached, gelatinous tentacles. But this footage shows something altogether more amazing: a live giant squid surfacing near a fishing trawler and attempting to feast on the day’s catch. The fishers are forced to defend the catch of the day with the aid of a long pole which they use to prod the animal. Read the rest here 09:14
