Daily Archives: January 29, 2025
Bering Sea snow crab season kicks off for first time in three years
Earlier this month, commercial snow crabs started hitting Unalaska’s docks again, for the first time in nearly three years. The Bering Sea snow crab fishery reopened in mid-October, after billions of the crab disappeared and the fishery was shut down in October 2022. This season’s first catch was delivered on Jan. 15. Opilio, or snow crab, is generally fished in the new year and into the early spring. The season runs through May. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Area Management Biologist Ethan Nichols said nine vessels are actively participating in the Bering Sea commercial fishery. “The fleet is just getting started, for the most part,” Nichols said. “Fishing so far — the reports from the grounds — there seems to be good numbers of nice, new shell, large snow crab on the far northern portions of the grounds.” more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 15:06
Teenage girl who won fisherman of the year hopes to inspire young women to work at sea
A teenage girl who won trainee fisherman of the year hopes to inspire more young women to work in the Scottish fishing industry. Isla Gale quit school at 15 to work as an apprentice on a scallop fishing boat. Now 19, she has completed deck officer qualifications in the hopes of following her dreams to work on larger fishing vessels at sea. The plucky teen is currently based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire while studying at the Scottish Marine Academy (SMA). She hopes to see more women making waves in a male-dominated industry. She said: “I know that there are many supposed barriers and superstitions about women working at sea, but if you are determined and hardworking enough to overcome that side of things, you’ll do really well. more, >>CLICK TO READ<<12:50
William Henry Daniels, Captain Henry of North Carolina, has passed away
William Henry Daniels, Captain Henry, passed from this life early Saturday morning; he was 87 years old. He went peacefully at home with his family surrounding him. In 1976 he was able to buy and build the 57-foot wood trawler, and named it Bryan D. This was the beginning of the family business. When Bryan graduated, the boat became his full-time job alongside his daddy. In 1979, the Bryan D was sold, and Henry bought a 76-foot steel hull trawler, which he named the Joyce D after his wife and partner. The boat has been redesigned over the years as the family business continued. In 1993, Henry’s son Bryan became Captain and took over the boat while Henry “retired” to his hobbies and home. Henry continued to work a small boat, the Brittany Faye, and oystered around the creek and rivers. Henry’s expertise concerning shrimping, fishing, and the water has always been Henry’s expertise concerning shrimping, fishing, and the water has always been appreciated and known throughout the community. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 10:19
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The price of scallops? ‘The sky’s the limit’
What winter catch is delicate in flavor with hints of ocean in every morsel and very, very pricey? Atlantic scallops are breaking the piggy bank this season, Mainers are reporting, and harder to find. A pound of 10- to 20-count at the Ellsworth Shaw’s was advertised this week at $34.99, while some locals who usually buy directly from fishermen, for about $20 a pound, are finding them unavailable. Brooklin scallop fisherman David Tarr said those customers can ask in March and he might have some to sell to them. But for now, the large, prized U10s — that’s under 10 sea scallops to a pound — are what he’s catching and selling to his dealer for significantly more than $20. And plenty of Maine fishermen are selling to the market in New Bedford for $45 to $53 a pound for U10s. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:17
Athearn Marine Agency Boat of the Week: 49’x16′ Scalloper/Dragger, Cat 3406 B, NGOM Permit
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