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The New England groundfish debacle (Part III): who or what is at fault? Nils E. Stolpe/FishNet
NILS STOLPE: The New England groundfish debacle (Part IV): Is cutting back harvest really the answer?
While it’s a fact that’s hardly ever acknowledged, the assumption in fisheries management is that if the population of a stock of fish isn’t at some arbitrary level, it’s because of too much fishing. Hence the term “overfished.” Hence the mandated knee jerk reaction of the fisheries managers to not enough fish; cut back on fishing. What of other factors? They don’t count. It’s all about fishing, because fishing is all that the managers can control; it’s their Maslow’s Hammer. When it comes to the oceans it seems as if it’s about all that the industry connected mega-foundations that support the anti-fishing ENGOs with hundreds of millions of dollars a year in “donations” are interested in controlling. Read the article here
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Deadliest Catch: Where is Captain Casey McManus anyway?!!
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NEFMC Seeks Input From Fishermen and Research Partners on RSA Programs; Take the Online Survey!
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Fishing chief says No Deal only way to exit the EU on time – and save dying UK industry
Campaign group Fishing for Leave (FFL) is fighting to take back control of British waters and the fishing industry connected to it. FFL slammed the Yellowhammer Read More » -
Kotzebue Fishery Closes Early with ‘3rd Best Harvest in Over 25 Years’
The commercial fishing season in Kotzebue came to a close Friday, and while both the chum salmon run and the payout to fishermen pales in comparison Read More » -
Low price for lobster stirs anger in Canada – But protests similar to the ones last year are not expected to target Maine.
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At 75, Capt. John Rade Still the ‘High Hook’
A survey probably isn’t needed, but if you ask just about any experienced fisherman who shuffles along in his or her weathered oilskins and deck boots Read More » -
The Fisheries Bill has passed the House of Lords.
The legislation, which creates the powers for the UK to operate as an independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks sustainably outside the EU, has Read More » -
Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD December 11-14, 2017
The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s December meeting in Annapolis, MD. Briefing Materials & Agenda Overview Agenda click here Attend Meeting with Read More » -
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting in Durham, NC, October 7 – 10, 2019
The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s meeting to be held at Durham Convention Center, 301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, 27701,, Briefing Materials Read More » -
When the herring come back
January 2 marks the opening of the commercial herring season in our waters, a phenomenon that’s come and gone over the past 43 years. Of course, Read More » -
Fishermen’s group pushes wearing Personal Flotation Devices
The Grand Manan Fishermen’s Association says the use of personal flotation devices in the commercial fishing industry is growing, but more work needs to be done. Melanie Sonnenberg, Read More » -
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report: July 29, 2020
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Plymouth, Ma: GREAT WHITE SHARK ATTACKS KAYAKERS! It begins…
A great white shark attacked two kayakers off the Plymouth, Massachusetts, coast Wednesday evening at Manomet Point, authorities say. I am not one to say I Read More » -
Fishing boat Captain is grateful for the quick response of his fellow fishermen
Élie Dugas, captain of the fishing boat that sank off Miscou on Monday morning, said he’s grateful for the help from fellow fishermen. Within minutes of Read More » -
Connecticut DEEP investigating large-scale fish kills of Atlantic Menhaden and other species
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Scientists from Canada find transgenic Atlantic salmon can cross-breed with a closely related species – the brown trout.
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Commercial Vessel Discharge Reform Act gains support Cordova District Fishermen United supports exemptions for commercial fishing vessels
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DFO issues warnings about lobster trap tampering in Nova Scotia
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More Fishing Time in Togiak
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Marine Patrol Identifies Fisherman Whose Body Was Recovered from Port Clyde Harbor
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Offshore Wind Farm Company Vinyard Wind Begins Construction
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Memories of a Highliner’s Son, by Big Tom Brancaleone
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Shrimpers in Florida losing millions after Hurricane Ian
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PFMC sets 2021 West Coast ocean salmon season dates
“There will be some restrictive commercial and recreational seasons this year along much of the coast,” said Council Chair Marc Gorelnik. “Forecasts for some Chinook and Read More »
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