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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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The head smelt biologist for the state said it’s not clear why the season has been so poor for smelt fishing this winter.
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How the Boldt decision 50 years ago remade Pacific Northwest fishing
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European court expected to back attempt by pelt traders and sporran makers to reverse 2010 ruling Read the comments
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South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Seeks Public Input on Use of Vessel Monitoring Systems
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California sea lions suffering from brain damage caused by algal blooms
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Sometimes in fishing, less is more – (hmm)
Commercial fishermen caught fewer fish last year than in 2011, but may have pocketed more money, data from the state Division of Marine Fisheries shows. The Read More » -
F/V Nite Owl Sinks in the Gulf – One recovered, four fishermen missing. Coast Guard converges in the area. Fisherman John Robinson safe.
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Thirteen year old girl’s heartfelt plea in front of NSW Parliament House to save NSW fishing industry
A thirteen year old girl has fronted a packed room in NSW Parliament House to urge the government to rethink commercial fishing reforms which she said Read More » -
Invasive green crab population reaches record high in Shediac Bay
The population of green crabs in Shediac Bay has exploded this year, says Jim Weldon, of the Shediac Bay Watershed Association. Weldon, the green crab project manager, has been monitoring numbers of Read More » -
“It sets a dangerous precedent,” – Fish baron wins bid to use foreign ship to catch Canadian Redfish quota
In an unprecedented decision the federal Conservative government is allowing one of the region’s largest seafood processors to hire a foreign vessel to catch its Canadian fish quota. The Read More » -
Wooden fishing vessels are becoming gradually rarer – and what’s even more rare is to see a new fishing vessel built in wood
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A Fish Bill Update from Sam Parisi, and a scheduled meeting in Gloucester with all invited!
Dear Fisherynation Readers, I wanted to share some information about a project that I have an interest in seeing advance, a U.S. Fish Bill. I am Read More » -
F/V Ellie Ádhamh: Captain and 6 crewmen winched to safety by Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117
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Anchors aweigh for community seafood pilot program
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King salmon arrives in stores, commanding royal prices; relief could come soon
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The government of Nova Scotia is seeking feedback from communities for their first step in developing an aquaculture strategy.
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MacKay announces $488 million for coast guard vessels – The vessels include search and rescue lifeboats, research and science vessels
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F/V Falling Star: 10 missing crew members have been found and rescued
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Tuna quota unchanged, PEI fishermen disappointed
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Pilot Program – Port allows fish sales from boats at Fisherman’s Wharf
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