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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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Coast Guard medevacs crewmember from fishing vessel 180 miles south of Pensacola, Florida
The Coast Guard medevaced a 45-year-old man approximately 180 miles south of Pensacola, Florida, Monday. Coast Guard Sector Mobile watchstanders received a call at 10:26 a.m. Read More » -
The story of how a Black man pioneered the salmon canning industry in British Columbia in the 1870s
Located on an island on the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada, is the Deas Island Regional Park What many do not know is that the Read More » -
Obama signs Executive Order on response to climate change
The executive order establishes a task force – includes governors of seven states — all Democrats – Fourteen mayors and two other local leaders -All but three Read More » -
Gulf Shrimpers at odds with new AIS rules
Some shrimp boat owners are seeking an exemption from federal vessel regulations that took effect May 1, alleging that new rules require installation of computer systems Read More » -
F/V Southern Skies makes it to safe harbor at Criehaven
As a fall nor’easter brought heavy windswept rain into the state Wednesday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard boat responded to a fishing boat taking on water Read More » -
Deadly catch: The raw fish that can cause liver cancer
The practice of eating raw fish is causing life-threatening health issues in certain areas of north-east Thailand. Local fish populations are infected with a type of Read More » -
Coldwater Lobster Association wants more members, says many issues facing Nova Scotia industry
Coldwater Lobster Association, covering Lobster Fishing Area 34 in southwestern Nova Scotia, says there are issues that could have dire outcomes on the lobster industry. The Read More » -
Western Flyer takes another step in restoration
The first phase of restoring the Western Flyer fishing boat is nearing completion in Port Townsend, Washington, The 76-foot purse seiner was chartered by author John Read More » -
Garret Graves calls CARES Act funding for Louisiana fisheries a ‘slap in the face’
U.S. Congressman Garret Graves released the following statement regarding the $12,477,165 allocated to Louisiana fisheries to mitigate the economic hardships accrued by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Read More » -
Invasive Asian carp fish spawning in Louisville
A highly invasive fish commonly called Asian carp is proliferating in the Ohio River at Louisville, with a spawning area below the McAlpine Locks and Dam. Read More » -
Observer coverage more likely on lobster boats with state, federal permits
Massachusetts is slated to have more than Maine, where there are far more lobstermen fishing. According to NMFS, Massachusetts-based lobster boats are scheduled for 266 sea Read More » -
Sign The Petition: SAVE OUR OCEAN from the HUGE mistake of offshore windfarms in California!
California is preparing to make a grave mistake by allowing offshore windfarms to be built. The promise of green energy is the driving force behind this Read More » -
The ‘Codfather’ Carlos Rafael indicted on 27 counts for lying about fish catches and smuggling cash
Local fishing magnate Carlos Rafael has been indicted by federal prosecutors for lying about fish catches and smuggling cash to Portugal through Logan airport in Boston, Read More » -
Our Fragile Oceans: Is It Too Late to Rethink Floating Wind Turbine Power Off Our California Coastline?
On January 24, 2024, Democrat Congressman Jared Huffman gave a speech in Humboldt County applauding the securing of $426 million federal grant dollars for the establishment Read More » -
Feds accused of ignoring Cohen’s steps to save sockeye
“What was hailed by many as a blueprint to sustain sockeye into the future is starting to look a lot more like a government retreat.” Cohen Read More » -
Canceled crab season could devastate Unalaska
As the top fishing port by volume in the nation, fishing runs in the veins of Unalaska. Officials say that nearly everyone in the city relies Read More » -
3nd UPDATE: Coast Guard probing death aboard Gloucester FV Osprey – Fisherman identified – Michael Grindle of Gloucester and Blue Hill, Maine
U.S. Coast Guard officials are investigating the death of an apparent 40-year-old man on board the 107-foot, Gloucester-based fishing trawler Osprey, and Gloucester police have been Read More » -
United Fishermen of Alaska At-Large board member Kevin Adams elected as Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Chair
The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the largest statewide commercial fishing industry trade association representing 36 member organizations, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Read More » -
N.S. seafood company accused of bilking 2 European firms out of $33K
Two European seafood businesses are buying Facebook ads and posting warnings in online seafood forums alleging they lost money to a Nova Scotia seafood company. Two Read More » -
Dutch Baldwin sets snakehead record at 18.42 pounds
Over the past four years spent as a commercial boat fisherman, Dutch Baldwin has spent four or five nights per week on the water. Last weekend, though, Read More » -
Daunting task begins: Reducing lobster gear to save whales
The interstate Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met Monday outside Washington to discuss the implementation of the new rules, which are designed to reduce serious injuries Read More » -
Greenpeace Criticizes Contracting Onboard Monitoring Cameras and Analysis to Trident
Should a commercial fishing company be made responsible for monitoring what goes on board the commercial fishing vessels? Greenpeace leader Russel Norman says, it is like Read More » -
Blessing of the fleet asks for good weather, safety, and courage for Chilkat Valley fishermen
On a bluebird Sunday, a few dozen people gathered at the Small Boat Harbor for the Blessing of the Fleet. There was some confusion among people who Read More » -
Pioneer Boatworks owners moving on after 35 years in Ucluelet
A revered local couple is voyaging into the relaxing and well-deserved waters of retirement. Bonnie Gurney and Eric Caswell have sold their iconic Pioneer Boatworks shipyard Read More » -
Alaska Fish and Game announces closure of Chinook salmon commercial troll fishery at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The commercial troll fishery will close to the retention of Chinook salmon at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The current target harvest for the first Read More »
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