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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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Tri Marine International pleased with Cape Breton repairs
The Cape Breton, a 247-ft fishing vessel, spent 40 days at the shipyard and it was the longest and heaviest vessel that the shipyard serviced since Read More » -
Genevieve McDonald — a lobster boat captain and legislator — to graduate with highest distinction
Some people call Genevieve McDonald, Captain. Five months a year, she fishes for lobsters in Western Penobscot Bay. Others know her as Rep. McDonald. The Democratic Read More » -
NOW AVAILABLE – 56th Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop (56th SAW) Assessment Summary Report
There is a new issue of the Center Reference Document series (13-04): 56th Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop (56th SAW) Assessment Summary Report by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Read More » -
Updated: Man feared dead in B.C. capsizing identified as ‘loving husband, brother, uncle’
Investigators spent the day searching for answers after a herring boat flipped and capsized near Comox, while one crew member remained missing and was presumed drowned. Read More » -
Shrimpers wanted for Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission research program
The commission, which hopes to begin the test-tow portion of the the program in mid-January and the trap portion about a month after that, is looking Read More » -
Profit over people: Royal Greenland isn’t here to help Newfoundlanders
Jarding’s assertion that Royal Greenland truly wants product landed and processed in Newfoundland and Labrador has proven to be categorically false. The company, a Crown corporation Read More » -
Shrimp fishermen take issue with proposed TED rule
Shrimp boats that fish offshore already use TEDs. Turtle excluder devices use metal grates that prevent turtles from getting caught in the nets. The new rule Read More » -
Already, I’m skeptical. Dalhousie professor to probe effects of aquaculture business
Jon Grant doesn’t much care for the taste of Atlantic salmon. But the Dalhousie University oceanographer is passionate about Atlantic Salmon farming. He says critics who Read More » -
‘Invisible oil’ from Deepwater Horizon spill may have reached the Florida Keys, possibly as far as North Carolina
Nearly a decade after the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history killed 11 people and dumped 200 million gallons of crude into the ocean, researchers Read More » -
America’s Finest – Waiver for fishing vessel makes it through Congress
A waiver for the $75 million ship America’s Finest is headed to the president for a signature following approval from both chambers of Congress. The U.S. Read More » -
Warren hosts serious, deliberative fishing hearing
Dr. Brian Rothschild, retired UMass professor of marine science and president of the fledgling Center for Sustainable Fisheries, called for a sweeping overhaul of the Magnuson Read More » -
Shrimp season in Mississippi to open on May 29
Beginning at a tentative date of Wednesday at 6 a.m., shrimpers possessing the proper licensure or permits will be able to navigate state territorial waters in Read More » -
Orsted hit with lawsuit over ‘$1bn unconstitutional giveaway’ for giant US offshore wind farm
Orsted’s gigascale Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project is under threat from a lawsuit filed by opponents in the US state of New Jersey who claim Read More » -
Vineyard Wind project has opposition, with considerable opposition among conservationists
I read with great interest “The power of wind” point of view (Sept. 21) by Allie McCandless. The writer enthusiastically defends the Vineyard Wind Project as Read More » -
Aging oil rigs spark debate: removal or reef?
Twenty-three rigs sit in federal waters off California’s coast, nearing the end of their life spans. BOEM expects them to soon stop producing oil — and, Read More » -
Paper log book requirement questioned by PEI fishermen – Prefered an electronic system
Lobster fishermen on P.E.I. are disappointed monitoring of their catch this year will be on paper, rather than electronic. This year, for the first time, the federal Read More » -
Study looks at balancing fishing for and preserving menhaden – Population at lowest point in 50 years? hmm
Fisheries scientists are conducting a study on Atlantic menhaden that will help identify the balance between harvesting and preserving the species. Atlantic menhaden, described as “small, oily Read More » -
Ryan Cleary: What makes an inshore fish harvester?
I write this letter to inform your readers why it’s important to define an inshore fish harvester for purposes of a vote by the Labour Relations Read More » -
North Carolina Fisheries Association Weekly Update for June 04, 2021
Legislative updates, Bill updates, Calendar, >Click here to read the Weekly Update<, to read all the updates >click here<, for older updates listed as NCFA >click here< 20:46 Read More » -
Will Interior Secretary Haaland see more than ducks and eel grass at King Cove?
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is slated to visit with residents of King Cove during a visit to Alaska in September. During her confirmation meetings, she Read More » -
Captain Jimmy Morgan, Legendary Menemsha Draggerman, Dies at 94
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Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance Weekly Update DECEMBER 1, 2013
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Lobster tagged in New Brunswick caught over 250 kilometres away in Maine
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The powerful Hurricane Ophelia is about to hit Ireland
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Bad hull, flooding led to fatal sinking of Orin C
The deadly sinking of the Gloucester-ported Orin C nearly 15 months ago probably was caused by structural problems with the vessel’s wooden hull and subsequent flooding, Read More »
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