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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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Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo, citing “addiction issues,” has resigned
Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo, citing “addiction issues,” has resigned from the federal cabinet and is leaving the Liberal caucus.Dominic LeBlanc, the government’s House leader, will assume Read More » -
First elver case against Passamaquoddy fisherman dismissed on technicality
A member the Passamaquoddy Tribe who was facing a civil charge of fishing for elvers without a license had his case dismissed because of the way Read More » -
Stedman sponsors resolution to control sea otter growth
A Senate resolution seeking an increase in the number of sea otters hunted in Southeast Alaska is making its way through the legislative process. Sitka Republican Read More » -
Fish cops’ keep eyes on the water
When too much of a resource is taken from area bays and beaches — a common occurrence when it comes to clams and crabs — it Read More » -
North River Boats
Last spring, North River Boats added a new 33,750 square foot manufacturing building to house all commercial and large boat recreational fabrication. The upgrades have helped Read More » -
Death of a Lobsterman
On a remote island in Maine, a group of friends thought they witnessed one man killing another with an ax. But no one was ever arrested. Read More » -
Entangled North Atlantic Right Whale spotted off Shippagan, N.B.
The federal Fisheries Department is on the lookout for an entangled North Atlantic Right Whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Shippagan, N.B. The department Read More » -
New Bedford: John Linehan, synonymous with the fishing industry, dies at 94
If any one person would be the face of the fishing industry during the last half century or more, it could well be John F. Linehan, Read More » -
Don Mathews – Reflections of a life on the water
The Newport waterfront is less rich today for the passing of a man who’s determined spirit exemplified the fishing life. A Springfield native who helped pioneer Read More » -
Pew Pablum and Dogma Turbo Charged – The Pew Joint Ocean Commission Initiative
‘Charting The Course, Securing the Future of America’s Oceans’ – “The Administration’s principles guiding domestic energy development include creating clean energy jobs and technologies, making America Read More » -
Coast Guard reminds fishermen of Atlantic Striped Bass restrictions
The Coast Guard reminds recreational, charter and commercial fishermen of the ongoing moratorium of Atlantic Striped Bass in the exclusive economic zone of the U.S., which Read More » -
Maine lawmakers vote against lobstering defense fund idea
A Maine legislative committee has voted against a proposal to create a legal defense fund to help the state’s lobster fishing industry fight new restrictions. The Read More » -
Mi’kmaq-owned partnership in Clearwater Seafoods deal a ‘benefit for everybody’
The sale of Clearwater Seafoods to Premium Brands of British Columbia and a coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations is a game-changing moment in Atlantic Canada, says Read More » -
Nova Scotia: High winds and rough seas hampers fishing in first weeks of lobster season
High winds and rough seas hampered fishing efforts during the opening three weeks of the commercial lobster along the south shore, negatively impacting landings and driving Read More » -
Brooklyn Seafood Dealer Pleads Guilty for Illegally Trafficking American Eels
Tommy Water Zhou pled guilty in federal district court in Norfolk, Virginia, to trafficking more than $150,361 worth of juvenile American eels, aka “elvers” or “glass Read More » -
Its Deadline for Comments Day on South Fork Wind Farm Environmental Report
BOEM, which recently finished its draft environmental review of the South Fork Wind Farm, gave the public a chance to weigh in on the document at Read More » -
State of Hawaii proposes emergency ban following mass harvesting of sea cucumbers
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is proposing an emergency rule that will ban any taking of sea cucumbers for the next 120 days. The Read More » -
From the Deckboss
Wild!, In case you care, We want in, and as always, read the comments here Read More » -
Answering The Question: What’s Fishing For Leave’s Position On Fishing Entitlement?
Fishing For Leave (FFL) are adamant that all repatriated quota is held as a national resource and is divided out to all fishermen in a community. Read More » -
Rising diesel fuel prices see Cornish fisherman tie up their boats
A Cornish Fisherman says rocketing fuel prices are forcing some boat owners to tie up their vessels. Peter Green, who fishes out of St Mawes on Read More » -
Shell Canada Ltd to deploy seismic survey ships to survey deepwater sites off Nova Scotia’s southwestern shore.
Starting next week, Shell will begin exploring about 12,200 square kilometres of an area known as the Shelburne Basin. The 3-D seismic survey program is to Read More » -
Big ocean waves give Dungeness Crab Christmas vacation
Like those heady days when salmon are coming in on joyful and full boats, crab season can enliven Noyo Harbor with motion, aromas and noise. And Read More » -
California Commercial Dungeness Crab Update
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Prowler Fisheries Ready to Christen New Freezer Longliner
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2013 Season, 61st Year of the International Dory Races – goodmorninggloucester
The weather is improving and eliminations to qualify to race the Canadians are only a few weeks away (Saturday, June 8th). I hope your training is Read More »
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