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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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A promise from the three Maritime provinces to have a levy in place before the end of the year to for the region’s embattled, $1-billion lobster Read More » -
Oregon trawlers re-up their shrimp certification
The Oregon Trawl Commission learned this week the Oregon pink shrimp it catches will again received certification from the Marine Stewardship Council. The group was the Read More » -
With a coast guard research vessel facing decommission, N.L.’s fisheries union has concerns
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N.B. fishermen test new gear in bid to stay on the water when right whales spotted
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Worcester launches plan to buy Ocean City fishing harbor seafood businesses, block US Wind
The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday launched what they’re hailing as “efforts to purchase two properties located in the West Ocean City (WOC) commercial maritime harbor Read More » -
Port Clyde Community behind him, Liberty owner vows to carry on
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Renews fisherman Gerard Chidley appointment part of major changes at NAFO
NAFO has long been a source of controversy and intrigue since its inception in 1979. The organization’s role is basically to manage and monitor fish resources between Read More » -
Pacific Fishery Management Council approves salmon fishing ban for much of West Coast
A federal regulatory group voted Thursday to officially close king salmon fishing season along much of the West Coast after near-record low numbers of the fish, Read More » -
60-Day Notice of Intent to Sue NOAA under the Endangered Species Act Regarding Sea Grant’s Funding of Offshore Aquaculture Projects
Dear Secretary Ross, et al.: Friends of the Earth (“FOE”) and Center for Food Safety (“CFS”) hereby notify you of violations of the Endangered Species Act Read More » -
Seal overpopulation is causing controversy! Culling seal to save cods is nonsense- Keeping the Sea Coyote in Check!
It’s a predictable response, replete with arrogance, ignorance, rationalization and insensitivity. Consider: Because the Atlantic cod has declined drastically in numbers and can no longer sustain Read More » -
“Thanks for all the fish” series – Part II – Fishy business – What, you didn’t know this city was built on cod?
At the beginning of the 20th Century, Seattle’s economy was based on natural resources and the processing of them. Timber from the region’s vast forests was Read More » -
Remember this guy? “Gloucester, New Bedford Mayors foolishly endorsing crazies in New England” a few fisheries malcontents??
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“Eat the Invasives” – New catfish reg threatens watermen’s livelihood, Chesapeake Bay
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Annual Irish Groundfish Survey Commences End Of This Month
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NOAA should extend fishermen’s input to new year’s rules, too
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Fishy Business | New Patagonia Film ‘Artifishal’ Highlights Devastating Impact Of Fish Farms
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“We know next to nothing about crew, this critical part of the fishing community, which also includes hired captains. (but we’ll still regulate to destroy ’em!)
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Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting in New Orleans January 29 – February 1, 2018
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Carlos Rafael’s wife petitions for right to claim vessels
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British Columbia: Tensions rise as First Nations demand Central Coast herring fishery be called off
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The abandoned Irish Piper did not go quietly. But go it did!
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The Big Fish Win Again
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