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New Bedford State Pier proposal makes fishing a destination attraction.
It’s a joint proposal from Buyers and Sellers Exchange seafood and New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. They say their $15 million proposal will promote economic growth and education, wrapped up in a destination-style attraction. BASE, the seafood auction house founded in New Bedford in 1994, would off-load the incoming catch at the Pier, and then hold its daily seafood auctions before the scallops and fish are sent on their way to myriad outlets. All in view of the visiting public. There will be a seafood market, as well, for folks who want to bring home that night’s dinner along with their experience. 8 photos, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:44
New Bedford: Working Waterfront Festival September 23, 2017 On Steamship Pier and at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Join us in New Bedford, America’s largest commercial fishing port, to learn about the men and women who harvest the North Atlantic. Walk the decks of a fishing vessel, dine on fresh seafood, see fishermen’s contests, and watch a cooking demonstrations. Experience the workings of the industry which brings seafood from the ocean to your plate. The Working Waterfront Festival presents performances of music, dance and poetry; demonstrations and contests of industry skills; tours of workboats; documentary films and footage at sea; cooking demonstrations; author readings; children’s activities; tug boat muster; whaleboat races, and more! click here for more info 10:08
Stock assessment meeting erupts into lively talk between NOAA scientists and fishermen
Diagrams, life-like statues and pictures fill the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center to depict the history and future of the industry. NOAA scientists and local fishermen filled the small building on Bethel Street on Wednesday night to discuss future stock assessments. The meeting, though, told another aspect in the story of the Port of New Bedford: the decades old tension that continues to exist between the groups. “We all have to pull in the same direction,” Executive Director of New Bedford Seafood Consulting Jim Kendall said. Instead a powerpoint presentation listing stock limits led to a discussion, which evolved into an argument and ended with two fishermen abruptly leaving. Russ Brown, director of the Population Dynamics Branch of NOAA, ended his presentation to meet with the fishermen outside. They spoke outside for 20 minutes before parting ways with a semblance of mutual respect. click here to read the story 20:44
A mystery at sea unfolds in New Bedford
A mystery is unfolding at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. It all started last month when the fishing vessel Jean Marie out of Newport, North Carolina raised its nets and found pieces of wood, a five-part block with wooden shives, a single block with a hook on it, a knee brace and other pieces of wreckage. The fishing vessel was fishing in 55 fathoms of water (between 250 and 300 feet), just east of the Great South Channel shipping lanes. It is not uncommon for fishermen to find strange objects in their nets, but what is unusual is that the crew of the Jean Marie recorded the location of their find about 50 miles east-southeast of Nantucket, said Victor T. Mastone, director and chief archaeologist with the state Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources. The nautical position is North 41 08.52 x West 69 07.39. On Friday, a few weeks after the discovery, a state official, a university professor, a fishing captain and Heritage Center officials met for a little over an hour to view the materials and to try and figure out exactly what they have on their hands. View more images, and Read the story here 16:48
New Bedford Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues with Of the Sea: Fishermen, Seafood & Sustainability
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues with Of the Sea: Fishermen, Seafood & Sustainability a new documentary film by Mischa Hedges. In the film, we learn from California fishermen about the salmon, black cod, sea urchin, crab and squid fisheries, and the challenges they face. Film maker Mischa Hedges will introduce the film and lead a discussion following the screening. Dock-U-Mentaries is presented by New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, and the Working Waterfront Festival. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge. See the film at 7 p.m., Aug. 19 at the Corson Maritime Learning Center, 33 William St., New Bedford. Link Watch the film trailer here 09:52
New Bedford: Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., with “Iced Up & Snowed In”
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., with “Iced Up & Snowed In: Winter Stories from the Working Waterfront.” Members of the local fishing community will share stories about winter-fishing, Christmas trips, blizzards and holiday parties. Industry photographers Alan Cass and Phillip Mello will present a slideshow of winter scenes. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and the Working Waterfront Festival. Free Admission! Read the article here 10:06
