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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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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Summer Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia – August 1 – 3, 2017
Starts August 1, 2017 12:00 am Ends August 3, 2017 12:00 am. Location The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 703.253.8600 For ease of access, Read More » -
Inside DFO’s Battle to Downplay a Deadly Farmed Salmon Disease
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New Zealand: There’s something fishy about the government’s relationship with seafood
The government’s decision to delay the installation of monitoring cameras on fishing boats is being condemned by critics (of course) A pattern of delay and scuttling Read More » -
Senate winner will inherit fishing crisis
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A close encounter with an albatross
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Notice of Lease Application Termination – American Aquafarms
The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has terminated the applications of American Aquafarms after the company failed to fulfill its legal obligation to demonstrate an Read More » -
Lacking information, Oregon residents guess at future of offshore wind
The sun was peeking through the clouds during a short break in the rain as Nick Edwards was making his way along the Charleston Marina. Edwards Read More » -
Hunting for whale and votes in Barrow, Alaska-‘It’s exciting that people in this small community could shape America,’
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UK accused of defying Brexit agreement terms
Industry associations in Denmark have accused the UK of turning its back on the agreement struck over Brexit by placing the British part of the Dogger Read More » -
2 Maine Scallop Areas Shut Down
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‘Amazing’ heritage tall ship built in 1892 arrives in Co Down
A 130-year-old heritage tall ship named ‘Leader’ has docked in Newry where it will be used for the benefit of the local community. The Brixham trawler Read More » -
Yakama Nation Treaty Rights: 1917 illegal-fishing conviction is finally overturned
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The Sheldon Jackson Museum’s Artifact of the Month: halibut hook
The Sheldon Jackson Museum’s July Artifact of the Month is a halibut hook (SJ.I.A.645). Despite serving the same purpose and having the same basic principal design Read More » -
Canada, Nova Scotia move to improve fishing vessel safety
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Wood’s Fisheries is Unprecedented in Traceability and Sustainability Initiatives
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Recommended gear rules for Right Whale safety are adopted
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Red snapper off overfishing list – Ocean Conservancy and the Pew Charitable Trusts report described as “propaganda.”
The News Herald -PANAMA CITY BEACH — After 13 years on the federal overfishing list, red snapper has been removed after a report showed the species Read More » -
New Trawler Built Under Coronavirus Restrictions
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A LIFO Win for the Inshore Fleet! Maybe. Who wins when they redistribute the quota is the next question.
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Cod quota pilot project extended
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Celebrating with sake, Japanese whalers bring ashore first catch
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Coast Guard searching for missing lobsterman off Ogunquit Maine coast
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NOAA FisheriesNMFS is seeking public comments on proposed measures under the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fisheries. At the request of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, NOAA Fisheries is proposing to make adjustments to the butterfish discard cap to help extend the longfin squid fishery throughout the fishing year, while protecting the buttefish stock. Click here to view the proposed rule and learn more about how to provide public comments on these proposed measures. The deadline for providing public comments is March 3, 2014. 11:17Share this post