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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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Ketchikan commercial fisherman charged in death of sea cucumber diver
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Oregon Crabber: ‘We’ll wait for a better price instead of going out fishing for less of a price’
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Lobster fishery set for reprieve on size limits
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SEA-NL on 3L
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Ed Killer: Red snapper may come home again for anglers
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Tropical Storm Warning up along northern Gulf Coast with Claudette forming today
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White House Releases National Climate Action Plan
Today the White House released the 3rd National Climate Assessment. The report finds that climate change is not a distant threat, but it is affecting the American Read More » -
Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance – Weekly Update December 16, 2012
“The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance is dedicated to its mission of continuing to help create sustainable fisheries without putting licensed fishermen out of business.” http://hosted.vresp.com/1181479/0773d69767/545568053/ad93d20bca/ Read More » -
A trip with the lone company chasing menhaden in a 140-year tradition on the Chesapeake Bay
It’s an industry that once made the village of Reedville one of the most prosperous in the state — big, brightly-painted three-story Victorian mansions, bedecked with Read More » -
Scientists review divisive whale risk reduction model
A panel of scientists gathered in Woods Hole, Mass., last week to evaluate a controversial “decision support tool” used by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service to Read More » -
Helicopter lands on Frying Pan Shoal as rescuers try to save fishing captain
There are questions about why the captain of a fishing boat in trouble off the northeast coast of mainland Nova Scotia was not rescued Wednesday when Read More » -
Northeast Fisheries Science Center is looking for one to three commercial trawl vessels
Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) is seeking 1 – 3 commercial trawl fishing vessel partners to participate in a project related to NEFSC bottom trawl survey Read More » -
He watched Fiona wash away his livelihood. Now this Newfoundland fisherman says he’ll rebuild
Rose Blanche fisherman Hedley King says it’s almost impossible to put a dollar figure on what he lost to post-tropical storm Fiona, but he knows the Read More » -
New Chair and Vice-Chair of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association
Alex Wiseman has retired as chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) after 15 years of dedicated service, with former vice-chair Richard Williamson elected as Read More » -
Pogies are back in Maine, and lobstermen say they’re more valuable than ever
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Alaska groundfish fleets face big blow from halibut bycatch proposals
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Science. Lots of science.
Scientists stress need for national marine biodiversity observation network continued Early Warning Signs of Population Collapse continued Goosefish Capture Small Puffins Over Deep Water of Northwest Read More » -
Vineyard Wind project in RI moves forward
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Cape Sharp Tidal turbine removed from water – Fishermen, “For us, it’s a total vindication,,,”
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Strong sockeye salmon runs bode well for famed Fraser fishery
“The last bunch of years have just been nothing but doom and gloom when it comes to B.C. salmon,” said Granville-Island based fisher Steve Johansen, who Read More » -
If you want to help shape Columbia fishing, here’s your chance
The Oregon and Washington departments of Fish and Wildlife are taking nominations for people to serve on either the Columbia River Recreational Fishery Advisory Group or Read More » -
Canada is doing its part to protect right whales
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Days at Sea Cod Comeback: How The North Sea Fishery Bounced Back From The Brink
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Galloway fisherman to lodge Police Scotland complaint after being targeted in huge operation
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Campaign seeks veto or red-drum restrictions
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