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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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U.S. Rep. Keating gains key supporter in fish monitor funding fight
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F/V Nicola Faith: Fisherman’s ‘harsh working conditions’ revealed in investigation
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Wedgeport Boats’ sales buoyant
Wedgeport Boats, a builder of commercial fishing boats in Yarmouth County, is thriving during the pandemic due to a surge in demand for recreational boats and Read More » -
Scott Lang – Northeast Fisheries Science Center cannot ignore other fishery data
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Fish News from American Samoa
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North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission to decide shrimp trawling regulations
The New Year will begin with a decision that could impact the livelihood of area commercial fishermen. The five advisory committees to the North Carolina Marine Read More » -
Kramer Ensures Plain Sailing for Nordic Fishing Vessel
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Jones Boys charged with stealing crab pots in Currituck Co, NC
CURRITUCK CO.–Two brothers face 36 charges after stealing more than 300 crab pots in the Currituck Sound and nearby waters, authorities said Monday. Larry Wayne Jones, Read More » -
Pro-Brexit Scots fishermen fear Westminster ‘power grab’
The pro-Brexit Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has warned the UK Government’s legislation to leave the EU must be amended if Holyrood’s powers are to be respected. Read More » -
Listuguj Mi’kmaq can legally sell fall lobster catch for the 1st time – Not everyone is happy
“Everyone’s excited,” said Denny Isaac, associate director of fisheries for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. “Monday was the first harvest, the first haul of the traps. Everyone’s Read More » -
Robbie the Welder
At the start of the year we almost lost Robbie Badkin. Bonnie Brady say’s,For those that can throw some bucks to Robbie’s family to help,,please click Read More » -
Cape Pond Ice building on the block again
The Cape Pond Ice property at 104 Commercial St. is back on the market. Almost four years after he first listed the property for sale, Cape Read More » -
Unexpected Changes – Backlash from lobster industry and elected officials on restrictions, closures
Barry Baudanza hadn’t had the chance to fully absorb all the changes headed his way after federal officials announced new rules governing the lobster industry the Read More » -
Scientists Still Eyeing the ‘Dead Zone’ By Terry Dillman. This article SCREAMS for collaborative research!
This article is a perfect indication of the benefits of industry involved collaborative research, while the history of R/V Henry B Bigelow demands cut backs to Read More » -
Commercial fisherman charged with slashing tires on trucks of other fishermen at town ramps – turf war erupts on Long Island
RiverheadLOCAL – A 60-year-old Flanders man is charged with third-degree criminal mischief in connection with slashed tires on trucks belonging to local commercial fishermen, according to Read More » -
Asian carp lure Chinese investors (and Commercial Fishermen) to Kentucky
Justin Irwin and James Berry took turns to steer their boat on Barkley Lake in western Kentucky, looking for Asian carp.,,, Berry and Irwin, half-brothers originally from Read More » -
Crewman Medevaced from Commercial Fishing Vessel in the Gulf
The Coast Guard medevaced a crew member Sunday from a fishing vessel 40 miles southeast of Cameron, Louisiana. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders received Read More » -
In Ocean City, these fishermen still hold tightly to the industry that shaped the town
The commercial harbor here was buzzing the way it rarely does anymore, the 50-foot Sea Born unloading more than 8,000 pounds of fish after a week Read More » -
Search for Steuben Lobsterman Missing Since Friday, July 21st Continues
Steuben – The Maine Marine Patrol is continuing a targeted search today for lobsterman Tylar Michaud, 18 of Steuben, who has been missing since Friday, July Read More » -
As the scallop fishery rebounds, divers hope for a break
These are tough guys (and at this point, no women hold commercial licenses to scallop dive). There are a lot of ways one could explain that: Read More » -
Pink harvest could be record number
Alaska’s preliminary commercial salmon harvest reached 186,202,000 fish on Aug. 13, leaving the preseason forecast of 178.8 million salmon in the dust, as the humpy catch Read More » -
Retired Commercial Fisherman Bernard J. Mattera of San Pedro, California, has passed away
It is with heavy hearts to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Father. Bernard J. Mattera, born and raised in San Pedro, California, on July Read More » -
Michigan men charged with federal wildlife crimes – Aquarium owner accused of collecting Keys fish, selling them
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107 lobster traps set in closed area seized, DFO investigation continuing
There will be charges laid, but what the charges will be hasn’t been determined yet. On Monday, April 6, DFO seized 54 traps off of southwestern Read More »
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