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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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Boothbay Harbor Shipyard sold to Andy Tyska and Bristol Marine
Andy Tyska, president of Rhode Island-based Bristol Marine, has announced the acquisition of Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. Located at the head of Boothbay Harbor, the shipyard joins Read More » -
Nfld. & Labrador: Can you fish safely in a pandemic? Seafood industry facing hard Coronavirus questions
All commercial inshore fisheries are delayed until at least May 1,, as the department (DFO) and industry players work out protocols for safer operation of vessels Read More » -
Massive fish kill continues in the Neuse River By Eddie Fitzgerald, Sun Journal Staff NewBern, North Carolina
A massive fish kill on theNeuseRiver that has been ongoing for nearly a month has resulted in thousands of menhaden washed up on beaches nearNeuseHarbor. Mitch Blake, Neuse Riverkeeper, Read More » -
“What We Heard” – DFO hosting inshore fishery outreach meetings in Labrador
Department of Fisheries and Oceans will host meetings in Port Hope Simpson and Cartwright on May 7. According to a press release from DFO, the meetings Read More » -
How oil damages fish hearts: Five years of research since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Scientists with the Ecotoxicology Program at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle have been working to understand those effects. “Along with our research partners,” said Read More » -
Netex Canada Netting makes transition from fishing to sports industry with ease
Mark Wilson grew up in Delta, expecting to make a career of commercial fishing just as generations of his family did before him. However, the decline Read More » -
In considering the lobster, PETA only inflicts pain on itself
At least People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) makes things fun for its critics. The pro-vegetarian group yet again proved its incompetence this week Read More » -
Press Release: Minister LeBlanc Accepts Key Recommendation of Advisory Panel on LIFO
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, issued the following statement: “After a thorough review of the Ministerial Read More » -
Scientists present evidence of correlation between migration patterns of salmon and magnetic field
A team of scientists last year presented evidence of a correlation between the migration patterns of ocean salmon and the Earth’s magnetic field, suggesting it may Read More » -
Phillip Boudreau’s murder off Petit de Grat gradually unfolding in court
The crew of the Twin Maggies have different stories to tell about how Phillip Boudreau was killed. And the three people accused in his death are Read More » -
It could have been worse. Commercial fishing boat metres from crash impact
A commercial fisherman says his family’s vessel, the Dell Richey II, was fortunate not to get caught up in the crash involving cement carrier Goliath and Read More » -
Martin Olsen, a Commercial Fisherman
Martin O. Olsen, 82, of Fairhaven passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the Read More » -
Its National Shrimp Day! The Incredible Health Benefits Of Eating This Seafood
National Shrimp Day is celebrated each year on May 10 to recognize America’s favorite seafood. It is estimated that an average American consumes around 15.5 pounds of seafood Read More » -
Vancouver: Area A Crab Association upset as fishery suddenly closed
Crab fishermen were told on Friday afternoon that the fishery would be halted, and Area A Crab Association executive director Dan Edwards is at a loss Read More » -
Plans to line the shore of Rhode Island with wind turbines threaten fishermen livelihoods
When Greg Mataronas steams out of Narragansett Bay as early as 3 a.m., he is headed for grounds he knew as an eight-year-old.,, there is a Read More » -
Maine Lobstermen pack Augusta hearing on controversial proposed licensing changes
Seth Morrissette works as a sternman on a lobster boat out of Friendship. He came to the podium at the Legislature’s Marine Resources committee, Wednesday, carrying Read More » -
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 Read More » -
Heiltsuk First Nation threatens to blockade commercial herring fishery
“We don’t trust the DFO [Department of Fisheries and Oceans] science.” said Carrie Humchitt, the first nation’s legal adviser. “It’s very industry driven.” Humchitt says if a commercial fishing is allowed, Read More » -
Wicked Tuna’s Tyler McLaughlin
National Geographic’s show “Wicked Tuna” has captivated and entertained audiences who not only revel in some good ol’ reality television but are also interested in what Read More » -
Newfoundlanders to Gloucester From Councilor Paul McGeary – GoodMorningGloucester
A delegation representing “Oceans Holyrood Initiative” from Holyrood, Newfoundland visited Gloucester on March 26, 2013. Here is the story and some photo’s. continued Read More » -
Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia fund projects to boost innovation in the fish and seafood sector
Canada is home to the longest coastline in the entire world – and this resource creates jobs and sustains livelihoods across our country. In the province Read More » -
Redd revival on the Rogue – Dam removal means river teems with big chinook that dig, spawn in egg nests
With the dam gone three years now and the fine sediment washed away, the bar now teems with big chinook digging and spawning in their egg Read More » -
Commercial Fishers Say Biden Admin’s ‘Ocean Justice’ Initiative Totally Ignores Their Concerns
The Biden Administration announced the “ocean justice” strategy in December 2023 during the United Nations (UN) climate summit, known as COP28, in order “to advance environmental Read More » -
Ice sinks early start for Lake Erie commercial fishery
Easter is coming early. The ice stayed late. That’s a bad combination for Lake Erie commercial fishermen who wanted to be out catching fish for Lent Read More » -
As Long Island Sound’s temperature increases, Fish populations heat up in Long Island Sound
The 42-foot-wide net was set in the rolling waters of Long Island Sound, about 150 feet behind the research vessel John Dempsey. “All right, we’re fishing,” Read More »
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