Tag Archives: Yellowtail Flounder Assessments

SAVING SEAFOOD RADIO: NOAA’s Bill Karp on Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder Assessments

logoSaving Seafood’s Bob Vanasse recently sat down with Dr. Bill Karp, Director of NOAA’s Northeast Regional Science Center, to discuss NOAA’s increased focus on cooperative research. Listen to the full interview with NOAA Northeast Regional Science Director Dr. Bill Karp  A lot of information, Read the summary here 20:39

Scientists, Industry Leaders Question Validity of Yellowtail Flounder Assessments

logoAs the Transboundary Resources Assessment Committee (TRAC) publicizes its recommendations for drastically reduced catch limits for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder, a diverse group of industry stakeholders and marine scientists are raising questions about the reliability of the TRAC’s advice and the underlying science behind it. This includes one of the largest industry associations, the Fisheries Survival Fund, and the current President of the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (AIFRB), Dr. Steve Cadrin. more@savingseafood  12:29
Scallop Industry: There has been “no progress” in Yellowtail Flounder Assessments  Links