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A message from Sam Parisi – When senators and congressmen call you, you know you that your message is getting out there
A message from Sam Parisi – When senators and congressmen call you, you know you that your message is getting out there about the implementation of a US Fish Bill. You wonder why and then you realize that your dream to have federal legislation in the form of a Fish Bill has some merit. I have had calls from Senators on the West Coast and New England wanting to help and giving me advice. One of them said, “Sam this will have the backing of not only those engaged in the fishing industry, but also those associations for conservationists.” click here to read the letter 14:26
A message from Sam Parisi – When senators and congressmen call you, you know you that your message is getting out there
A message from Sam Parisi – When senators and congressmen call you, you know you that your message is getting out there about the implementation of a US Fish Bill.
You wonder why and then you realize that your dream to have federal legislation in the form of a Fish Bill has some merit.
I have had calls from Senators on the West Coast and New England wanting to help and giving me advice. One of them said, “Sam this will have the backing of not only those engaged in the fishing industry, but also those associations for conservationists.
The reason is simple.
If this bill was to become a realty, it would reduce fishing efforts.
This is what NOAA wants and has yet to find a way to reduce catches and at the same time let our fishermen put food on their tables.
The Saltonstall Kennedy Act has NOAA collect a duty paid for by the importers of the 90% of the seafood consumed in this country.
According to former Sen. William “Mo” Cowan, D-Mass. just $8 million of the $113 million available in 2010 through the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act program went to fisheries.
The funding opportunity to create and implement the US Fish Bill is in the S-K Fund, and it wouldn’t cost taxpayers a dime.
When I think of all the restrictions that been placed on our fishermen over the years and look at the results, I must wonder why our government can’t find a solution that will help bring back the stocks and help our fishermen survive.
I am starting to create a board of directors, with representatives from the East, and West Coast, and from the Gulf, and am looking for help.
We can do this by email to start and then find a place to meet.
I am also looking for someone with expertise to help write the bill.
I can be reached at [email protected]
or phone 978 491 7722
Thank you, Sam Parisi, Gloucester, Mass
Lets meet and build a consensus to have Congress enact a U.S. Fisheries Bill – Sam Parisi
I am a retired fisherman and am very concerned about the fishing future for those who are still engaged in their chosen occupation, and want to devote my time to help protect the future of those that are still fishing. As you know we are faced with many obstacles. I thought we could together fix the problems but there are so many, and the problems continue increasing. From National Marine Monuments closures, forced monitoring costs on those that can’t afford them, allocation cut backs based on science no one has confidence in unless you work for the NOAA, and now a steady wave of industries that want to utilize our traditional fishing grounds along every coast line of the EEZ. click here to read the letter 15:48
Lets meet and build a consensus to have Congress enact a U.S. Fisheries Bill – Sam Parisi
I am a retired fisherman and am very concerned about the fishing future for those who are still engaged in their chosen occupation, and want to devote my time to help protect the future of those that are still fishing.
As you know we are faced with many obstacles.
I thought we could together fix the problems but there are so many, and the problems continue increasing.
From National Marine Monuments closures, forced monitoring costs on those that can’t afford them, allocation cut backs based on science no one has confidence in unless you work for the NOAA, and now a steady wave of industries that want to utilize our traditional fishing grounds along every coast line of the EEZ.
So where do we go from here?!!
Here are my thoughts.
Lets meet and build a consensus to have Congress to enact a U.S. Fisheries Bill, like the Farm Bill.
In essence, how the Fish Bill would work is for example, NOAA says they need to cut back 50% on cod.
The government should reimburse fishermen for the 50% they cannot catch or land, and as the stock recover’s and opportunity surfaces to increase catch rates, the need for assistance decreases.
Now you say where is the money going to come from?
Looking at how much seafood is imported in this country, about 90%, we could ask one or two percent of seafood import S-K funding to cover the government financial assistance.
What I am looking for is a group of people from every facet of the industry, coast to coast, to meet and try moving this idea forward. We can start by emailing once a week , a month, what ever works. I have started having discussions with interested parties that are interested in getting involved. It’s a start.
I am also asking for those who represent their associations to contact me at 978-491-7722
Thank You
Sam Parisi
Gloucester, Ma.
By the way Ms. Bonnie Brady did a great job at the recent “National Ocean Policy: Stakeholder Perspectives,” hearing in DC. I commend her efforts, and say, Thank You!
Sam Parisi is asking all fishermen to attend the Gloucester Fisheries Commission meeting December 14th
I recently had a letter I wrote printed in our local paper. This was regarding a commitment the Mayor of Gloucester, Sefatia Romeo Theken made when she was running in 2016. That being, to hire a Fisheries Director part time and than look down the road for full time. She kept her word. In my letter I said we need to now hire someone full time. Not to take anything away from our director Al Cottone, he has done a good job, but you can not expect him or anyone else to do this effectively on a part time basis. click here to read the story 15:07
Sam Parisi is asking all fishermen to attend the Gloucester Fisheries Commission meeting December 14th
I recently had a letter I wrote printed in our local paper.
This was regarding a commitment the Mayor of Gloucester made when she was running in 2016.
That being, to hire a Fisheries Director part time and than look down the road for full time. She kept her word.
In my letter I said we need to now hire someone full time.
Not to take anything away from our director Al Cottone. He has done a good job, but you can not expect him or anyone else to do this effectively on a part time basis.
If you look at how many meetings the New England Management Council have that are held from Maine to Rhode Island and sometimes overnight, it is very time consuming.
Last week I saw the Mayor and she told me the Commission wanted to wait for now in regard to hiring someone full time. In the meantime, the whole reason I felt we needed some one full time is because how bad off we are and felt we need to do something now.
December 14 at 6.30 pm the Gloucester Fisheries Commission will meet.
I have already sent them a letter and intend to be present.
My letter is asking them to set a goal, and to call on other associations on both the East Coast and West Coast to band together and have the twenty five year Magnusson Act updated.
To be more specific, have wording to the effect that other scientific data be accepted by NOAA and the courts.
As it stands under law and the most recent case was Mass AG vs NOAA 2014 regarding cod.
The judge ruled under law he does not have to accept or compare other data .
This is wrong and needs to be corrected lets face it our fisherman’s depends on true data ,and NOAA data is not the best data .
In closing the meeting is open to all I would to see fisherman from here and all over to attend.
It is at Gloucester City Hall I am also looking for any one out there that agrees with me and would be willing to help me.
Thank You,
Sam Parisi
Sam Parisi – Unless we have the science compared to an independent survey we are in peril at NOAA hands
I was reading an article in South Coast Today regarding the new director of NOAA Jon Hare who said quote, he is willing to talk to the fishermen. Among his duties at the Northeast Fishery Science Center, Mr. Hare is responsible for conducting the ground fish surveys that determine annual catch limits for each species. Fishermen have disagreed with NOAA findings and actually taken photo’s of thousand of lbs of cod caught in their nets. Up to now the vessel Bigelow has done NOAA surveys but now is dockside for repairs, and in it’s place is the Pisces that will only conduct a thirty day survey instead of sixty. click here to read the story 15:43
Sam Parisi – Unless we have the science compared to an independent survey we are in peril at NOAA hands
11/22/2017
I was reading an article in South Coast Today regarding the new director of NOAA Jon Hare who said quote, he is willing to talk to the fishermen.
Among his duties at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Mr. Hare is responsible for conducting the ground fish surveys that determine annual catch limits for each species.
Fishermen have disagreed with NOAA findings and actually taken photo’s of thousand of lbs of cod caught in their nets.
Up to now the vessel Bigelow has done NOAA surveys but now is dockside for repairs, and in it’s place is the Pisces that will only conduct a thirty day survey instead of sixty.
This means the entire area will only get half the number of samples over half the area. The Pisces is now towing the Bigelow’s trawl gear in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank, while southern New England and Mid Atlantic will not be covered.
While this going on, Senator Dan Sullivan is trying to have the MSA up dated and part is how the science is interpreted.
Currently under the law any court a judge does not have to accept any other scientific data.
This was the case two years ago when Massachusetts AG Martha Cokeley took NOAA to court regarding cod, and lost the case because the judge would not accept other scientific data.
The realty is fisherman livelihood depend on good science but who’s science is the best science?
This goes unanswered.
We can go back and forth as to who is right and who is wrong, but, unless we have the science compared to an independent survey we are in peril at NOAA hands.
Sam Parisi
New NOAA Director seems willing to work with fishing industry – Jon Hare has just completed his first twelve months on the job as a science and research director or NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole. And its a big job. But he’s still smiling. The NEFSC managers the living marine resources of the Northeast Continental Shelf Ecosystem from the Gulf of Maine to Cap Hatteras. But Hare’s energy and enthusiasm have been equal to the task, while his willingness to listen and engage with all comers have earned him respect within NOAA and in the larger community. It’s been a challenge but one that I’ve enjoyed,” he said, sitting don for a wide-ranging discussion at the Fishing Partnership office in New Bedford last week. click here to read the story15:53
The American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act: S-1322 – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
Last year I served on a panel to review applicants for S-K Grant money in Saint Petersburg, 
along with ten other experienced fisherman thru out the USA. After two days of reviews we graded those and our mission was done. We had no idea who was awarded the grant money at the end of the two days. After a month the ones that were chosen were published. I notice one recipient from the East Coast was awarded $375,000 dollars yet I never saw come before the panel. I called the head man in Saint Pete and ask why I never saw it, and he said it was on a different panel. I was on both panels and it never came up. I believe that NOAA decides who gets the funds and the panel is there to appease the public. A Senator from Alaska heard my story and told me he was putting in a bill to go back to an advisory panel like it had in 1954. Bear in mind, this a year in the making and he asked for my help by contacting our Politian’s in the North East which I did. Two days ago Commerce Department approved his bill S-1322. The vote was 26 to one. What this means is NOAA will no longer receive the SKG money. A panel will be chosen by the Secretary of Commerce. Perhaps our fisherman will now see some of this money. Thank You, Sam Parisi, Gloucester Mass. click here to read the bill Commerce Approves Eight Bills and 10 Nominees – click here Thank you, Sam! 10:46
Fishing Industry faces tough times – Sam Parisi
US Fishermen from all over are feeling the effects of NOAA and conservation groups that are making it very difficult for our fishing fleets on every coast. Every day there is anther obstacle for our fishermen, the most recent on the East Coast. President Obama has designated a large area of Cape Cod, the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. I fished those waters back in the late 60,s for whiting and lobster. Fishermen depend on those deep waters for lobsters. Although the President, after up roars from the lobstermen, has given them seven years to vacate, in the end those lobstermen will lose their rich grounds. When does it end? Every day some one else comes up with a brain storm and there are so many people out there that no idea of the effect, but think it is a good idea to protect whatever, not thinking of the harm to our fishermen. I believe the deck is stacked and our fishermen do not stand a chance to exist. We need help from our political leaders. I have heard over and over “we will help”, with good intentions but the fact remains NOAA holds all the cards. We have no say. We need political leader’s that will stand up to NOAA on our behalf, and follow through. We need help now. Here are the basic problems that need attention. Language written into MSA that would unlock the ironclad grip NOAA has on the “best available science” and accept other independent scientific data. SK Grant money needs to be removed from NOAA. Senator Sullivan of Alaska has such a bill pending and finally our fishermen should not have to pay for monitoring that is NOAA’s responsibility. Thanks for listing. Sam Parisi, Proud to be a fishermen. 19:24
Longstanding fisheries act doesn’t need changing says Hogarth and Murawski, Sam Parisi disagrees
Those who catch ocean fish, dine on the country’s marine bounty or simply appreciate the remarkable improvement in the state of America’s fisheries can thank the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. From its passage in 1976, the nation’s premier fisheries law has been remarkably free of the party politics so often exhibited these days. And that’s exactly why we need to be careful about some current initiatives to change it. As we approach the transition to a new administration, however, a number of proposals have emerged to revise the law or change its administrative guidelines. Unfortunately, these would loosen effective protections that have been so successful in eliminating overfishing and rebuilding stocks. Read the rest here Fishermen take another hit. NOAA wins again. How can you beat them? It seems like the deck is stacked against fishermen. Take the case in New Hampshire (”Judge rules for government in monitoring suit,” July 29). The judge ruled under the law he does not have to take into account any other scientific data. In other words, what NOAA research vessels say is the bottom line. First of all, ask a real fishermen with 20 or more years experience if those on the NOAA research vessel know what they are doing. They will tell you perhaps not. If the judge was ruling because of the way the law is written, then we need to change the law .It has been more than 50 years since the Magnuson-Stevens Act was passed. A lot has changed. We need to review the act and if necessary modify it, or our fishermen will never be able to beat NOAA in a court of law. Sam Parisi Gloucester 14:20
Longtime Gloucester Fisherman Sam Parisi discusses regulatory issues he wants you to know about
My name is Sam Parisi I am a proud third generation Fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts. My involvement in the fishing industry spans well over fifty years, and sadly, I have never seen our fleet, our shore side infrastructure in Gloucester, and New England in the alarming position it is at this moment. This is the result of unacceptable mismanagement of our fishery at the hands of the NOAA/NMFS bureaucracy, which is expanding. Another troubling issue is the at-sea monitoring program. The S-K funds, and S. 3087 “American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act”, introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan, R-AK, is also discussed. Read the rest here 15:39
This timely NOAA announcement just showed up! New “pre-proposal” process provides more guidance for Saltonstall-Kennedy grant applicants Click here 15:59
My name is Sam Parisi I am a proud third generation Fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts.
My name is Sam Parisi I am a proud third generation Fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts.
My involvement in the fishing industry spans well over fifty years, and sadly, I have never seen our fleet, our shore side infrastructure in Gloucester, and New England in the alarming position it is at this moment. This is the result of unacceptable mismanagement of our fishery at the hands of the NOAA/NMFS bureaucracy, which is expanding.
Ten years ago Gloucester had around two hundred fishing boats. Today, there are about sixty.
While our fleet has dwindled, NOAA has increased their work force tenfold plus, and has rented three times more space at the expense of the tax payer.
One would ask, why the increase in bureaucratic positions if there is regulatory destruction of the fishing fleet and its shore side supporting infrastructure?
Another question deserving an answer is why is collaborative research not included in fish stock assessments?
NOAA’s Northeast Fishery Science Center utilizes data exclusively supplied by the Research Vessel, R/V Bigelow, which has turned away from traditional surveys to Eco-based surveys. This was revealed at the Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder Working Group Meeting May 23, 2012, in New Bedford, Ma.
The survey determines abundance of fish stocks are in the ocean and what the total allowable catch of cod, haddock, flounder, and other species are available to catch.
The Agency, utilizing the law of the Magnuson Stevens Act, dictates that this is the “Best Available Science”, while excluding independent research, and collaborative science.
With so much on the line for this industry, it is a travesty that fishermen’s observations are ignored, which are completely contradictory to what the Agency is claiming, and setting catch limits that are destroying the family owner operated fishing operations in New England.
Another troubling issue is the at-sea monitoring program.
At this present time, New Hampshire Fisherman David Goethel, and Fishery Sector 13, a nonprofit entity representing fishermen from Massachusetts to North Carolina, are suing the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Until now, NOAA/NMFS covered the cost of this program, but is shifting the cost to these fishermen.
The fishing industry is the only industry in the country being forced to pay for government oversite by the regulators doing the best they can to drive them out of business
t is absolutely ludicrous to expect these struggling fishermen to pay $800.00 dollars per day when the airlines are not expected to pay the TSA, or, any other private business in this country is expected to pay for government oversight.
This industry is the most regulated industry in the nation today, which leads me to the The Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) Act of 1954, funds, which were created to provide consistent funding for commercial fisheries research and development. Funds are derived through the permanent appropriation of a portion of fishery import duties, which are estimated to be in the range of 92% in 2016.
NOAA is in charge first of picking the advisory panel that reviews the grant applicants and grade them. The agency chose experienced panelists from various regions.
Fishermen are at a disadvantage in the grant application process that sees a disproportional amount of academic groups seeking funding for various projects and have a distinct advantage in the grant writing process as they are constantly chasing grant money from various sources to support their projects, whatever they may be.
The S-K funds should be directed to the fishery, as was the intent. It is time for our representatives to discuss the S-K funds, and the use of the funding in the US Congress. These funds should not be used under any circumstances as income to support NOAA’s budgetary fodder.
It’s beyond time for transparency.
Senator Dan Sullivan, R-AK, has introduced a bill (S. 3087) called the “American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act”. A bill to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants and for other purposes.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, the Secretary shall establish five regions within the American Fisheries Advisory Committee.
Section 2(c)(3) of the Act of August 11, 1939 (15 U.S.C. 713c–3(c)(3)), is amended to read as follows:
No application for a grant under this subsection may be approved unless—(A)the Secretary is satisfied that the applicant has the requisite technical and financial capability to carry out the project; and (B)the application is selected for funding by the American Fisheries Advisory Committee under subsection (f).
I implore you to contact the US Secretary of Commerce and ask her to support Senator Sullivan’s bill.
In closing, there are many issues facing our Gloucester fishermen, and fishermen from every region of our country, and these issues raised, are just scratching the surface.
The next big issue we face is the reauthorization of the Magnuson Stevens Act.
My name is Sam Parisi, Proud to be a Fisherman
Thank you
We Need Comprehensive Fisheries Legislation: The Fish Bill – Sam Parisi, Gloucester, Mass.
I come from a long line of fishermen spanning three generations and although I am retired, I remain committed to the fishing industry, and will continue to do so, which is the reason I stay involved in politics. Back in the late 1970s I was appointed as chairman of The North Atlantic Task Force by than Governor Mike Dukakis. We brought the Canadians to Court for unfair exports of fresh fish into the USA ,we won the case. Back in the early 1960s before the 200 mile limit, I fished alongside Russian factory ships who raped our fisheries using small mesh nets. In 1977 we got relief when Senators Warren Magnuson and Gerry Studds penned the nations first fisheries management plan and ushered in the 200 mile limit. The Magnuson Act was the worlds first fisheries management plan that used biological targets to manage the fisheries. Read the essay here 18:30
Gloucester is at a crossroads – The end of our rope, Sam Parisi
Another slap in the face! NOAA is out to put our fishermen out of business. The endless regulations make it impossible for our small boats to survive. However, it seems that NOAA is not concerned. Fishermen see plenty of fish. NOAA does not. What else is new? Vito Giacalone is right. No one is listening and it seems that our government does not care. The reason, perhaps, is that our industry is a drop in the bucket compared to other industries. Many forget that the majority of homes in this city were paid for by waterfront dollars from waterfront jobs. Read the letter here 07:10
Sam Parisi – Fishermen need a farm bill
Over the past five years NOAA has imposed strict regulations on cod and other groundfish. Our fleet has gone from 200 vessels down to about 65. At the same time, if you can make sense out of this, NOAA has increased rental space by two thirds and has employed three times more workers. In the last two years, our small boats have been particularly hurt due to closures of inshore fishing grounds. Now rumor has it that NOAA,,, Read the rest here 07:41
Letter: Federal fisheries legislation needed – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
As I said before, we need long-term help for our fleet. This means that we need a fisheries bill. and our fishermen need a bill of their own. If we continue with the same restrictive fishing policies for small boats, there will not be anyone left to fish. The industry as a whole will collapse. It’s almost there now and we cannot let this happen. By the way, Gloucester’s fleet is largely made up of small boats. We need a comprehensive fisheries bill to save the industry from disaster. If the government does not step up to the plate and throw a life ring to the industry, there will be no fishery left for anyone. Read the rest here 07:45
Underutilized fish can be overfished too – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
I keep hearing of the need to find markets to develop underutilized species, and it could help. The problem I have is every time we do this, all of a sudden these species are overfished. I blame NOAA for this because instead of putting a quota on these species they let the fishermen catch all they want. This is what happened to dogfish — there there was no quota and in no time, they were over fished. Read the rest here 14:25
NOAA and Mr.Bullard have too much power over our industry – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
As a former fisherman from Gloucester, Massachusetts, I have never seen our industry in such bad shape as it is today. I feel NOAA and Mr.Bullard have too much power over our industry, and since Mr. Bullard has taken over we are not better off, in fact we are worse off. In spite of all the regulations imposed by NOAA, our groundfish stocks have not recovered, that is if you believe NOAA data, which is widely disputed. Read the rest here 10:23Where’s the accountability from NOAA?, Sam Parisi, Gloucester, Mass
When I was growing up, my dad — a fishermen — told me that, no matter what I do in life, I have to be accountable. What I cannot understand is how, after our fishermen have done everything to comply with NOAA restrictions over the last 20 years, NOAA scientists can say that our groundfish stocks are depleted, cod biomass at 3 percent. If the head of NOAA was the CEO of Wendy’s, he or she would be replaced. So why is it, year after year, those at NOAA still get paid every week, every year, regardless if they or their policies succeed? Read the rest here 08:20
Letter: Can a fish bill, like Farm Bill, aid fishermen? – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
In my lifetime, I never thought I would see things this bad. The fishing industry is at an all-time low, and as long as NOAA calls the shots we are doomed. When the 200-mile limit came into effect, it enabled us to be rid of the foreign trawlers who raped our sea. Now, that has somehow left our fishermen to be wrongly blamed for depleting our fisheries. Something needs to be done now before there is no fishing industry left. Read the rest here 08:24
Letter: Welcome fishing aid no long-term answer – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
Thanks to Congressman John Tierney, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, state Sen. Bruce Tarr, Mayor Carolyn Kirk and others, we finally sent a strong message to Congress conveying that our fishermen need help. Now, let’s just see to it that these funds go to those who need it most — our fishermen. Read more@GDT 01:41
Letter to the editor: Fisherman’s letters deserve answers – Sam Parisi, Gloucester
I believe that fisherman Paul Cohan is right on target every time I read something he has written in the Times (Letters, “Fishery time lines a recipe for failure,” Wednesday, Sept. 11). He makes a lot of sense. However, it’s too bad that he — or we — can’t make NOAA listen to our pleas. And, I think, since they are paid from our tax money and have a job, why should they care about our fishermen? more@GDT 22:04
To the Editor: Why can’t fishermen earn a living? by Sam Parisi Gloucester
What will it take to have our government help or even allow our fishermen to earn a living? Read more
Captain Peter Parisi, the last of three generations of Gloucester fishermen, has passed away
Captain Peter Parisi fished all his life. He passed away, unexpectedly, at age 64. Back in 1991 he was going to go shipmate with Captain Billy Tyne, Jr, on the swordfish boat F/V Andrea Gail. Fate was on his side when he got a toothache and called Billy to cancel. No one survived, He was my youngest brother along with my brother Captain James Parisi, who died ten years ago at the age of seventy. I have one brother left, Mike Parisi, who had at one time owned the Three Lantern Ship Supply. I am so sorry to lose them. My heart goes out to them, may they rest in peace. Sam Parisi. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. 09:00
High Liner: Captain Salvatore Parisi and F/V St. Rosalie
My grandparents, Salvatore Parisi, and his wife Grace came to this country in 1922 from Sicily, and settled in Gloucester, Mass. They had four children at the time of arrival. Oldest son Joseph, and daughters Rosalie, Lena, and Grace., and he bought a fishing boat called the St. Rosalie.
Along the way, a few more children were added and they had six sons, Joe, Ben, Charles, Tony, Mathew, and Nick, who all went fishing.
In the early 1940’s he fished the St. Rosalie in Cape May seining for mackerel, and won the Leader Trophy, awarded annually to the High line vessel from the Wildwood Gables Dock in Wildwood, New Jersey.
When the war broke out they took his two oldest sons to serve the country, leaving Salvatore Parisi to make my father Mathew Parisi the Captain of the St. Rosalie.
He did well the first year fishing for red fish in the Gulf of Maine .
During one trip they worked the deck for 48 hours with no sleep, filling the hold, then heading back to Gloucester.
He set the watch putting a crewman on the wheel, and hit the rack.
Within an hour, the St. Rosalie plowed into Mount Desert Island, and the vessel was a total loss.
Thankfully, the crew survived, but, the vessel was uninsured!
Mathew Parisi was petrified to return home, and was hiding out somewhere in Maine!
Soon enough, his brother flushed him out, and told him to come home because we were building a brand new St. Rosalie in Essex, Ma.
In 1947 when I was five years old, the New St. Rosalie was christened.
It was a happy day for the Parisi family.
Little did I know that someday I would captain that boat but also marry a girl named Rosalie!
Lets Amend the Maguson Act
I am asking for commercial fish associations to endorse my letter asking Senator Markey to amend the Magnuson Act by adding wording that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must compare their trawl results and science to other independent trawl survey and science before placing restrictions on our fisheries. Please send to me Sam Parisi @ gmail.com .If you could send me a letter of consent, it would help me reach out to him. Thank you, Sam Parisi, Gloucester, Ma.
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Dear Ed Markey. I called your office this morning regarding our fishermen
First let me tell you who I am. I was a commercial fisherman and in seafood supply for over sixty years. I helped Pat Fiero run for state representative, and also was former Governor Mike Dukakis chairman for Cape Ann. I have severed on many fisheries boards and presently serve on the GF Commission.
You helped me get the SKG money out of NOAA’s hands by voting in favor of Senator Sullivan bill to go back to advisory panel as was in 1954. I have supported you in the past and will continue. We need help now, I am going to list our problems and would like you to come to Fisheries Meeting here in Gloucester. We meet every third Thursday of the month at City Hall .
First let me list the problems.
As NOAA sets restrictions on species of fish based solely on their survey and under law does not have to compare with other independent surveys and science. We need to add or update the Magnason Act. That would require to compare their survey and science with independent science and survey’s.
The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off Cape Cod fishing ban need to be lifted, I fish those waters back in the sixties for whiting and we fished a depth of 600 feet. The canyons go down to over 10000 feet so we could not harm and reefs or coral, and in all those years I never caught a coral.
We need these fishing grounds for squid, whiting and other warm water fish.
In closing please contact me with any questions and as to when we could meet. Please get back to me ASAP. Sam Parisi, Gloucester.
Cod: The New England Council has proposed a plan to restore cod by 2033
What that will mean is our fishing fleet would have to reduce their catch by whatever the council thinks will be helpful. Over the years NOAA has made reductions on cod and other species, based on their studies and science. Under law, they do not have to compare their findings. We need to update the Magnuson–Stevens Act that would require them to compare data before making restrictions on species of fish. Put this aside, if we want to bring back the cod, no fishing vessel can land cod over the next ten years. Great! So be it. Pay our fisherman to not catch cod. Farmers have a Farm Bill and pay farmers not to grow certain crops. So why can’t our government create a Fish Bill to do the same for the U.S. fishing industry? This could be paid for by increasing the duty on imported fish. This is a Win-Win solution. Sam Parisi, Gloucester, Mass. 19:27
LETTER: Boycott of lobster won’t save whales
This is a response to the stories “Retailers pull lobster from menus after ‘red list’ warning”, and “Congressman wants to halt aquarium money after lobster spat”. In all my life I never heard of such a ridiculous way to save the whales — Seafood Watch adding lobster to its “red list” of seafood to avoid. These people are nuts. How are we going to save whales by asking restaurants to take lobsters off their menu? >click to read< By Sam Parisi 10:10
