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"Back in the old days of commercial fishing big reds, if this story came out, I'd find my boat burned the next day," he said. But because the fishery is nearly 100 percent catch-and-release now, Dingman sees it as a resource for careful capitalization by the fishing community. (Florida Times-Union)
Maine sport fishermen upset at commercial boats Oct 4, 2008
SACO, Maine - Sport fishermen in southern Maine are upset at commercial fishing boats that have been coming close to shore in search of schools of menhaden. With new restrictions on herring fishing in the Gulf of Maine, some commercial fishermen have taken to netting the menhaden, which are also known as pogies, in Saco Bay. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Marine reserve stakeholders begin to get notification Oct 3, 2008
Calla Allison, Marine Protection Officer, City of Laguna Beach (alternate for Ken Kearsley); John F. Ballotti, Senior Director, Global Procurement, Mattel, Inc.; Benjamin Beede, General Manager and Limited Partner, The Cultured Abalone; Philip Beguhl, commercial fishing representative, Santa Barbara County Fish and Game Commission; Steve Benevides, Co-founder, Kelp Forest Coalition. Bob Bertelli, President, California Sea Urchin Commission; Julie Bursek, Education Coordinator, Channel Islands... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fishermen's Energy Congratulates State of Rhode Island - While Looking to Develop in New Jersey Sep 25, 2008
Fishermen's Energy is an offshore wind developer sponsored by a consortium of large commercial fishing companies based principally in New Jersey; where load size and proximity, wind resource, marine and seabottom conditions, and transmission scarcity converge to strongly favor the economics of offshore wind. Fishermen's Energy was founded to present a constructive program to address this opportunity in the state and federal waters that these commercial fishing companies have fished for decades,... (PR Newswire)
Preserve past with maritime museum Sep 25, 2008
Just as the gasoline and diesel engine spelled the end of the small commercial sailing vessel, so new materials such as fiberglass mean that wooden boats are no longer being built for the commercial fishing industry. Many wooden boats are still in use, but at some time in the future they will all be gone. (Juneau Empire)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 24) Sep 25, 2008
Lyman wrote on Sep 24, 2008 5:26 AM:" John, lets not forget that Gordon Smith also caused the deaths of hundredsof thousands of Salmon in the Klamath River Basin debacle.Now our commercial fishing industry has gone bankrupt and the fishermen's"bailout" has been nothing but B.S. I haven't seen any millions, billions, or trillionsgoing their way. It is plain to see where his priorities are. He loves his bankstersand coporados but doesn't give a dip about the average working class Oregonian.Gordon... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Farm Aiding VA Sep 25, 2008
It does not include recreational hunting and fishing or commercial fishing, a growing segment of the Virginia economy. Rephann said the report reveals the economic importance of farm and forest to Virginia's economic base. (WTVR.com, VA)
Forecasters: SE coast storm could become tropical Sep 25, 2008
Nagel said he saw a few larger commercial fishing boats heading out of the island's harbor to try to get their nets and tides in the sounds between barrier islands and the mainland were coming over the bank, "but they're not extreme.". Officials closed Highway 12 on Hatteras Island between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe because of ocean over-wash and sand on the highway. (AL.com)
Commission to pull certification from Adak electric utility Sep 24, 2008
The city's mayor, Rod Whitehead, was commercial fishing and could not be reached. The vice mayor, Chuck Mohn, said he was fairly certain the city would come up with a solution to continue providing electricity. (Anchorage Daily News)
Navy wants a sonar range off Jacksonville Sep 24, 2008
The biggest deterrent to choosing Jacksonville is the heavy commercial fishing off its coast, the report said. The Navy has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed sonar range at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the University of North Florida's University Center at 12000 Alumni Drive. (Florida Times-Union)
Guest Commentary: The shellfish connection Sep 23, 2008
Sandy Macfarlane, former shellfish biologist and conservation administrator for Orleans, is the author of Rowing Forward, Looking Back and co-author of Tiggie: the Lure and Lore of Commercial Fishing in New England. This series is a contribution of the Orleans Pond Coalition. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Former treasure-hunting ship now rests at Green Cove dock Sep 23, 2008
Like fairy godmothers preparing Cinderella for the ball, carpenters, electricians and welders swarmed her bows and in just two months turned the unassuming, weary commercial fishing boat into an unrivaled deep ocean princess of a research vessel bristling with the latest technology. They renamed her Arctic Discoverer. (Florida Times-Union)
Troubled waters: Did we really save the whale? Sep 22, 2008
Whales and dolphins still die, too, in their thousands as "bycatch" in commercial fishing. They suffer from ever louder military and industrial sonar, causing mass strandings in which hundreds of whales and dolphins have been known to perish on beaches, slowly crushing their internal organs under their own weight. (Independent)
Locals can join statewide cleanup Sep 21, 2008
"Then we'll figure out where the source of the trash is. It could be from picnickers, cruise ships, waste from commercial fishing boats or fireworks pieces.". He said they're creating their own category for fireworks to see how much debris is still left over on Del Norte beaches more than two months after the Fourth of July. (Daily Triplicate)
Dinner, From Hook to Fork Sep 20, 2008
As we raced across 22 miles of water, I silently reviewed my due diligence on saltwater sport fishing, which may be defined as a recreational activity using various types of rods and reels as opposed to commercial fishing using nets. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, about 10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Obiuaries: Wayne Milton Adams(1938-2008) Sep 20, 2008
Duke had a successful welding and fabrication business in Crescent City for many years, completing three commercial fishing vessels as well as manufacturing various types of equipment associated with the commercial fishing industry. He started operating heavy equipment at the age of 10, growing up in logging camps in Oregon. (Daily Triplicate)
They're still fishing Sep 20, 2008
With ocean commercial fishing basically shut down, Crescent City residents may be wondering why over-sized fishing vessels have been plying local waters lately ... NOAA always hires commercial fishing vessels to do its surveys and there's no shortage of such vessels for hire with the current shutdown of ocean fishing. (Daily Triplicate)
Many New Species Found On Australian Reefs Sep 19, 2008
(May 16, 2007) Marine reserves have already proved to be a successful way of protecting marine life against commercial fishing. New research shows for the first time how marine reserves could also help in the. (Science Daily)
Coast Guard cutter makes stop in CB Sep 18, 2008
The World Link: Coast Guard cutter makes stop in CB. Coast Guard cutter makes stop in CB. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lobstermen ask for delay on bridge repairs Sep 18, 2008 Satellite Phone Surge Sep 17, 2008 Student learns underwater perspective Sep 17, 2008 * Japanese fishermen caught in fuel price net Sep 16, 2008 Baby sharks set free at Sydney beach Sep 16, 2008 Machismo still rules political marketplace Sep 16, 2008 This Land: On an infested American river, battling invaders eye to eye Sep 15, 2008 A park where past and future also play Sep 14, 2008 Oak Hill 'hub's' funding in danger Sep 14, 2008 River draws a crowd Sep 14, 2008 Guest Commentary: Act now to protect Orleans water resources Sep 14, 2008 Report: Glacier Bay a healthy park Sep 12, 2008 More lipstick on the pig, please Sep 12, 2008 Forest & Marine Investments Ltd.: Further Credit Facility Update Sep 12, 2008 Campaign dispels notion of 'woman voter' Sep 10, 2008 Bookkeeper accused of stealing nearly $400K Sep 10, 2008 A look at Alaska's 'first dude' - hockey dad Sep 8, 2008 How Sarah Palin Mastered Politics Sep 7, 2008 Winning in the Anti-Freeze Belt Sep 6, 2008 Sarah Palin: A Frontier Mom's Roots Sep 6, 2008 Obituaries: Lonnie Ray Albin(1960-2008) Sep 5, 2008 Feminists roll out guns against Palin Sep 4, 2008 Gustav can still hurt Sep 4, 2008 Juggling a big family with a little help Sep 4, 2008 Why McCain Picked Palin Sep 4, 2008 Democratic candidates state their cases Sep 3, 2008 Author Chronicles Economic, Personal Effects of ... Sep 2, 2008 Police & Fire Sep 2, 2008 Mitchell advocates statewide water use policy Sep 2, 2008 Maureen Dowd: Vice in go-go boots? Sep 2, 2008 GOP convention may not happen Sep 1, 2008 Remote and unspoiled, sunlit day and night, the Lofoten archipelago is quite a ride in summer Aug 31, 2008 Sen. McCain selects Aug 31, 2008 Sarah Palin: conservatives find the girl of Aug 31, 2008 Picking Sarah Palin called gamble for McCain Aug 31, 2008 Obituaries: Eino William Wilson(1913-2008) Aug 30, 2008 Sarah Palin Talks to Newsmax About McCain, Abortion Aug 30, 2008 Boat rage incident won't be prosecuted Aug 30, 2008 Incumbents cruise against primary foes Aug 29, 2008 Dredging up the past Aug 29, 2008 The crew of the F/V St. George II brail a load of sardines into the hold of the purse seine vessel. The St. George II, captained by Anthony Vuoso, has fished the waters of southern California for more than 40 years. Photo by D.B. Pleschner Aug 29, 2008 Measure 4 failing by large margin Aug 28, 2008 Fishing Technology Letting Turtles Off The Hook Aug 28, 2008 Partial settlement reached in Exxon Valdez case Aug 27, 2008 "No" votes take early lead in Measure 4 battle Aug 27, 2008 US Considers Protecting Vast Swaths of Pacific Aug 27, 2008 Bush may create largest protected area Aug 26, 2008 Memorandum from the President Aug 26, 2008 Plying murky waters Aug 26, 2008 Fishing continues to be the deadliest livelihood in the US Aug 25, 2008 Bush may seek protection for island chains Aug 25, 2008 "THE HURRICANES" Aug 24, 2008 * A dilemma for Alaskans: gold or fish? Aug 24, 2008 Bush seeks to protect 3 Pacific island chains Aug 23, 2008 Fishy business Aug 22, 2008 Newcomers say folks want fresh ideas Aug 21, 2008 Groundfish meetings planned Aug 19, 2008 LAW & DISORDER: Police find body as they respond to call about gas leak Aug 19, 2008 REGION: Fishing industry braces for ocean protected areas Aug 18, 2008 Remy Noll receives Fisheries scholarship Aug 17, 2008 Tax study group releases draft of proposed changes Aug 16, 2008 Law & Disorder: Diver's death about 40 miles east of St. Augustine is under investigation Aug 16, 2008 Building a brighter future in Boulder Aug 15, 2008 Drunk in Google View storm Aug 15, 2008 Stellwagen Bank comment period extended to Oct. 3 Aug 14, 2008
As an example Bernard suggested possibly installing a temporary dock system downriver of the Belden Bly Bridge for commercial fishing boats. The state constructed a temporary dock in 2000 when the Belden Bly Bridge closed for several months for emergency repairs. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Gulf Coast fishermen eligible for aid Sep 18, 2008
Any interruption of fishing operations along the Gulf Coast has a resounding effect at the national level and it is critical that the commercial fishing industry is provided with all the resources it needs to ensure its continued operation. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Its major customers are maritime-related, ranging from oil and gas rigs to commercial fishing boats to container ships. It also has 31,000 Department of Defense employees, who comprise about 25% of revenues. (Forbes -- Technology)
"Whether it be the discovery of the Titanic or the ever-changing commercial fishing regulations created through fish aging processes and one of the longest running observing and collecting programs in the world.". Love s experience began when he was selected for the internship in April. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Modernization of this most ancient of enterprises seems the natural answer here to the commercial fishing crisis, which predates the run-up (and recent stabilization) in fuel prices. Japan gave the world both sushi and the hybrid car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Surprisingly little was known about the sharks despite frequent sightings by divers and a history of commercial fishing of wobbegongs, he said. "Wobbegong" is an Aboriginal word meaning "beard," referring to the shaggy growths around the sharks' mouths. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Ironically, the macho Republicans have a woman on the ticket, but one who's worked on a commercial fishing boat and who shoots moose and tears through the Alaskan wilderness on a snow mobile. These aren't activities we normally associate with Democrats. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
These are Asian carp, a ravenous, rapidly multiplying invasive species that in the last decade has threatened the well-being of native fish, affected commercial fishing and transformed the typical workday for these researchers into a scene from "Apocalypse Now.". The Illinois, a working river that supports both churning coal barges and great blue herons, is one link in a chain of waterways connecting Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico. (International Herald Tribune)
Relax at a popular seafood place on a historical commercial fishing wharf. Entrees $15-$24. (Boston Globe)
Once a bustling commercial fishing community, it was economically shattered by the gill net ban in 1995. Without the monofilament mesh nets, fishing families struggled to survive. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
But now that the tribes have reached their quota for commercial fishing, that could change ... "What might be happening here is a lot of those adults are being intercepted by the commercial fishing.". (Daily Triplicate)
Our ponds, bays and oceans have provided great swimming, fishing, boating and a commercial fishing industry for generation upon generation. Alas, the very popularity of the place has put all of this in danger. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Commercial fishing in Glacier Bay is phasing out. Permits aren't being issued anymore, and existing permits can't be transferred. (Juneau Empire)
How can a post talking about how critical Alaska s commercial fishing industry is to the livelihood of Alaskans be considered spam. It was two short paragraphs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Through the Partnership, the Forest & Marine Group is engaged primarily in the financing of heavy mobile equipment, helicopters, tugs and barges utilized in the forest products and marine industries, as well as other non-forestry related businesses such as supermarkets and food distribution, feeder airlines, commercial fishing and processing and wholesale glass distributors. All business is conducted by the Partnership. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
She is the supremely confident first-term governor of Alaska and former co-owner of a commercial fishing operation. Michelle Obama, wife of Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Coppersmith is accused of embezzling the money from Vessel Services, which provides fuel, ice and other services to Portland's commercial fishing fleet. Company officials say Coppersmith made unauthorized payments from Vessel Services' checking account to her personal credit card account. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
He inherited his family's commercial fishing business and sets nets for salmon every spring in Bristol Bay, often with his 44-year-old wife along to help with the rugged work aboard a 32-foot fishing boat. He is a facilities operator for British oil giant BP on the North Slope oil fields, typically working half the month at the North Slope and off the other half, as do many of the oil field workers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
She returned home to the valley and concentrated on commercial fishing and. On the side, she slowly eased into local politics, from PTA activism to a Wasilla citizens' group to a seat on the city council. (Time.com)
And even the hardest working man or woman no matter where they live but especially if they live in a place where commuting means hoping the battery will start will note that commercial fishing is no ones idea of a soft job. Sarah Palin has burst on the national scene, but she is also going to be a force to be reckoned with on the electoral map. (Townhall.com)
She returned home to the valley and concentrated on commercial fishing and starting a family. On the side, she slowly eased into local politics, from PTA activism to a Wasilla citizens' group to a seat on the city council. (Time.com)
Mr. Albin worked as a fisherman on various commercial fishing boats for 24 years, and worked the past six years at the Stater Brothers Market in Palm Springs. He is survived by his parents, Harry and Margie Albin of Crescent City; his son James Albin and wife of Van Nuys; his daughter, Sonja Albin of Milwaukee, Wis. (Daily Triplicate)
She's a hunting, shooting former beauty queen/mother of five/career woman with a hunky blue-collar husband who not only works on oil rigs and runs a commercial fishing operation but is part Inuit and a snowmobile racer who has been dubbed Alaska's First Dude. Palin is just so good you wonder if she is human or a cyborg created in Republican Party headquarters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Diaz said teams hope to begin inspecting reefs for debris today, but it could be a couple of weeks before they'll be able to examine shellfish habitats used for commercial fishing to see how many fish were displaced, injured or killed by the storm. Agriculture officials will continue to watch for any tornado warnings. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The 44-year-old has raised a large family even as her political domain rapidly expanded from city council to the governor's mansion and the national stage, and her husband took off for long stretches to work in the oil fields or the state's commercial fishing waters and to compete in long-distance snowmobile races. When asked how she has managed to juggle her private and public lives, Ms. Palin has said that she is "blessed.". (Globe and Mail -- International)
She lived the first three months of her life in Idaho, but Alaskans clearly see this self-described "hockey mom" as one of them, a former Miss Wasilla who worked as a TV sports announcer and helping to run a commercial fishing business before entering politics. Her husband, Todd Palin, is part native Eskimo who works in the oil fields in addition to his fishing business, and is also a champion snowmobiler known in Alaska as the First Dude. (Time.com)
I have proven myself locally by working in the areas of education funding, commercial fishing issues, housing, land acquisition, bringing green technology and revitalizing the downtown. I am proud to have been the first elected official involved in the Boys & Girls Club. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Port Fourchon, which supports close to 20% of the U.S.s oil and gas refining capacity and nearly 25% of Louisianas commercial fishing catch, could be right in the path of the storm. Theres a lot of concern about the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico -- and they could be in for a beating -- but real damage to Port Fourchon could send gas prices much higher. (Fox News)
At about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, a 54-year-old man reported the theft of two power troll gurdies taken from his commercial fishing boat, "Eighty-three" in Angoon. The set was valued at $1,500. (Juneau Empire)
The groups, companies, individuals and entities that use Alabama's waters include municipality potable water systems, municipality wastewater systems, industries, businesses, farmers, recreational endeavors, commercial fishing, power generators and individual and household consumer ... "Dissolved oxygen levels are not meeting the Clean Water Act standards on many waterways in Alabama, which directly affect potable water and wastewater systems, recreational users, plants and animals and... (Troy Messenger, AL)
The "First Dude," as she calls the hunky Eskimo in the East Wing, waits on his snowmobile with the kids - Track (named after high school track meets), Bristol (after Bristol Bay where they did commercial fishing), Willow (after a community in Alaska), Piper (just a cool name) and Trig (Norse for "strength."). "The PTA is great preparation for dealing with the KGB," President Palin murmurs to Todd, as they kiss in the final scene while she changes Trig's diaper. (International Herald Tribune)
Sarah Palin and Barack Obama are more or less the same age, but Governor Palin has run a state and a town and a commercial fishing operation, whereas (to reprise a famous line on the Rev Jackson) Senator Obama ain t run nothin but his mouth. She s done the stuff he s merely a poseur about. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The islands are separated from the mainland by a 100-mile fiord that, from January to April, is packed with commercial fishing boats going after spawning Nor wegian Arctic cod. The cod, which is later salted and dried, is known as stockfish. (Boston Globe)
She and her husband operate a commercial fishing business in Alaska. A reformer and maverick in her own right, Gov. Palin has played tough with the oil companies that continually view her home state as a drilling field; she also put the kibosh on the infamous bridge to nowhere, a pork-barrel project that was indicative of wasteful Washington spending. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
He also helps to run the family s commercial fishing business. They eloped in 1988 to avoid the cost of a wedding. (Times Online)
She briefly was a sports reporter for an Anchorage TV station and worked on a commercial fishing boat owned by her husband and high school sweetheart, Todd. A lifelong National Rifle Association member, she's cultivated a reputation as an outdoorswoman who likes to hunt, ride snowmobiles, play hockey and ice fish. (San Francisco Chronicle)
They moved to Crescent City in 1944 where he continued in commercial fishing. For the last three years they have lived in Klamath Falls to be close to their daughter. (Daily Triplicate)
Husband Todd holds a commercial fishing license for salmon. In the mid-1990s, when Todd got a job working on Alaskas North Slope, Palin decided to occupy herself by becoming mayor of Wasilla, the state's fastest-growing community. (Newsmax)
New galleries every week. Last modified 8/29/2008 - 12:01 am Originally created 083008. (Florida Times-Union)
Hermon was gone commercial fishing during most of the campaign season, which likely hurt his vote count. He ended the night with eight percent of the votes. (Anchorage Daily News)
This was initially supposed to be scheduled for fall 2006, said councilor Ann Canedy, adding the shoaling in the harbor is making travel in the channel dangerous for both recreational and commercial fishing. George Blanchard of Barnstable village told councilors he s often down at the harbor and has seen both recreational and commercial boats run aground on a regular basis. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
"However, some fear they might not be included in that greater good. Vern Goehring is manager of the California Fisheries Coalition, an association of 26 recreational and commercial fishing businesses, whose members "advocate for cleaner oceans and sustainable marine resources," according to their Web site.Their members contribute more than 5.5 billion annually to the state's economy and Goehring fears that the Agreement's eco-management of coastal resources means little more than further... (Malibu Times, CA)
Some stood proudly wearing mining or commercial fishing gear ... Anne Young said she grew up commercial fishing. (Anchorage Daily News)
(May 7, 2007) Thousands of loggerhead turtles die every year when they get tangled or hooked in commercial fishing longlines meant for tuna or swordfish. New research suggests a possible reason why turtles swim. (Science Daily)
Find Wesley Loy's commercial fishing blog online at adn. com/highliner or call 257-4590. (Anchorage Daily News)
Others stood proudly wearing in their mining or commercial fishing gear ... Anne Young, at Mears Middle School, said she grew up commercial fishing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bush said any recommendations should take into account cultural, environmental, economic and "multiple use" implications, including whether to keep access to recreational and commercial fishing, energy and mineral resources and scientific study ... Joshua Reichert of the Pew Environment Group called the announcement "a hopeful sign for ocean conservation" but said designation as a marine sanctuary or monument could still permit commercial fishing and deep sea mining. (Planet Ark, United States)
"The study also found that the area contains the world's greatest proportion of top predators (including sharks), a key indicator of ecosystem health. Healthy reefs like those of the Central Pacific are also more resilient to changing climate.The president has a range of ways to order environmental protection, with varying restrictions on development and fishing. In his memo, Bush did not indicate what type of protection would be offered for the marine habitats under consideration.Bush also made... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Please also consider cultural, environmental, economic, and multiple use implications of any measures you recommend, including the extent to which they are compatible, if applicable, with sustaining access to: (1) recreational and commercial fishing; (2) energy and mineral resources; and (3) opportunities for scientific study. With respect to each of these areas, your assessment should further identify whether there are opportunities and mechanisms for improved coordination of management among... (White House News Releases)
Despite the downturn of some fish stocks, in a good year the harbor's commercial fishing fleet can bring in close to $20 million for the local economy ... Now the commercial fishing fleet brings in $6 million to $20 million annually. (Daily Triplicate)
KODIAK -- Commercial fishing is still America's most dangerous occupation, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's new annual report ... Commercial fishing in the U.S. employs 80,000 to 160,000 fishermen on 80,000 vessels, the report said. (Anchorage Daily News)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush will seek formal comment from his Cabinet agencies next week on a plan that could make three of the world's most remote and pristine island chains off-limits to commercial fishing and mineral exploration. Parts of the Northern Mariana islands would be covered under the plan. (CNN -- US)
Before the hurricane, an estimated 14,000 people lived in the southern parts of Plaquemines, a hotbed of commercial fishing. A year later, only 2,000-4,000 would return. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Supporters of Measure 4, who qualified it for the ballot by collecting more than 30,000 signatures of registered voters, say their diversity reflects the range of opposition to the mine, including sport fishermen, commercial fishing companies, environmentalists and Alaska Native groups. They cite a variety of mining projects that have damaged fisheries in the West. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
WASHINGTON President Bush next week will seek formal comment from his Cabinet agencies on a plan that could make three of the world's most remote and pristine island chains off limits to commercial fishing and mineral exploration. The action, which could be completed before Bush leaves office, would rank as one of the largest marine conservation efforts in history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
" The commercial fishing industry, or at least its reputable representatives, have welcomed DNA-testing technology aimed at ferreting out false marketing. The Virginia-based National Fisheries Institute last summer established a group called the Better Seafood Bureau to try to police fish markets, and established a hotline people can call to complain if they think they were victims of a bait-and-switch. (The number is 1-866-956-4272.) "Trying to pass one fish off as another is often called... (Globe and Mail)
And although Stoltze has been busy on legislative duties much of the summer, Hermon has also been away commercial fishing until last week. Hermon said he knew he might have compromised his chances at unseating Stoltze. (Anchorage Daily News)
Those changes could cut the number of commercial fishing boats. The meetings will gather comments and answer questions on a proposed change to convert current open-access commercial groundfish fishery to a federal limited-entry permitted fishery. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Vacily Tonton, 46, whose address wasn't available, was found about 1:30 p.m. Friday by another diver from the commercial fishing vessel Animal Control, the Coast Guard told the Times-Union at the time. Tonton had been on a 45-minute dive from the fishing boat. (Florida Times-Union)
Those are mostly classified as marine parks, which ban commercial fishing but allow some recreational fishing ... In those types of preserves, typically some recreational and commercial fishing is permitted ... When stacked against the rest of San Diego County's 168 billion-a-year economy, the commercial fishing industry isn't all that big. (North County Times)
Remy qualified as she is the granddaughter of Beverly Noll who exposed her to the commercial fishing industry. Her father Greg was a commercial fisherman too. (Daily Triplicate)
The group also suggests eliminating sales-tax exemptions for newspapers, commercial fishing boats and other items. The commission said it considered several options to increase Mississippi's cigarette excise tax. (WREG.com, TN)
His body was found underwater about 1:30 p.m. by another diver from the commercial fishing vessel Animal Control, the boat that reported the diver missing. The Coast Guard is investigating how the diver died. (Florida Times-Union)
I didn t think I would ever have an opportunity to have a home at 60 years old, said Henry, whose life savings were wiped out when an accident destroyed her family s commercial fishing business on the coast. I never thought someone would take my hard work as down payment. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The 36-year-old, who is the skipper of a Northern Territory commercial fishing boat, had returned to his home town in Victoria for the funeral of his best mate in February this year where he spent the weekend drinking before being snapped by a Google crew passed out on the nature strip outside his mum's house, ts. While the picture has been taken off Street View, privacy advocates claim it was too late: "All of his friends have probably got this photo in their phones by now," Australian Privacy... (Courier Mail)
At top are photos showing areas of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary that have been off-limits for seven years to commercial fishing using nets that drag along the ocean floor ... Fishing especially commercial fishing impacts and pressures every resource state in the sanctuary, the report said ... According to the report, commercial fishing removes between 17. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
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