Sweeping Fishermen’s Human Rights Under the Rug
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By , on August 15th, 2011 5 comments   Fishing, Industry & Government   , , , , , ,  

While some think that being a marine scientist is somehow more elitist than being a fisherman, they can’t be further from the truth. As a marine scientist I feel closer to men of the sea than to anyone. This is why I choose to live in a small coastal Carolinian fishing village. We are kindred . . . → Read More: Sweeping Fishermen’s Human Rights Under the Rug

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RIP Captain Phil
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By , on February 11th, 2010 3 comments   Books/Media, Conservation & Environment, Fishing   , , , , , , ,  

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Captain Phil of the F/V Cornelia Marie. He suffered a massive stroke a week ago and though he was showing signs of recovery, passed away yesterday. You can say what you want about Discovery Channel and their program Deadliest Catch, but Captain Phil was . . . → Read More: RIP Captain Phil

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West Coast Fishermen to Adopt “Catch Shares”
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By , on September 6th, 2009 7 comments   Conservation & Environment, Fish   , , , , , , , , , ,  

You may heard of vegetable coops, meat shares and perhaps even fish shares, now NOAA is advocating “catch shares” for western US fishermen. People can buy in to a particular cooperative harvest each season, ensuring that farmers and fishermen get a fair price for their products. Farmers often practice better farming/harvesting methods that hopefully raise . . . → Read More: West Coast Fishermen to Adopt “Catch Shares”

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Fish Don’t Kill People, Air-To-Air Missiles Do
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By , on June 10th, 2009 Leave a comment   Dumping, Industry & Government, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , ,  

A commercial fishermen  in the Gulf of Mexico last month ensnared a 8ft long missile in his longline.  The missile contained a hole leading the fishermen to assume it was previously detonated.  Wanting to keep the missile as a souvenir, he tied it to the top of his boat where it rested for the remainder . . . → Read More: Fish Don’t Kill People, Air-To-Air Missiles Do

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