National Fisherman articles from February 2006

National Fisherman archives from February 2006

Magnuson moves forward.(EDITOR'S LOG)
February 1, 2006... As we went to press in December a Senate committee was approving, by voice vote, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 2005. If enacted, the bill, S. 2012, will reauthorize the 1996 Sustainable Fisheries Act...

50 years ago this month.(Fishing BACK WHEN)
February 1, 2006... Fifty years ago this month Maine Coast Fisherman was itself harking back, to the time of the semi-knockabout schooner Elsie, which on one occasion unloaded nearly 350,000 pounds of salt cod in Gloucester, Mass. Built in 1910 to sail out of...

30 years ago this month.(Fishing BACK WHEN)
February 1, 2006... New York artist John A. Noble graced National Fisherman's cover with his lithograph, "Sandy Hook Pilots Making a Lee in an Easterly," which depicts a pilot boat (from the old pilot vessel New York, in the background) approaching a tanker....

10 years ago this month.(Fishing BACK WHEN)
February 1, 2006... Jim Tripp's new 42-footer, the Sea Wife, of Spruce Head, Maine, shows off her marine power. In an era in which fiberglass seems to be taking over, Tripp opted to go to Maine's last full-time wooden boat builder, Peter Kass of John's Bay Boat...

Snow falling on clam flats.(Amagansett)(Book Review)
February 1, 2006... Amagansett By Mark Mills G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004 Hardcover, 392 pp., $24.95 I was in the mood for fiction this month so Linc, the senior editor, offered me a book called "Amagansett." The title meant nothing to me. "It's a town on...

We must recognize all factors in our fisheries.(Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976)
February 1, 2006... It's called "fisheries management" But of all those things--anthropogenic and natural--that influence our fisheries, how many are we actually managing? Think of a fishery, then think of everything that impacts it. If you can't come up with...

Fishermen can land affordable health care.(FORUM)
February 1, 2006... Massachusetts fishermen have shown that access to high quality, affordable healthcare coverage is attainable for commercial fishermen. Since 1997, an independent, non-profit company called the Fishing Partnership Health Plan has provided...

Pre-existing conditions.(suggestions for fishermen health safety)
February 1, 2006... Fishermen quite properly spend a lot of time defending and preparing for threats to their wellbeing in the form of fire, flooding, collision, and so on. But they should not overlook the potential enemy within. On Sept. 19, 2002, U.S....

West Coast drag fishermen embrace ITQs.(MAIL BUOY)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Local commercial fishermen have noticed over the last five years an overall improvement in ocean conditions. Record crab, sardine, and last year's tuna season have proved them right. The local drag fishermen say that they haven't seen this kind...

La. fisherman gives thanks, seeks readers' assistance.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... On behalf of the members of the United Commercial Fishermen's Association and the other 2,000 displaced commercial fishermen from Louisiana, I want to thank National Fisherman and all the people and organizations involved in establishing the...

Ocean aquaculture revisited.(A Letter From Bill Hogarth)
February 1, 2006... I recently commented in this column on the pending offshore aquaculture bill and why it is so important for this country. I would like to revisit the legislation, based on a recent article in NF that missed some important points. Certainty...

Cap'n Sane says ...
February 1, 2006... Winter times were tough on me n'my dad, the Old Man of my life. While our herrin' weir stood as frosted snow caps n'a cold heart in our Little River Cove, my dad work at the First National Store cutting fish. I had school far from the friendly...

Protest serves as reminder of unsettled oil spill suit: demonstrators call attention to passage of time--and plaintiffs--in era of huge profits.(NORTH PACIFIC)
February 1, 2006... A band of about 30 fishermen and other industry advocates attending Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle staged a protest as a reminder that oil giant Exxon still hasn't paid $4.5 billion in punitive damages from the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding. ...

Weather shakes loose oil from freighter's stern: Selendang Ayu wreck spills 1,000 gallons.(NORTH PACIFIC)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Harsh winter weather in the Bering Sea rocked the stern of the beached soybean freighter Selendang Ayu in late October, spilling about 1,000 gallons of oil. A private pilot reported that the stern had shifted position. A subsequent flight...

2005 salmon harvest is Alaska's third-best ever: landings top 206 million fish; price is up.(NORTH PACIFIC)
February 1, 2006... The 2005 Alaska salmon season will go down as one of the most optimistic in years. Though Alaska Department of Fish and Game data in November was preliminary, harvest volumes hit 206.1 million fish statewide, good for third best since the...

Worries over cod could lead to increased regulation: deeper cuts in days at sea are likely if council pushes for reduction in fishing mortality.(NORTHEAST)(New England Fishery Management Council)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The push to reduce cod-fishing mortality in the Gulf of Maine could come to a resolution by February, when the New England Fishery Management Council considers new reductions in days at sea, recreational limits and calls to restrict fishing in...

Cownose rays ranked as oyster enemy No. 1: bait market sought, but prospect uncertain.(Chesapeake Bay oyster growers)
February 1, 2006... For years, cownose rays have been a major problem for Chesapeake Bay oyster growers, but this year more than ever. Ray predation poses a greater threat now in the bay, where the diseases MSX and dermo have devastated the once-thriving...

Herring trawlers facing nearshore summer ban: Midwater fleet still allowed to fish offshore.(NORTHEAST)
February 1, 2006... The New England Fishery Management Council's November move toward a summer seasonal ban on midwater herring trawls in coastal Gulf of Maine waters is a victory for other fishermen and user groups. A hard cap on haddock bycatch will test the...

Blackcod winning over buyers in domestic market: effort paying off for harvesters, who are earning as much as $6,000 for a week's catch.(PACIFIC)
February 1, 2006... A few West Coast processors and distributors, faced with an ever-decreasing blackcod market in Japan, have turned to the domestic market--and they're enjoying success. They have effectively turned the tables on American consumers, giving...

Bivalve, N.J.
February 1, 2006... THE TOWN Population: Bivalve is the waterfront section of Commercial Township, which includes the upland community of Port Norris. Across the channel, fishermen also dock in Maurice River Township. The combined population on both sides of...

Hawaii advocates keep fishermen in crosshairs: bid to shut U.S. waters follows state move.(PACIFIC)
February 1, 2006... Following a move by the state of Hawaii to eliminate commercial fishing in state waters around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, two conservation groups are urging for a federal fishing ban in the adjacent federal waters. Gov. Linda...

Wash. competitor wins 'Fisherman of Year' title: Enver Isakovik nabs survival suit, $200.(PACIFIC)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... A lightning-fast clamber into a survival suit earned Enver Isakovik some quick cash, a new survival suit and the "Fisherman of the Year" title at Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle this year. John van Amerongen, editor of Alaska Fisherman's...

Ciopinno: Walt and Jennifer Mezich, Anchorage, Alaska.(GALLEY WATCH: At-sea cuisine)
February 1, 2006... When Walt and Jennifer Mezich are in the mood for seafood, they make it in a big way and with a big pot. This ciopinno recipe is the culmination of experimentation that dates back to Walt's father, who made it more than 50 years ago. Through...

PEI lobstermen seek aid as catch slide continues: landings decline brings call from fishermen's association for license buyout program.(CANADA)
February 1, 2006... In November, Kevin MacAdam, Prince Edward Island fisheries minister, announced that lobster landings were down but that prices were up in 2005. Ed Frenette, executive director of the Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association, seeks more...

Bluefin harvesters seek 'fairer' quota allocation: say present system leaves catch on table.(CANADA)
February 1, 2006... Bluefin fishermen on Prince Edward Island say that federal officials need to rethink implementation of Canada's share of the international tuna quota. Allocations to each country are set by the International Commission for the Conservation...

Fishermen oppose plan to open causeway gate: fear impact upon lobster, scallop fisheries.(CANADA)
February 1, 2006... A new report containing a recommendation to open the Petitcodiac River causeway gate has reheated a simmering dispute between commercial fishermen and environmentalists. According to Sherry Sparks, spokeswoman for New Brunswick's...

Sea Prowler: shrimp trawler.(BOAT OF THE MONTH)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
February 1, 2006... Charles Jones bought Sea' Prowler in 1984 and operated the boat himself up until he ran for sheriff of Mcintosh County, Ga., and won in the 1992 election. At 51 feet long with a beam of 19 feet, Sea Prowler is on the small, beamy side for...

Jim Ponts: Fort Bragg, Calif.(SNAPSHOT: Who we are)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... A Fort Bragg, Calif., native, Jim Ponts bought his first commercial license when he was 16 and paid his way through college at Humboldt State University (where he was a history major) salmon fishing. He went on to become one of the California's...

NMFS scientist questions bycatch study's conclusions: says old data skews Oceana-commissioned report stating that U.S. discard rate is 20%.(NATIONAL)
February 1, 2006... Between regulatory discards and non-target species, American fishermen may have tossed 1 pound of fish out of every 5 pounds they hauled in recent years, according to a study commissioned by the environmental group Oceana and published in the...

Familiar places sit atop lists of top ports in U.S.: Dutch Harbor, New Bedford lead the way.(NATIONAL)
February 1, 2006... Dutch Harbor-Unalaska, Alaska enjoyed a sweet 16 party of sorts in 2004 as the nation's top port for landings. With 886.4 million pounds of fish and shellfish landed, Dutch Harbor retained its landings crown for the 16th consecutive year,...

Recruitment on the rise, but specter of imports continues to loom large.(NORTHEAST: BLUE CRAB)
February 1, 2006... Battered for years by bad water conditions and beleaguered blue crab stocks, the Chesapeake Bay industry headed into 2005 with the new threat of a labor shortage. But a good fall season gave watermen and biologists more optimism by year's end....

Despite hurricanes, there is faith that "it can't stay like this forever".(GULF/SOUTH ATLANTIC: SHRIMP)
February 1, 2006... Three months remain before the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery really begins producing for 2006. And despite the astonishing destruction left by hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Wilma and Dennis, several encouraging facts are apparent. Much of the...

Market initiatives could deliver much-needed boost to dive fishery.(NORTH PACIFIC: URCHINS)
February 1, 2006... The tide may be turning in favor of Alaska's urchin divers in the near future. New market studies, a reprocessing plant in Ketchikan and new product forms going to shelves in Japan could drive ex-vessel prices higher. On the other hand,...

Ups and down of prices, landings make a small but complex market.(pink shrimp )
February 1, 2006... A better price for pink shrimp in 2005 benefited fishermen but unlike 2004, when most of the shrimp were of larger sizes, the shrimp last season were smaller. The odd up-and-down turn of events created a mixed market but it also is likely...

Weather beaten: post-hurricane reconstruction is beyond the scope of communities. So far, the government isn't up to the job, either.(hurricanes destroyed fishing communities)
February 1, 2006... Half a year after the 2005 hurricanes destroyed fishing communities all along the Gulf Coast, fishermen from Key West to Port Arthur are pondering the reality that there's just not much help available, at least not from government. Stories...

A story of Astoria: an Oregon port that was synonymous with salmon embraces its fishing past and its future.(HOME TOWNS)
February 1, 2006... Astoria, Ore., some say, has come a long way since its heyday at the turn of the century when it was recognized as the "Salmon Canning Capital of the World." The region rode the easygoing swell of plentiful salmon for years until a storm...

Leader's new ship: in a fishery marked by older vessels, an Alaska company turns to a Florida builder for a new longliner.(older boat and refitting)
February 1, 2006... When the partners in Alaskan Leader Fisheries in Seattle decided to add a third freezer-longliner to their fleet, they thought about purchasing an older boat and refitting it. After considering the inventory within the relatively small fishery,...

Placing pumps: strive for reliable operation, not ease of installation, and you'll be ahead in the long run.
February 1, 2006... Getting water to a pump, then getting it overboard, requires pipes, hoses, and assorted fittings. Picking the right parts and installing them correctly saves money and trouble. Choosing wrong causes trouble and costs money in the long run. ...

Mechanics' corner: mostly, a diesel will give you all it has. But every now and then, it will ask for all you've got.
February 1, 2006... ART STANLEY OWLS HEAD, MAINE Art Stanley thought he was dealing with an engine that was possessed: a lobsterman's B Series Cummins diesel that kept spinning its oil filter off the side of the engine, no matter what Stanley did. Stanley,...

Cleaner machines: electronically controlled engines are helping diesel makers meet toughening emission standards.(electronic controlled engines)
February 1, 2006... Reacting to Environmental Protection Agency regulations, engine manufacturers continue to sideline their mechanically operated diesels in favor of electronic controlled engines. Tier 2 emission standards, which go into effect Jan. 1, 2007,...

2006 diesel lineup: the horsepower ratings, weights and dimensions for each diesel depend on specific applications--reduction gears, PTOs, running gear, climatic conditions and the like. To determine the output rating that is most appropriate for your boat, we suggest that you contact the distributor or dealer nearest you.(Illustration)
February 1, 2006... 2006 DIESEL LINEUP The horsepower ratings, weights and dimensions for each diesel depend on specific applications--reduction gears, PTOs, running gear, climatic conditions and the like. To determine the output rating that is most...

Tommy Lewis: Reedville, Va.(FUEL THRIFTY)
February 1, 2006... Chesapeake Bay pound-net fisherman Tommy Lewis will install a new John Deere diesel in the Joyce B., his 1963-vintage, wooden, round-sterned boat in February. Ampro Shipyard in Weems, Va., will do the work. Lewis is picking up a little...

Frank Kyle: Port Protection, Alaska.(FUEL THRIFTY)
February 1, 2006... When Frank Kyle's diesel began spewing oil and overheating during the 2004 salmon-trolling season, Kyle thought it prudent to repower with an engine boasting of less fuel consumption. "I could have rebuilt the old engine," says Kyle, of...

Kit Johnson: Everglades City, Fla.(Caterpillar C18 diesel )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Stone crabber Kit Johnson likes his Caterpillar C18 diesel so much he kept the engine when he was ready to trade up to a bigger boat. When Johnson first switched to the Caterpillar from a 12V-71 Detroit Diesel to drive his 43-foot Torres...

Jim Coffin: Brunswick, Maine.(FUEL THRIFTY)
February 1, 2006... Jim Coffin describes himself as "the only lobsterman on the coast of Maine who downsizes." He had a Holland 32-foot lobster boat with a 225-hp, 6-cylinder John Deere. But that was too much power. "It went like a rocket ship, but for my...

Russell Brewer: Boothbay Harbor, Maine.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Russell Brewer grew up with Detroits. His dad used them and it's the only engine he's carried in the 38foot lobster boat he fishes out of Boothbay Harbor. He had an 8V-92 that he rebuilt a couple of times, once because he blew it up...

Seafood continues gains at dinner tables in U.S.: Americans gobble 4.8 billion lbs. in '04.(NATIONAL)
February 1, 2006... 2004 proved to be a record-setting year for U.S. seafood consumption, according to NMFS annual report on the nation's seafood eating trends. Americans ate a record 16.6 pounds of fish and shellfish person in 2004, helping U.S. seafood...

Virgin Island fishermen gain management voice: 12 selected to serve on negotiation panel.(NATIONAL)
February 1, 2006... With the forming of a negotiation panel by the NMFS Caribbean Fishery Management Council, U.S. Virgin Islands fishermen will have a direct voice in future efforts to bolster fishing stocks in their waters. The panel is appointed by the...

Oyster price gives North Carolina harvesters a boost: Bushel price of $30 prompts increased participation, relief following lackluster crab season.(prices for oysters )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Prices haven't soared to the heights predicted immediately after hurricanes Katrina and Rita pounded the Gulf Coast, but dockside prices for oysters harvested in North Carolina are running higher than last year. Willy Phillips, owner of...

One-size-fits-all price doesn't suit shrimpers: glut of big shrimp driving value down.(shrimp)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... After Hurricane Katrina's devastating strike, Gulf Coast fishermen caught a break, in the form of bigger numbers of larger shrimp. But there was no break in the marketplace, where dockside prices for the biggest shrimp remained nearly...

Canadian boat to Alaska; 'makeover' glitches solved.(NORTH)
February 1, 2006... Folks in Alaska are used to going long distances when they want something more than what can be had in their local community. But Kodiak Island's Ken Christensen went further than probably anyone else when he picked a boat-builder for his new...

Fall keeps Seattle yard busy; fire damages pollock trawler.(WEST)
February 1, 2006... Fall is the busiest time of the year at Fishing Vessel Owner's Marine Ways, next to the Ballard Bridge at Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal. And fall 2005 was no exception, with plenty of boats waiting to be hauled on one of the facility's...

Deadrise boats take shape; pound-netters grace railway.(SOUTH)
February 1, 2006... Wooden-boat builder Francis Haynie of Heathsville, Va., is building two deadrise boats in boat sheds beside his home on Cod Creek, a tributary of the Little Wicomico River. A 30-footer is in the main shed. It's for hard-crab fisherman...

Bulletin board.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... JAN. 22-FEB. 1 Alaska Board of Fisheries Meeting: Southeast and Yakutat Finfish Ketchikan, Alaska Contact: Alaska Department of Fish and Game Boards Support Section P.O. Box 25526 Juneau, AK 99802-5526 tel. (907) 4654110, fax (907)...

Trawl sonar system catching on: debut of Simrad's FS70 unit proves popular with pollock fishermen.(FS70 trawl sonar system)
February 1, 2006... A company knows its research and development has paid off when it introduces a product at a trade show--a product with a price tag of $50,200--and they sell 15 units. This is what happened when Simrad brought out its new FS70 trawl sonar...

Pel Products.(On the move)
February 1, 2006... PEL PRODUCTS, the European Division of Pelican Products Inc., announced that three employees have been promoted, and two new members added: PAUL BATES has been promoted to director of sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa; IGNASI PEREZ has been...

Stavis Seafoods.(On the move)
February 1, 2006... STAVIS SEAFOODS, international importer, exporter and distributor of fresh and frozen seafood products, has announced that MICHAEL DOANE, former president of Bass Rocks Trading Co., has joined Stavis Seafoods to help develop new business...

National Marine Representatives Association.(On the move)
February 1, 2006... At the recent International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference, the NATIONAL MARINE REPRESENTATIVES ASSOCIATION honored IBEX sales director TINA SANDERSON with its annual Mel Barr award. Named in honor of a manufacturer's representative in...

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.(On the move)
February 1, 2006... The ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION presented Chief ROB WINKEL, formerly with the Bureau of Law Enforcement for the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, its Rob Winkel David H. Hart Award. Winkel's fisheries enforcement career...

Evans Boats.(electrical fire)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... EVANS BOATS of Crisfield, Md., suffered a Thanksgiving Day fire in one of their shops. Six boats and part of their molds were destroyed in the electrical fire, which spread quickly through 18,000 square feet. Evans is rebuilding quickly and...

Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examination.(Company News)
February 1, 2006... As of May 1, 2006, all federally permitted fishing vessels and/or those participating in Category I or Category II fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that require mandatory observer coverage will be required to successfully...

Mastry Engine Center.(Company News)
February 1, 2006... At a recent Mainship Trawlers dealer meeting, marine distributor MASTRY ENGINE CENTER was honored with the Vendor of the Year Award. Mastry Engine Center has specialized in marine engines and parts since 1962 and supplies Yanmar 200- to 400-hp...

Conditioner keeps batteries clean: the Nanopulser is designed to protect vital electrode plates.(Nanopulser to the battery )
February 1, 2006... You've been there, and if you haven't, you've probably seen it happen. A fisherman climbs over the rail from his skiff, pushes the starter button for his engine and--nothing. Dead battery. Winter is the most likely time for this scenario to...

Bob's Machine Shop has introduced an 8-inch model jackplate for improved boat handling and higher top-end speed.(Bob's Machine Shop)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... BOB'S MACHINE SHOP has introduced an 8-inch model JACKPLATE for improved boat handling and higher top-end speed. The jack was developed for boats with setbacks limited to less than 10 inches. This unit, which can handle engines up to 300 hp,...

Davis Instruments' new 15-inch Windex vane provides an accurate assessment of wind direction in breezes as light as 0.2 knots and now features a sturdy 10-inch safety spike that discourages birds from attempting to land.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... DAVIS INSTRUMENTS' new 15-inch WINDEX VANE provides an accurate assessment of wind direction in breezes as light as 0.2 knots and now features a sturdy 10-inch safety spike that discourages birds from attempting to land. The bird-proof vane...

Lenco says its new super strong trim tabs feature 7-gauge, laser-cut, stainless steel blades that won't flex or bend, as well as stainless steel mounting hardware and brackets.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... LENCO says its new SUPER STRONG TRIM TABS feature 7-gauge, laser-cut, stainless steel blades that won't flex or bend, as well as stainless steel mounting hardware and brackets. Each kit contains extreme duty actuators with welded stainless...

Rolls-Royce has released rim drive, its first tunnel thruster for commercial application, rated at 800 kW. Rim Drive is a tightly integrated system combining electrical, mechanical and hydrodynamic elements.(rim drive)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... ROLLS-ROYCE has released RIM DRIVE, its first tunnel thruster for commercial application, rated at 800 kW. Rim Drive is a tightly integrated system combining electrical, mechanical and hydrodynamic elements. The electrical motor takes the form...

Beier Radio's new IVCS2000 integrated vessel control system combines equipment systems into one workstation.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... BEIER RADIO's new IVCS2000 INTEGRATED VESSEL CONTROL SYSTEM combines equipment systems into one workstation. The IVCS2000 allows the captain to program the route of the fishing vessel to exactly repeat a successful route. The IVCS2000 retains...

A&D Weighing has introduced the UO-200 fishing scale with built-in Motion Compensation, which allows the user to obtain accurate batch weights while out at sea.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... A&D WEIGHING has introduced the UO-200 FISHING SCALE with built-in Motion Compensation, which allows the user to obtain accurate batch weights while out at sea. The company says that this 15" x 15" digital stainless steel scale allows fishermen...

ValvTect says its octane performance improver detergent is a patented combustion modifier, detergent and anti-wear additive specially formulated for heavy-duty, high-performance marine engines.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... VALVTECT says its OCTANE PERFORMANCE IMPROVER DETERGENT is a patented combustion modifier, detergent and anti-wear additive specially formulated for heavy-duty, high-performance marine engines. The detergent helps clean the entire fuel system...

Onset Computer Corp. has introduced the titanium hobo water level logger to record water levels and temperature in salt water and other corrosive environments.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... ONSET COMPUTER CORP. has introduced the TITANIUM HOBO WATER LEVEL LOGGER to record water levels and temperature in salt water and other corrosive environments. The unit provides 0.1 percent of full-scale accuracy with a 30-foot measurement...

Rhino Hide's new ultraban coating controls moisture and prevents mold growth, even on saturated surfaces.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... RHINO HIDE's new ULTRABAN COATING controls moisture and prevents mold growth, even on saturated surfaces. UltraBan creates cross-linking polymerization to control moisture. With a rating of 1.25-2.25 perms, its water-repellent film produces a...

MarineEast designed the flush-mount lift gate latch to improve current lift gate hardware, which can protrude an inch or two upward.(AT A GLANCE)
February 1, 2006... MARINEEAST designed the FLUSH-MOUNT LIFT GATE LATCH to improve current lift gate hardware, which can protrude an inch or two upward. Made of high-impact plastic, the latch holds the gate closed while mounted completely flush with the deck....

Potholes in the global village.(FINANCE)
February 1, 2006... Unless you run a business that is heavily reliant on international trade or live or travel overseas, currency issues don't really fly on your radar screens. Nonetheless, we are more and more becoming a global society, and the events of the...

Scientists get grant funds to study 'obvious' causes.(MAIL BUOY)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... The Around the Coast article "Environmental links are seen as key to shell disease" (NF Oct. 2005, p. 14) refers to the 1999 lobster die-off in Long Island Sound. It asserted the die-off was caused by shell disease. I love when the scientists...

The smoking lamp is lit.(stock assessment survey)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Crewman Brad Higgins takes lee where he can find it, in this case among tubs of trawl gear on deck of the Free to Wander, a Pender Harbour, British Columbia-based vessel chartered during the summer of 2003...