subscribe Friend us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

News

Now Viewing: Perspectives & Opinion

Putting Fish Over Politics

by Lee Crockett of Pew Environment Group, via National Geographic NewsWatch Remarkable things can happen when key stakeholders and leaders … READ MORE

WSJ: Making ‘The Deadliest Catch’ Less Deadly

Old regulations forced fishermen to race against the clock. Today’s catch shares have saved lives. By SCOTT CAMPBELL JR. Many … READ MORE

Gloucester, New Bedford Mayors foolishly endorsing crazies in New England while the industry thrives

This editorial was written by John Sackton, of SEAFOOD.COM NEWS as an editorial. We appreciate John’s ongoing commitment to using … READ MORE

Gloucester Times called out by informed Gulf fisherman

June 20, 2011 The following letter was sent to Mr. Richard Gaines, a reporter with the Gloucester Times. It was … READ MORE

Confidence in Council’s additions

The Secretary of Commerce recently appointed three Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council members; Dr. Pam Dana of Florida and … READ MORE

IFQs and THE HEADBOAT HUBBUB

A brief, but curious column in a small Florida daily recently flagged my attention last week. The May 27 outdoors … READ MORE

Feds reel in Gulf Coast fishing season (Al.com)

By RANDY BOGGS Special to the Press-Register As many fishermen know, red snapper is a considerable commodity here in Alabama. … READ MORE

Commerce Secretary nominee should champion policies that rebuild fish stocks and strengthen coastal economies

By Talking Fish on June 2, 2011 Last week, President Obama nominated John Bryson, a former energy company CEO, to … READ MORE

Fresh perspectives from Monterey Bay

I’m fresh back from the 10th Annual Cooking for Solutions conference at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and “fresh” is just … READ MORE

Habitat loss is biggest issue threatening the future of most fish stocks

By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Tampa Bay Times, published Friday, May 13, 2011 Matt Taylor was frantic. The chief … READ MORE