fishery

Quinn Testifies Before Senate
Quinn Testifies Before Senate
Quinn Testifies Before Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The chairman of the New England Fishery Management Council is appealing to the U.S. Senate to allow for more flexibility under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The act serves as the governing standard for fisheries across the country...
Lobster Restrictions
Lobster Restrictions
Lobster Restrictions
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New restrictions are on tap for southern New England's historic lobster fishery, which is grappling with an unprecedented decline in population. Scientists have said the population off of southern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut has declined in the face of warming oceans...
Fish Regulators Consider Drastic Cuts in New England
Fish Regulators Consider Drastic Cuts in New England
Fish Regulators Consider Drastic Cuts in New England
Fishery regulators are considering huge cuts to key fish stocks before an audience of frustrated fishermen who say the flailing industry will collapse under more reductions.       The New England Fishery Management Council met Thursday to consider drastic cuts in catch limits for bottom-dwelling groundfish, such as cod and flounder, that scientists say are recovering too slowly       Regulators ha
Fishing Disaster Declared in New England
Fishing Disaster Declared in New England
Fishing Disaster Declared in New England
The U.S. Commerce Department has declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for fishermen. U.S. Sen. John Kerry said he's secured a commitment from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include $100 million for fishermen and fishing communities in emergency assistance legislation...