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Cape fishermen turn tables on dogfish, skate fisheries - SouthCoastToday.com

Cape fishermen turn tables on dogfish, skate fisheries
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But he also said, "We have to recognize the impact of skates and dogfish on rebuilding groundfish." "I fished for both," Chatham fisherman John Our said. "It's good for the inshore gill-net fleet. The thriving seal population annihilates groundfish (in ...

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Group to meet in Mass. on yellowtail crisis - Boston.com

Group to meet in Mass. on yellowtail crisis
Boston.com
Fishermen have said the recent cut will devastate the regional fleet of fishermen who chase bottom-dwelling groundfish, such as cod, haddock and flounder. Fishermen have already asked regulators to transfer hundreds of thousands of pounds of the ...

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Mix of offshore salmon, halibut, groundfish rules are complex - OregonLive.com

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Mix of offshore salmon, halibut, groundfish rules are complex
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The halibut/groundfish connections, however, demand more patience than ever. Yes, there is a 9 percent increase in the halibut poundage quota this year, which means more fishing on all-depth days. All-depth days allow anglers to fish anywhere offshore.

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Fishery managers to hold talks with local fishermen over catch reductions - SouthCoastToday.com

Fishery managers to hold talks with local fishermen over catch reductions
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By DON CUDDY NEW BEDFORD — A drastic cut in the allowable catch of yellowtail flounder has left the groundfish industry in New Bedford bracing for economic disaster. In response, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service ...

Cod recreational fishery dates released - The Telegram

The Telegram

Cod recreational fishery dates released
The Telegram
Recreational fishermen are limited to five groundfish per day (including cod). However, the maximum boat limit when three or more people are fishing is 15 groundfish. This includes tour boats. The recreational fishery is open to both residents and ...
Dates set for recreational food fishery in Newfoundland and LabradorBrandon Sun

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Clearwater receives Nova Scotia Exporter of the Year Award - PR Newswire (press release)

Clearwater receives Nova Scotia Exporter of the Year Award
PR Newswire (press release)
In over 40 countries, Clearwater is recognized for its superior quality, food safety, diversity of species and reliable worldwide delivery of premium wild, eco-certified seafood, including scallops, lobster, clams, coldwater shrimp, crab and groundfish ...

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Fishermen face 80 percent cut on yellowtail quota - BusinessWeek

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Fishermen face 80 percent cut on yellowtail quota
BusinessWeek
Last year, US groundfish fishermen on Georges Bank were allotted about 1140 metric tons of yellowtail. This year, they're getting about 218 metric tons, effective May 1. The cut comes after the most recent research showed diminishing numbers of ...
New Bedford fishing industry angry, fearful after yellowtail catch cutsSouthCoastToday.com
Feds form group to deal with major fishing cutBoston Herald

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Food Fishery Announced - VOCM

Food Fishery Announced
VOCM
The summer recreational groundfish fishery will run from July 21 to August 12, with the fall fishery from September 22 to 30. The daily bag limit is five groundfish per day, including cod, with a maximum boat limit for three people or more of fifteen ...
Dates set for recreational food fisheryMetroNews Canada

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NOAA announces plan to help fishermen hurt by cut to yellowtail catch limit - SouthCoastToday.com

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NOAA announces plan to help fishermen hurt by cut to yellowtail catch limit
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Economic disaster had loomed for the groundfish fleet Friday when government regulators decreed an 80 percent reduction in the catch limit on yellowtail for the 2012 fishing year, which starts today. Yellowtail landings account for roughly 20 percent ...
Fishermen Face 80 Percent Cut On Yellowtail QuotaWCVB-TV

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Mass. lawmakers request yellowtail increase - Boston.com

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Mass. lawmakers request yellowtail increase
Boston.com
Fishermen who chase bottom-dwelling groundfish are reeling from an 80 percent cut in their yellowtail catch limit on Georges Bank. The tight catch limit will prevent fishermen from going after the more valuable, abundant fish that yellowtail swim among ...
Congressmen want NOAA to do more for fishermenSouthCoastToday.com
NOAA tries to help commercial fishers in Georges BankFIS

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