Recently the Discovery Channel showed "Sacred Cod" which looked into the divide that separates Fishermen and NOAA's fishery scientists here in New England. Fishermen have said for years that the methods used in the trawl surveys are flawed and that cod is much more abundant in the Gulf of Maine than scientists claim. The extremely... Continue Reading →
Commercial Fishermen: The Price THEY Pay For OUR Fish.
As my buddies are out getting flash frozen by a cold and angry sea to bring lobsters to market, I thought it would be appropriate to shed light on some fishermen I know. These men risk their lives all year long, in the face of dangerous weather, crushing restrictions and a segment of the media... Continue Reading →
Americans Eating More Seafood – But Need To Eat More
A report by the NMFS states that Americans are eating more fish and seafood these days. Our average yearly intake increased by a pound from 2014-2015. Apparently that is the biggest jump in seafood consumption in over 25 years. While this is definitely a good thing, we still are not eating enough seafood according to... Continue Reading →