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 … Read More “Documentary \”Counting Fish\” Sheds Light On Fishermen/NOAA Rift” »
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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 … Read More “Commercial Fishermen: The Price THEY Pay For OUR Fish.” »