Hunting and fishing are important aspects of American culture as well as critical pieces of managing our wildlife species. They both are also excellent family recreational activities.
National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
From our rugged peaks and mountains to our shining seas, our Nation is blessed with remarkable natural treasures. These magnificent landscapes are places where families and friends can create lasting memories and enjoy the outdoors. On National Hunting and Fishing Day, our country honors the many contributions of America's hunters and anglers, who add to our heritage and keep our wildlife populations healthy and strong. (complete proclamation here)
Showing posts with label fishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fishing. Show all posts
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Reviewing Fisheries Law in Europe
Growing world populations continue to increase demand for food resources. Fisheries are an extremely important source of protein for much of the world. Better management is critical in order to prevent collapse of this extremely important resource.
European Fisheries Law Undergoes Review
by Ben Block on September 24, 2008
After a recent series of unsavory news reports, the European Commission has announced that its fisheries policy may need to be overhauled due to continued ecological decline and unsustainable fishing practices.
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg announced a laundry list of flaws with the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in a statement released last week. "In its current form, the CFP does not encourage responsible behavior by either fishermen or politicians," Borg said.
In response, the Commission...(complete article here).
European Fisheries Law Undergoes Review
by Ben Block on September 24, 2008
After a recent series of unsavory news reports, the European Commission has announced that its fisheries policy may need to be overhauled due to continued ecological decline and unsustainable fishing practices.
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg announced a laundry list of flaws with the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in a statement released last week. "In its current form, the CFP does not encourage responsible behavior by either fishermen or politicians," Borg said.
In response, the Commission...(complete article here).
Friday, February 22, 2008
DOI Funds for Wildlife
From the Department of the Interior:
State Wildlife Agencies to Receive Over $700 Million for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced today the distribution of more than $700 million to 56 state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to fund fish and wildlife conservation efforts, boat access, shooting ranges and hunter education. Kempthorne made the announcement at the Bassmasters Classic professional fishing tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
The funding is made available to states and territories through...(complete article here).
State Wildlife Agencies to Receive Over $700 Million for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced today the distribution of more than $700 million to 56 state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to fund fish and wildlife conservation efforts, boat access, shooting ranges and hunter education. Kempthorne made the announcement at the Bassmasters Classic professional fishing tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
The funding is made available to states and territories through...(complete article here).
Thursday, December 20, 2007
UK Marine Sanctuaries Proposed
From the BBC...
Marine protection plan unveiled
Public consultation has begun on proposals to extend protection for marine life around Britain.
Seven areas, totalling 10,000sq km (4,000sq miles) of sea, have been earmarked as sites for the UK's first offshore Special Areas of Conservation.
They include habitats of important sea life, such as sandbanks, sand volcanoes and cold water coral reefs, found in the seas surrounding the UK.
Currently, only...(complete article here).
Marine protected areas are important for the revitalization and health of fish stocks. Seafood will continue to be a critical source of protein for the world as long as we protect and regulate wisely.
Marine protection plan unveiled
Public consultation has begun on proposals to extend protection for marine life around Britain.
Seven areas, totalling 10,000sq km (4,000sq miles) of sea, have been earmarked as sites for the UK's first offshore Special Areas of Conservation.
They include habitats of important sea life, such as sandbanks, sand volcanoes and cold water coral reefs, found in the seas surrounding the UK.
Currently, only...(complete article here).
Marine protected areas are important for the revitalization and health of fish stocks. Seafood will continue to be a critical source of protein for the world as long as we protect and regulate wisely.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
EU Fishing Quotas
Progress? -- maybe.
EU countries strike deal on 2008 fishing quotas
By Jeremy Smith
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU countries struck a deal for 2008 catch quotas on Wednesday, watering down the European fisheries chief's proposals for the preservation of species whose stocks are floundering at precariously low levels.
After hours of haggling through the night, the bloc's 27 fisheries ministers accepted a series of concessions offered by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.
As ever cod occupied top place on the ministerial agenda and quotas will...(complete story here).
EU countries strike deal on 2008 fishing quotas
By Jeremy Smith
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU countries struck a deal for 2008 catch quotas on Wednesday, watering down the European fisheries chief's proposals for the preservation of species whose stocks are floundering at precariously low levels.
After hours of haggling through the night, the bloc's 27 fisheries ministers accepted a series of concessions offered by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.
As ever cod occupied top place on the ministerial agenda and quotas will...(complete story here).
Friday, December 7, 2007
Economics of World Fisheries
To move the world fisheries toward sustainability we need a combination of enforcement and incentives. This study focuses on the economic reasons for sustainability.
Build up fish stocks now for big money later: study
By Deborah Zabarenko,
Environment Correspondent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Commercial fishers should cut back on their catch and allow fish stocks to grow above the levels most governments currently advise if they want to boost long-term profits, economists reported on Thursday.
Such a strategy would sustain fish populations and save fuel while opening the way to big profits in the future, the researchers reported in the journal Science.
And the more depleted a fishery has become, the better the results when stocks are built up to what the researchers call the biomass maximum economic yield. That might be...(complete article here).
Build up fish stocks now for big money later: study
By Deborah Zabarenko,
Environment Correspondent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Commercial fishers should cut back on their catch and allow fish stocks to grow above the levels most governments currently advise if they want to boost long-term profits, economists reported on Thursday.
Such a strategy would sustain fish populations and save fuel while opening the way to big profits in the future, the researchers reported in the journal Science.
And the more depleted a fishery has become, the better the results when stocks are built up to what the researchers call the biomass maximum economic yield. That might be...(complete article here).
Saturday, December 1, 2007
WTO Fishing Subsidies
Fishing in many ways is a form of agriculture. In many countries it is a primary source of income to the poor. It is also an industry that in some areas is on the tipping point of disaster.
WTO proposal limits fisheries subsidies
GENEVA (Reuters) - New negotiating proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday impose tough limits on subsidies on fisheries, a move that delighted environmentalists concerned about overfishing.
The proposals, from Uruguay's WTO ambassador Guillermo Valles Galmes, who is chairing WTO negotiations on "rules" -- dumping, subsidies and fisheries subsidies -- do not propose a blanket ban on all subsidies to fisheries.
But they list a large number of subsidies, including those for...(complete article here).
Subsidies to commercial fishing enterprises make sense in many cases. Just like in agriculture on the land, fishing can be crucial to national security because of its niche in the food supply and it can be a source of significant economic stimulus. Subsidies can be utilized to help regulate fishing as an industry. They should be tied closely to compliance with good resource management practices such as limited take and seasonal harvests.
WTO proposal limits fisheries subsidies
GENEVA (Reuters) - New negotiating proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday impose tough limits on subsidies on fisheries, a move that delighted environmentalists concerned about overfishing.
The proposals, from Uruguay's WTO ambassador Guillermo Valles Galmes, who is chairing WTO negotiations on "rules" -- dumping, subsidies and fisheries subsidies -- do not propose a blanket ban on all subsidies to fisheries.
But they list a large number of subsidies, including those for...(complete article here).
Subsidies to commercial fishing enterprises make sense in many cases. Just like in agriculture on the land, fishing can be crucial to national security because of its niche in the food supply and it can be a source of significant economic stimulus. Subsidies can be utilized to help regulate fishing as an industry. They should be tied closely to compliance with good resource management practices such as limited take and seasonal harvests.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Keeping Conservation Local Works
Keep it local. Maybe we will eventually learn this lesson.
'Nature's banks' pays dividends
Marine reserves, co-managed by local communities, can help alleviate the impact of poverty, a study suggests.
Research into four successful schemes showed that getting villagers involved in protection projects reduced harmful overfishing and protected incomes.
Average incomes of people who had established no-fish zones were more than double those who did not have protected areas, the authors found.
The researchers produced the...(complete article here).
'Nature's banks' pays dividends
Marine reserves, co-managed by local communities, can help alleviate the impact of poverty, a study suggests.
Research into four successful schemes showed that getting villagers involved in protection projects reduced harmful overfishing and protected incomes.
Average incomes of people who had established no-fish zones were more than double those who did not have protected areas, the authors found.
The researchers produced the...(complete article here).
Monday, November 19, 2007
FAO Sees Increasing Role for Aquaculture
The FAO sees an increasing role for aquaculture to meet the needs of a booming world populations.
Aquaculture only way to fill the coming "fish gap"
Top ministers debate the future of fish farming
19 November 2007, Rome - By 2030 an additional 37 million tonnes of fish per year will be needed to maintain current levels of fish consumption for an expanded world population. Because traditional capture fisheries have reached their maximum production levels, fish farming represents...(complete article here).
Aquaculture only way to fill the coming "fish gap"
Top ministers debate the future of fish farming
19 November 2007, Rome - By 2030 an additional 37 million tonnes of fish per year will be needed to maintain current levels of fish consumption for an expanded world population. Because traditional capture fisheries have reached their maximum production levels, fish farming represents...(complete article here).
Friday, November 16, 2007
Closed Season for Tuna?
Sometimes you just have to close the hunting season for awhile to give stocks time to replenish.
US wants freeze on tuna fishing
By Anna-Marie Lever
Science and nature reporter, BBC News
The US is calling for a ban on the fishing of bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea.
A three-to-five-years ban is being proposed to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (Iccat).
The call comes amid...(complete article here).
US wants freeze on tuna fishing
By Anna-Marie Lever
Science and nature reporter, BBC News
The US is calling for a ban on the fishing of bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea.
A three-to-five-years ban is being proposed to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (Iccat).
The call comes amid...(complete article here).
Monday, November 12, 2007
World Fisheries
The world fisheries need the same types of controls we see on hunting and fishing in the U.S. Game species have rebounded to unprecendented levels in many areas due to control and regulation of the take.
Fishing for compliments
Nov 12th 2007
From Economist.com
Why catching fewer fish means catching more fish
EVERY story about overfishing tends to involve the same dramatis personae. There are the heroic conservationists urging restraint, the dithering politicians who must balance the needs of their many constituents, and the outlaws...(complete article here).
It is a little more difficult to enforce regulations in the global oceans. However, if it could be accomplished, the dangers to our fisheries would be greatly reduced.
Fishing for compliments
Nov 12th 2007
From Economist.com
Why catching fewer fish means catching more fish
EVERY story about overfishing tends to involve the same dramatis personae. There are the heroic conservationists urging restraint, the dithering politicians who must balance the needs of their many constituents, and the outlaws...(complete article here).
It is a little more difficult to enforce regulations in the global oceans. However, if it could be accomplished, the dangers to our fisheries would be greatly reduced.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Hope for the Cod Fisheries
A success story is nice to see.
Glimmer of hope for North sea cod
By Charles Clover, Environment Editor
Last Updated: 6:01pm BST 15/10/2007
A glimmer of hope for the North Sea cod will be delivered by scientists later this week.
After six years of calling for a total ban on the catching of cod to prevent stocks collapsing altogether, international scientists say that the number of young fish has increased.
In their annual assessment of stocks, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, which advises EU ministers, says...(complete article here).
Careful management of our ocean fisheries can create a resurgence of stocks just as hunting seasons and management plans for wildlife have helped in the resurgence of many game species. The biggest problem is the necessity of International cooperation.
Glimmer of hope for North sea cod
By Charles Clover, Environment Editor
Last Updated: 6:01pm BST 15/10/2007
A glimmer of hope for the North Sea cod will be delivered by scientists later this week.
After six years of calling for a total ban on the catching of cod to prevent stocks collapsing altogether, international scientists say that the number of young fish has increased.
In their annual assessment of stocks, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, which advises EU ministers, says...(complete article here).
Careful management of our ocean fisheries can create a resurgence of stocks just as hunting seasons and management plans for wildlife have helped in the resurgence of many game species. The biggest problem is the necessity of International cooperation.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Green Fish
Sustainability is necessary to ensure future supplies. Controlling the harvest of wild populations is very different from farming. It becomes especially difficult to regulate in developing economies.
Wanted: greener fish
Market trends require stronger environmental performance by seafood industry
25 September 2007, Rome -
The US$400 billion seafood industry has no choice but to adapt to intensifying demand from retailers and consumers for "environmentally friendly" fish, FAO said today.
During opening remarks made to industry representatives attending the 2007 Seafood Industry Congress (25-27 September, Dublin), Grimur Valdimarsson, Director of FAO's Fishing Industries Division, said that the need for seafood producers to guarantee environmental performance is unavoidable.
"The push towards sustainable fisheries is not just coming from government or environmental groups, but from the market itself," Valdimarsson said, noting that major seafood retailers like Unilever, Tesco, Walmart and Asda have already committed to putting on their shelves only fish that was harvested or raised sustainably.
"In recent years the seafood industry has been uncertain as to whether these trends represent a momentary fad. Today, there's no question: it's real, it's a sea change, and...(complete article here).
There is plenty of evidence documenting the overharvest of many of our fisheries. The best comparison is to the overhunting that occurred in the U.S. and other countries before regulations controlled the seasons for harvesting game animals. The big difference is that we depend on our seas and seafood for a huge amount of the protein consumed by people. If we don't keep the pantry stocked, we will face a serious problem indeed.
Wanted: greener fish
Market trends require stronger environmental performance by seafood industry
25 September 2007, Rome -
The US$400 billion seafood industry has no choice but to adapt to intensifying demand from retailers and consumers for "environmentally friendly" fish, FAO said today.
During opening remarks made to industry representatives attending the 2007 Seafood Industry Congress (25-27 September, Dublin), Grimur Valdimarsson, Director of FAO's Fishing Industries Division, said that the need for seafood producers to guarantee environmental performance is unavoidable.
"The push towards sustainable fisheries is not just coming from government or environmental groups, but from the market itself," Valdimarsson said, noting that major seafood retailers like Unilever, Tesco, Walmart and Asda have already committed to putting on their shelves only fish that was harvested or raised sustainably.
"In recent years the seafood industry has been uncertain as to whether these trends represent a momentary fad. Today, there's no question: it's real, it's a sea change, and...(complete article here).
There is plenty of evidence documenting the overharvest of many of our fisheries. The best comparison is to the overhunting that occurred in the U.S. and other countries before regulations controlled the seasons for harvesting game animals. The big difference is that we depend on our seas and seafood for a huge amount of the protein consumed by people. If we don't keep the pantry stocked, we will face a serious problem indeed.
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