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Ever-wary local fishermen welcome the Sept. 13 U.S. Department of Commerce declaration of the New England groundfish fishery as a national disaster, but they wonder if any federal money that follows to Rhode Island will get to those who need it before it’s too late.
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By Michael Souza |
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is slated to begin a series of hearings later this month to determine if river herring qualify as a threatened species, according to the Gloucester Times.
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U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will receive the inaugural Admiral James D. Watkins Award for dedication to the oceans and ocean science from the Consortium for Ocean Leadership.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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The New England Fishery Management Council’s executive committee may cut the allowable cod catch for fishermen by up to 72 percent, the Gloucester Times reports.
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On Wednesday night, the New England Fishery Management Council voted to cut the catch limit on Gulf of Maine cod by 77 percent, a move the opposition claims is tantamount to shutting down the industry, The Gloucester Times reported.
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By PBN Staff
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Thanks to industrial-scale fishing off Rhode Island’s coast, one of the most humble fish is in the spotlight of the state’s fishermen and regulators.
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7/9/12
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Rhode Island’s kayakers and canoers now have a crystal clear idea of what kind of waters they’re getting into. The Rhode Island Blueways Alliance, a nonprofit organization, released 20 detailed maps of paddle trails throughout the state on Monday.
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By Dana Reilly |
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Workers in the Northeast groundfishery die at a rate of 600 fatalities per 100,000 full-time employees, making it the deadliest fisheries job in the country, WBUR reported.
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By PBN Staff
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Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank declared a commercial fishery failure in the Northeast groundfish fishery for the May 1, 2013 fishing season, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday.
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By Michael Souza |
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U.S. seafood landings reached a 17-year high in 2001, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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By PBN Staff
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