Lubchenco holds firm on May 1 'catch share' launch - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

The puppet of EDF,PEW and Sun Oil,Jane Lubchenco,NOAA's chief and self professed owner of the disturbing trend of multiple tales involving NMFS,stays on a course that will destroy many more jobs and cause finacial ruin for the people that have been over paying for a series of gov …

Strong forecast for projected salmon return

A projected strong chinook salmon return to the Columbia River this summer could bolster fishing prospects in the river and off the Washington coast, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Forecasts for chinook, coho, sockeye, pink and chum salmon -- developed b …

Editorial: Lubchenco's prompt tasks: Jones' NOAA ouster, reimbursing fishermen - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

National Marine Fisheries Service enforcement chief Dale Jones is facing a storm of questions about how his agency has tapped the Asset Forfieture Fund,which is made up from fines and siezed property,to pay for trips abroad.One such trip was to Norway for an international summit. …

PETA suggests mermaids over fish in Times Square

Somehow, "Mermaids in Manhattan" just doesn't seem to carry the same whimsy as a visit to the Sunshine State to ooh and aah over the mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs.

Local fishermen react to salmon return predictions

Local fishermen are reacting to news about preliminary salmon return numbers released last week that may help determine whether a small season could take place. Last Thursday, the Pacific Fishery Management Council forecast that 245,500 King or Chinook salmon would return to the …

Mass. fishermen warn fisheries head of dire future

Fisherman Al Cottone gestured to his fishing boat, tucked in a cold corner of Gloucester harbor Tuesday, and told the nation's fisheries chief he might not be in business much longer.

NOAA chief to hear local fishermen - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

This was seeded before the meeting,as I WILL be at city hall in Gloucester.There were 48 letters in response to this story@5am.Very big day for fishermen.

No need to rush catch shares - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

Catch Shares implemented to control the allocation of the nations finfish resource will guarentee the death of hundreds of small family fishing operations and reward the spoils to the wealthiest fishing corporations in a plan that nobody wants,except those that are poised to jump …

Pacific Fisheries photo contest

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community needs your eye and talent to create awareness and help ensure the Pacific region can continue benefiting from the wealth of its fisheries. Changes in the climate can be expected to affect our lives as they alter life underwater.

Forecast is for slight improvement to Sacramento River salmon numbers

Salmon fishers are hopeful a relatively rosy forecast for Sacramento River salmon could portend a return, if a modest one, of salmon fishing off the Oregon coast.

Pacific Fisheries Management Council releases 2010 salmon abundance forecasts

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) released their 2010 salmon abundance forecasts Thursday (Feb.

Limited salmon season possible this year

Salmon Fishing may be open for a short period in Northern Calif.

Environment Deterioration from a Fisherman's View

The Author tells a interesting story of what is was like to return to his fishing holes of his youth.

Columbia River 2010 fall chinook returns look good on paper

The Columbia River fall chinook preseason forecasts were released by state Fish and Wildlife, and the overall returns look to be fairly good. The Lower River hatchery chinook forecast of 90,6000 is the best return since 2004, and slightly greater than the 10-year average.