tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post114755314276035484..comments2023-11-02T04:18:45.711-07:00Comments on blogfish: Is the U.S. still overfishing?Mark Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08121566220326246265noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1153152275294164652006-07-17T09:04:00.000-07:002006-07-17T09:04:00.000-07:00Such resistance to advice that fish are in trouble...Such resistance to advice that fish are in trouble is less common in the South Atlantic than in other regions. The resistance which occurs is usually in response to the poor data sets available for assessments and management decisions. One of the recent criticism of fishery management in the southeast is the lack of up to date data available (but remember, the Council is not charged with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1151537503970099972006-06-28T16:31:00.000-07:002006-06-28T16:31:00.000-07:00The best answer to SC sustainable is to point out ...The best answer to SC sustainable is to point out the great resistance that typifies the response of managers and fishermen to scientific advice that fish are in trouble. In contrast, science which suggests that fish are doing well is welcomed with open arms and little skepticism. This leads to fishing cutbacks that are always too little, too late. Managers in the South Atlantic were warned Mark Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333424116503463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1151537272826455232006-06-28T16:27:00.000-07:002006-06-28T16:27:00.000-07:00Overfishing that reduces fish populations to small...Overfishing that reduces fish populations to small levels creates a risk of lost productivity through many factors such as loss of genetic diversity and absence of large, old individuals which are especially valuable for reproduction. Fisheries models routinely neglect such factors. It's folly to rely on the sustainability of overfishing as predicted by such models. Far better to avoid Mark Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333424116503463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1149005455793665622006-05-30T09:10:00.000-07:002006-05-30T09:10:00.000-07:00Hear, hear, SC sustainable! Your last paragraph, ...Hear, hear, SC sustainable! Your last paragraph, on having a good debate, is a major reason for starting this site! Thanks for weighing in, I appreciate it. I'll read and digest your comments, and get back to you a bit later. <BR/><BR/>Mark PowellMark Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333424116503463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1149002484995047082006-05-30T08:21:00.000-07:002006-05-30T08:21:00.000-07:00To begin, a response to Mark’s post.I completely a...To begin, a response to Mark’s post.<BR/><BR/>I completely agree with you that snapper grouper is in trouble and cuts are needed to make this fishery sustainable. At the same time, I’d like to argue a couple of points. We’ll go with the example you used, snowy grouper.<BR/><BR/>Your quote: “It's a too-typical pattern of fishermen and managers resisting cutbacks until it's too late. A small Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1148657211004849972006-05-26T08:26:00.000-07:002006-05-26T08:26:00.000-07:00Yes, I've been following the problems in the South...Yes, I've been following the problems in the South Atlantic snapper-grouper fishery, it would be hard to miss. I attended the South Atlantic Council meeting in Jekyll Island this spring and saw first hand what the managers are doing. It's a too-typical pattern of fishermen and managers resisting cutbacks until it's too late. A small dose of fishing restrictions could have saved the fishery a Mark Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333424116503463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1148648813221385302006-05-26T06:06:00.000-07:002006-05-26T06:06:00.000-07:00Have you been following what is happening with sna...Have you been following what is happening with snapper grouper in the southeast? Some of the species were recently determined to be overfished and/or overfishing. The fishermen realize that this must stop, but many also know that if overfishing is halted immediately and if the most drastic rebuilding plan is put in place, they will not be able to make a living. If they keep fishing they will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1148613995200564342006-05-25T20:26:00.000-07:002006-05-25T20:26:00.000-07:00How does it serve the economic and social interest...How does it serve the economic and social interests of fishermen to have overfishing year after year? We have many examples of this in the U.S. Managers have allowed overfishing of cod in New England for decades, and now the cod population is near record lows. How is that helping the economic and social outlook for NE fishermen?Mark Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333424116503463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1148576612814624832006-05-25T10:03:00.000-07:002006-05-25T10:03:00.000-07:00Let's not forget to put this in an international p...Let's not forget to put this in an international perspective. Though the U.S. fishery management system is flawed, it is still one of the best, if not the best in the world. The U.S. tends to be more conservative than many of our foreign counterparts in internation fisheries management commissions and our enforcement is better as well. <BR/><BR/>Fishery management is not easy! Not only do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1148143963466374462006-05-20T09:52:00.000-07:002006-05-20T09:52:00.000-07:00What a great site, how do you build such a cool si...What a great site, how do you build such a cool site, its excellent.<BR/><A HREF="http://3411.allinformationabout.info/" REL="nofollow">»</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-1147567581042221222006-05-13T17:46:00.000-07:002006-05-13T17:46:00.000-07:00No, I'm not surprised. Fishery management in the ...No, I'm not surprised. Fishery management in the U.S. is dominated by the most powerful fishing interests, so what do you expect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com