David Conway’s Post

California’s wild salmon stocks are on life support. For the second year in a row, commercial fishing is at risk of being shut down due to dismal population counts. Learn more about the future of salmon fishing in California here: https://lnkd.in/gVB2G2ci

Why are fish discarded in the #fishing industry?  There are several reasons why fish are discarded, but the main factors include:  Fishing regulations: fish are returned to the #sea if they are below the minimum landing size or if the fisher has no quota for them.  Economic reasons: fish with low market value or limited storage space on #vessels can lead to ‘high grading’ (discarding less valuable species to make room for more valuable ones).  Damaged catch: sometimes #fish are damaged or have no commercial value.  Through our research, we aim to find solutions to reduce this practice, creating more resource-efficient systems and minimizing impacts on marine #ecosystems.  Get to know our project: https://liferefish.com/

Scientists Find Sounds That Deter Killer Whales from Fish Nets https://lnkd.in/eYBPBzqK #norwegianfishingnews #norwegianfishingindustry #commercialfishing #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #fisheries #fishing #fish #norwegianmarineresearch

Scientists Find Sounds That Deter Killer Whales from Fish Nets https://lnkd.in/euas3pht #norwegianfishingnews #norwegianfishingindustry #commercialfishing #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #fisheries #fishing #fish #norwegianmarineresearch

Modern slavery and labour exploitation can be found in virtually every sector of the economy, but some are more at risk than others. The fishing industry has many of the risk factors that make it susceptible, as recent cases show. If your business is connected with this sector and wants expert help to protect your operations and supply chains against this growing risk, search online for Slave-Free Alliance today. #Fishing #Fisheries #LabourExploitation #HumanTrafficking #ESG #DueDiligence #SupplyChains

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Mississippi MarketMaker. Vol. 14, No. 12 / Direct Losses on Mississippi Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses Sold to Fishermen Trend analysis of data from 2000 to 2023 shows that the number of licenses sold to saltwater recreational fishing mostly declined after major disaster events such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Bonnet Carre Spillway openings in 2011 and 2019, and the and the COVID-19 global pandemic. These disasters severely impacted the number of shrimp and oyster recreational fishermen and have not recovered to pre-disaster levels. Mean-difference analysis showed the direct losses in the number of licenses sold, averaging about 280 saltwater sport fishermen annually from 2019 to 2023, representing almost three out of ten fishermen. Fewer saltwater fishermen were harvesting crab, shrimps, and oyster for their own consumption. Each recreational fishing license not sold implies lesser purchases of fuel, food and drinks, fishing gear, bait, and other fishing-related expenditures. https://lnkd.in/gb4sgMy9

Govt to auction 13,584mt of horse mackerel The Namibian government is auctioning 13,584 metric tonnes (mt) of horse mackerel and 1,000 metric tonnes of monkfish. The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources have opened the bidding process. According to the bidding documents, bids should be in multiples of 100 metric tonnes with a minimum price of N$3,571 per mt for freezer fish and N$1,000 per mt for wet fish. https://lnkd.in/dVPJtCW2 #namibia #fish #quota #quotaauction #fishing #namibiafishing

🌿 Calling all Henry's Fork enthusiasts! 🐟 Were you out on the Henry's Fork river this weekend? If so, we need your help! Whether you witnessed a hatch or not, please take a moment to report your observations to the Henry's Fork Hatch Report for each river visit. 📝 Your reports are invaluable for understanding the health and trends of our river ecosystem. Out of respect for private fishing experiences, we won’t share this information raw or in real-time. Instead, we'll compile and summarize the data for our annual reports. 👉 Report your observations here: tinyurl.com/hfhatchreport #HenrysFork #Conservation #FlyFishing #CommunityScience

Boo! Let this #halloween be the time to stop being scared of vessel instability and instead, get prepared! Fishing Partnership is heading to #Maine next month to bring you a Fishing Vessel Stability workshop. Learning how to prevent unsafe situations on your vessel can #savealife.  Register today for the November 19th course in South Portland: https://bit.ly/3BFME4P This free course will equip you with the knowledge to answer: What happens to your vessel’s stability when your deck is awash? What do you need to think about when you change fisheries and gear? How much weight does icing add to your vessel? #commercialfishing #fishingindustry #vesselstability #commercialfishermen #safetyatsea