Stellwagen chief mum on size, site of no-fish zone
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The superintendent of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary has refused to reveal to his ad-hoc advisory subcommittee any details about the area he has in mind for a no-fishing zone to be used to study the impact of fishing on one of America's favorite fishing grounds.
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In Person: Johanna Thomas, regional director for EDF's Oceans Program
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As one of the biggest supporters of catch shares in New England, the Environmental Defense Fund has few backers on New Bedford's working waterfront. Mayor Scott W. Lang has openly criticized the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, whose leader, Jane Lubchenco, is former EDF vice-chairwoman, saying its actions "make it clear they listen more intently to environmental groups than fishing groups."
Into this tense atmosphere steps Johanna Thomas, an arrival from California, newly appointed as regional director for EDF's Oceans Program on the East Coast. She recently visited New Bedford and agreed to an email interview with The Standard-Times.
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Efforts growing to control the smaller fish of the seas
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WARRENTON, Ore. – Perhaps you've had salmon, tuna or swordfish for dinner recently. Or maybe it's on the menu tonight. Every big fish that lands on your plate got that big by eating lots and lots of little fish.
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US flounder quota going from strength to strength,say Pew
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At their meeting later this week in Wilmington, Del., the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will announce that the summer flounder quota will increase yet again,according to the Pew Environment Group.
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Environmentalists seek greater protection for anchovies, sardines, other lowly fish
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The lowliest of fish have always been a big part of Monterey Bay's story, from Cannery Row's sardine days to the squid boats that ply not far from the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
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