New Bedford's opposition to proposed scallop leasing program pays off
Contingent from New Bedford opposed the proposal for a scallop license leasing program at the New England Fishery Management Council meeting.
Source: southcoasttoday.com
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Agencies flag port's wind tower site over fish, wetlands
Officials from the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Environmental Protection...
Source: timesunion.com
Port of New Bedford Applauds Appointment of Eric Hansen to New England Fishery Management Council
NEW BEDFORD, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 27, 2022 / The Port of New Bedford applauds today's appointment of Eric Hansen, a New Bedford scalloper and president of the Fisheries Survival Fund, to a seat on the
Source: finanznachrichten.de
Maine lobstermen fear disaster as new gear regulations take effect
Lobstermen say new requirements for weak ropes and links, designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, will cause gear loss and injuries.
Source: pressherald.com
NOAA acknowledges shortage of gear to protect whales
NOAA says the rules will still take effect May 1, but with "graduated enforcement."
United States Michael Pentony Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic North Atlantic Right Whales
Source: wmtw.com
NOAA delaying enforcement of lobstering rules intended to protect right whales
NOAA has announced it will delay the enforcement of new gear modification rules in the Northeast lobster and Jonah crab fisheries.
United States Patrice Mccarron Gina Raimondo Michael Pentony Small Business Administration Office Of Advocacy Maine Lobstermen Association
Source: seafoodsource.com
NOAA will phase in gear change rule enforcement  - Mount Desert Islander
NOAA has announced that it will focus on helping fishermen comply with the new rules rather than punishing them for failing to do so in time.
United States Michael Pentony National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Office Of Advocacy With May
Source: mdislander.com
Feds acknowledge shortage of gear to protect right whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it will use a “graduated enforcement effort” for new requirements until supply problems are resolved.
Source: newscentermaine.com
NOAA Forecasts Graduated Enforcement Approach in Response to Call from Maine Delegation, Governor Mills to Delay Looming Lobster Gear Deadline Amid Supply Chain Disruption
Scarcity of required gear is making it extremely difficult for lobstermen to meet the May 1st deadline
United States Chellie Pingree Susan Collins Angus King Michael Pentony Small Business Administration Office Of Advocacy
Source: maine.gov
Lobster gear changes aimed at protecting the North Atlantic right whale delayed
The regulations designed to protect the endangered species still will take effect May 1, but the federal government will put off enforcement in light of supply chain issues affecting lobstermen.
United States Dustin Delano Michael Pentony Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic
Source: pressherald.com