Commercial shark fishing

TomT · December 15, 2015, 07:01:57 AM

Done

TomT

Shark Hunter · December 16, 2015, 11:51:44 PM

I found the page that lists the 2016 Commercial Shark Fishing Quota.
Between Louisiana and Florida, if Every Shark caught weighed 300lbs, that would be over 3200 Sharks!
I guess my Passion is coming to an end.

I knew it would end, just not like this.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/news/news_list/2015/8/081715_2015_a6_final_rule.htm

redsetta · December 17, 2015, 12:56:16 AM

Done.
'Tis madness

foakes · February 01, 2016, 06:08:54 PM

This Commercial Shark Fishing thing --

Has anyone heard how it is turning out?

Or if it went through, or not?

My experience has been with government agencies -- once they move forward -- it is nearly impossible to stop them.

As for online petitions -- while a great cause -- one push of a delete button will erase all in a nano second.

I signed this petition (a good cause) -- now I get 2 or 3 emails every day asking me to sign other petitions -- everything from save the whales, PETA, save the polar bears, panda bears, desert mouse, and a ton of others.

I don't mind the causes -- but I do mind them giving my email address to every group that may or may not be legitimate -- or even reselling my address to other weird, obscure causes.

All of these causes seem to think I am their new, best friend...right.

Be careful when signing up for these petitions.

Best,

Fred

Shark Hunter · February 01, 2016, 10:27:46 PM

Unsubscribe from the emails Fred, you won't get any more.
I had to do that in two weeks time.
I don't know the status of the Commercial fishing.

foakes · February 01, 2016, 11:18:48 PM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 01, 2016, 10:27:46 PM
Unsubscribe from the emails Fred, you won't get any more.

I did that this morning, Daron -- hopefully, no mas.

Best,

Fred

Alto Mare · February 01, 2016, 11:29:34 PM

I'm getting bombarded by those as well. When I try to unsobscribe, they have a special message that makes you feel guilty if you do...I'm too soft $:-\$ .

RowdyW · February 01, 2016, 11:41:04 PM

Sal, take the guilty feeling and unsubscribe. It won't last but a couple of seconds.

redsetta · February 02, 2016, 08:15:10 AM

G'day Daron - had this update before unsubscribing:

QuoteWE DID IT! Thank you for making the Petition such a great success! We have opened the eyes of tens of thousands of people to the plight of shark fishing and we have altered the attitudes of many fishermen in the process. The result is that NOAA Fisheries is in the process of reviewing their policies and considering making many areas "sensitive" to shark fishing. The Petition is now closed but our efforts will march forward with your help! Richard

coastal_dan · February 02, 2016, 01:02:25 PM

Thanks for the update!

Ron Jones · February 03, 2016, 03:39:58 AM

That there is pretty cool. Hopefully the "sensitive" areas are the better part of the ocean.
Ron

Shark Hunter · February 03, 2016, 06:31:03 AM

Really not sure what this all means. I guess You have to be a Marine Biologist to understand all the political nonsense.
I just want to thank everyone for their participation and support.

mikeysm · February 06, 2016, 01:19:20 AM

The keep sending me junk mail even when I unsubscribed .

mizmo67 · February 07, 2016, 02:55:42 PM

Atlantic Shark Commercial Landings Update from January 1 - January 15, 2016
Posted January 29, 2016
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/news/news_list/2016/1/shk_landings_update_012916.html

It's nuts...
36 on Atlantic and 45 in the Gulf.

Shark Hunter · February 16, 2016, 01:07:29 AM

This video lifted my spirits.

This was yesterday.
http://bcove.me/zwy0b9sc