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    increase in surf clam dredging effort in areas where there is high densities of lobster gear, newshell and egg bearing female lobsters Gear Conflicts  along with kelp beds and eel grass. Historically, there has never been In Cape Cod Bay this kind of surf clam dredging effort.    On July 31, 2017 the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association This new “summertime” effort by several large surf clam vessels E-MONITORING (Association) sent a letter to Dr. David Pierce, Director, MA Division of has not been routine historically and appears to be unrelenting. These PG 40 Marine Fisheries with great concern as many of our inshore lobstermen, large vessels have been fishing in shallow waters consistently now for  in Cape Cod Bay, endured significant gear loss due to the unprecedented almost three months and have had several interactions with lobster    YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW THE MLA ON THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIAS           

         

         

    

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 2 • M aassachusettsss a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A sss so c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m COVER STORY 2 0 1 7 gear as there is a high density of fixed gear where We would like to thank the Division of Marine they are fishing. There has been several Gear Conflict Fisheries for meeting with both the industries on Volume 43• September 2017 Newsletter reports filed with the State with no resolution to date. August 17th to see if a compromise could be realized. www.lobstermen.com Unfortunately, there was no compromise and the

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S do everything to conserve the lobster resource in the by enacting a temporary seasonal closure under MA 8 Otis Place Scituate, MA 02066 Gulf of Maine for the future we are deeply concerned 322 CMR REG 4.06 Sub Section 7 Declaration of that this increase in clamming effort in the area of high Temporary Mobile Gear Closures. Published monthly lobster, newshell, egger and gear, densities over the past Mailed to all paid members of the three months their efforts are futile. On August 24th the MA Marine Fisheries Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Commission met and this issue was on the agenda for Furthermore, we are also concerned about the impact discussion and approval. After a lengthy discussion and Newsletter Departments of the clam dredges to the habitat such as eelgrass and several questions the Commission voted and approved Editor, Industry News, Notice Section, Editorial, kelp beds. The fishermen in this area have seen the this closure effective immediately through October Blog, Industry News, Promotions, Layout, eel grass and kelp beds come back strong and are an 31st. Advertising: Beth Casoni — Executive Director important part of the ecosystem not only pertaining to (See notice and chart on pg 15 in this issue) Billing: Elaine Kracov lobster settlement. We need a better map of the habitat Buy Sell Swap: Tracey Abboud so too protect these areas from unintended destruction. We again, want to thank the Division of Marine Fisheries staff and MA Marine Fisheries Newsletter Advertising Rates With a stronger habitat for lobster settlement the Commissioners for working with the Association on The MLA Newsletter is published monthly better the overall lobster stock will do given that we this most sensitive matter to protect both the lobster (Please note that all pre-paid ads for last year are in the midst of conversations with the Atlantic gear and additionally the lobster resource all lobstermen will be honored) States Marine Fisheries Commission, American Lobster depend upon. $35 ­— ¼ Page Ad Management Board, GOM/GBK Subcommittee who are going to make recommendations to Board $65 — ½ Page Ad Regarding Management “Triggers” for $95 — Full Page Ad GOM/GBK Stock as the lobster settlement has Color Ads — + $25 per ad declined.

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ALIVE & KICKING LOBSTER CAPE TIP SEAFOODS DOLE & BAILEY JOLIN LOBSTER MARINE HYDRAULIC LOUIS MASTRANGELO CHRIS KING SPENCER MONTGOMERY MANCHESTER, MA ENGINEERING CAMBRIDGE, MA PROVINCETOWN WOBURN, MA GEOFFREY SONES ROBERT CROWE 617-876-0451 508-487-0259 781-935-1234 TEL 978-526-7954 / FAX 978- ROCKLAND, ME www.doleandbailey.com 526-7609 207-594-9525 / 1-800-747- BAR HARBOR LOBSTER CAPE TIP SEAFOODS www.northeastoceans.com 7550 JEFF HAZELL CHRIS KING JOHN M. KARBOTT CUSTOM ORLANDO, FL ORLEANS EAST COAST SEAFOOD WOODEN BOAT BUILDING & My Family Life Insurance 407-851-4001 508-255-7221 LYNN, MA REPAIR JOHN BARNES SPIROS TOURKAKIS PLYMOUTH, MA GEORGETOWN, MA BESSY BAIT CAPTAIN VINCE LOBSTER 781-593-1737 508-224-3709 978-494-4574 SEABROOK, NH ANTHONY CIARAMETARO www.by-the-sea.com/ 603-300-2846 ESSEX, MA ELECTRA-DYNE CO INC. karbottboatbuilding NAUSET FISH & LOBSTER www.bessybait.com 978-375-7163 JUDY MACCAFERRI POOL PLYMOUTH, MA KETCHAM TRAPS ORLEANS, MA BOB LOBSTER CAPTAIN MARDEN’S 508-746-3270 ROBERT KETCHAM REBECCA HARRISON (FISH MKT & LOBSTER POUND) SEAFOODS NEW BEDFORD, MA 508-255-1019 ROBERT HARTIGAN WELLESLEY, MA FARM CREDIT EAST 508-997-4787 PLUM ISLAND, MA KIM MARDEN MIDDLEBORO, MA NEW ENGLAND BOATING 978-465-7100 781-329-7007 781-329-0792 508-946-4455 KINGFISHER TRAP 508-789-6708 www.captainmardens.com CARL HOWARD [email protected] BOSTON LOBSTER FISHER AIR FASTENERS DENNIS, MA Lobster Dealer CHANNEL FISH CO., INC. ED & CHRIS FISHER 508-385-5968 NEW ENGLAND CRAB NEIL ZARELLA LOUIS SILVESTRO PEMBROKE, MA COMPANY 617-464-1500 EAST BOSTON 781-826-2522 KING LOBSTERS BOSTON, MA www.bostonlobstercompany.com 617-569-3200 D.J. KING MARK NEWBERT FISHERMEN SERVICES BRANFORD, CT 617-464-1999 BOSTON SWORD & TUNA CHERRY ST. FISH MARKET SCITUATE 203-488-6926 STEPHEN SCOLA DANVERS, MA Nancy Reid & Elaine Kracov N.E. MARINE & INDUSTRIAL Boston, MA DARRYL PARKER 781-545-5073 KING MARINE LLC INC. 617.946.9850 978-777-3449 CAPT. GEORRDIE KING MIKE RICHARDSON (NH) FRIENDSHIP TRAP CO. MARINE SURVEYOR 603-436-2836 BROOKS TRAP MILL CHRIS ELECTRONICS CORP. CHRIS ANDERSON 207-337-8706 781-834-9301 Info@ STEPHEN BROOKS 255 MacArthur Drive FRIENDSHIP, ME [email protected] newenglandmarine.com THOMASTON, ME New Bedford, MA 800-451-1200 207-354-8763 508-994-8257 LOBSTER CRUISES THE NET RESULT [email protected] GRUNDENS USA PAUL QUINTAL LOUIS LARSEN COASTAL HYDRAULICS MICHAEL JACKSON PLYMOUTH, MA MARTHA’S VINEYARD C-TRAP PETE BOUDREAU POULSBO, WA 508-746-5342 [email protected] CHRIS PARKER SEABROOK, NH 360-779-4439 MATTAPOISETT, MA 603-474-1914 WWW.GRUNDENS.COM LOBSTER TRAP FISH MARKET NEW ENGLAND PROPELLER 508-758-6535 MONUMET BEACH, MA RON PECK COHASETT LOBSTER POUND HAMILTON MARINE INC. 508-759-6400 PLYMOUTH, MA CAPE COD CLAM & SEAFOOD TOMMY ALIOTO DAVID NORMAN WWW.LOBSTERTRAP.COM 800-635-9504 SO. CHATHAM COHASETT, MA SEARSPORT, ME [email protected] CURT COLLINS 781-383-1551 207-548-6302 LOBSTER TRAP CO. 508-246-4366 LOGAN CLARK NORTH ATLANTIC POWER COMMERCIAL MARINE ELEC HARBOR FUELS BOURNE, MA TWIN DISC CAPE CODDER MARINE, LLC DANIEL HODGKINS 617-720-FUEL 508-759-4928 SAM PROFIO BOB DOBIAS SCITUATE, MA [email protected] www.lobstertrap.com EXETER, NH Swampscott, MA 781-545-7883 [email protected] 978-979-1795 www.comercialmarine.net JAMES HOOK & CO. LYNCH LOBSTER CO 603-418-0470 www.capecodderboats.com ED HOOK JR. JOHN LYNCH WILL COLLINS BOSTON, MA BEVERLY, MA NORTHEAST TRAP LLC CAPE FISHERMENS SUPPLY Marine Sales Manager 617-423-5500 978-921-8088 Michael Christian / Peter DAVID LIBBY Cummins Sales/Service Christian CHATHAM, MA Office 781-801-1772 INDUSTRIAL MARINE MKTG. MANCHESTER LOBSTER Douglas, Ma 508-945-3501 Cell 401-339-4004 ROGER SMITH TONY REZZA 508.294.6999 [email protected] WAKEFIELD, RI MANCHESTER, MA [email protected] CAPE SEAFOODS BAIT DEALER 401-782-4412 508-932-0990 GERRY O’NEIL OCEAN STATE LOBSTER GLOUCESTER HERCULES MARINE PROPELLER SERVICE KEVIN BATES 978-479-4642 JOHN REARDON MIKE VALM NARRAGANSETT, RI NEW BEDFORD MA NEW BEDFORD, MA 401-782-3500 508-993-0010 508-979-8000

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The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association would like to welcome the following new members to the Association. Your Association will continue its efforts on your behalf to conserve the resource, protect your livelihood, keep you informed, promote the industry and provide you with increasing benefits as they are developed. MLA stands ready to help you in anyway, at anytime — just let us know how! Safe on the water and good fishing!

Member Vessel/Company Home Port PENDER MARINE SERVICES SEA CLIFF LOBSTER F/V EricaRose PAUL PENDER FRANK COLLINS Joseph McCarthy Ispwich WESTWOOD, MA MANOMET, MA Chad Osborne F/v Buckeye Marblehead 617-240-1622 508-224-5700 Lawrence F/V Amie Rock Port RAJ FISH CORP SEA ROSE TRAP Stepenuck INGER DZWLEWICZ 15 Kettle Cove Ln. #2 GREENLAWN, NJ GLOUCESTER, MA 631-757-8264 SILVER KEY, INC. RFP LOBSTER BAIT WESTPORT, MA DICK PERENTZ CHUCK HUSKINS BRENDA WEEKS TRAVEL TO ALL SPONSORS 774-248-0292 508-673-3310 BRENDA WEEKS PLEASE CONTACT THE MLA 508-747-7630 OFFICE WITH CURRENT RIVERDALE MILLS SPURS MARINE MFG. [email protected] CONTACT INFORMATION NORTHBRIDGE, MA Pablo Sosa ALSO IF YOU KNOW OF ANY 508-234-8715 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL WELLFLEET HARBOR CHANGES TO THE SPONSOR 800-824-5372 SEAFOOD CO. LISTS ROWAND FISHERIES Mac’s Seafood PLEASE LET US KNOW 2 CABOT ST. SUNRISE LOBSTER COMPANY Wellfleet MA Emails BEVERLY MA 01915 PAUL SALKE 508-349-9409 Phone numbers 978-927-1871 BROOKHAVEN, NY [email protected] Contact person 631-286-7301 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ROSES MARINE WINDWARD POWER SYSTEMS YOUR COMPANY LISTED MARTY BOLCOME TWO COUSINS FISH MARKET JIM & NATE TYNAN CONTACT GLOUCESTER, MA BRIAN O’DONOHOE FAIRHAVEN, MA Tracey Abboud 877-283-3334 FREEPORT, NY 774-992-0059 781-545-6984 www.rosesmarine.com 516-379-5065 www.windwardpower.com

SANDWICH SHIP SUPPLY DON SPRING W.B. VAN DUZER CO. YANKEE FISHERMEN’S CO-OP. SANDWICH, MA WILLIAN VAN DUZER SEABROOK, NH 508-888-0200 DUXBURY, MA 603-474-9850 781-585-7664 M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 5 S CALENDAR r e b m e t p e September

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n the blink of an eye the summer is coming place. Nonetheless, the MLA was there ready and 7 1 0 2 to a close and with August in the rearview receiving a slew of calls, emails and pictures from

mirror so is a whirlwind of promotional fishermen regarding the ongoing gear conflicts that Ievents and fishery issues. Looking back at each were occurring between lobster gear and surf clam event and issue with a keen eye, I am proud to dredges in Cape Cod Bay. say that the MLA was there every step of the way participating for the good of the commercial lobster As I continued to receive even more calls and industry. The MLA’s enthusiasm and commitment pictures, I could sense the volatility building towards industry issues and events remains tireless between the two fisheries and strongly advocated and true to the core. for a resolution. Despite the fact that these conflicts

started in early June and continued throughout the

On the events side of things, the month of August summer up until August 28th one can imagine the was chock-full of enjoyable and fantastic times. frustration of the affected lobstermen losing their

While meeting and talking with many cheerful gear while seeing these large mobile gear vessels people all of who were tremendously supportive continuing to dredge in an area of high density of the local commercial fishing industry and the lobster gear. MLA’s efforts. The MLA was well represented while participating at the Boston Seafood Festival, While the two industries did meet in mid-August the Meet the Fleet event in Menemsha, Scituate to work on a resolution, none could be made given I would also like to thank the Division of Marine Heritage Days, the Fox 25 Zip Trip in Marshfield the gravity of the interactions between gear types. Fisheries Director, Dr. David Pierce, Deputy and at an international event held at the Lobster Trap Granted, no fishery wants to see another fishery Director, Dan McKiernan and staff for working in Bourne. restricted and alas the only way to resolve these with the MLA on this most sensitive fishery issue gear conflicts was for the State to enact a temporary and coming to a resolve, while temporary, we are In order for the MLA to participate at these events closure to Surf Clam/Ocean Quahog dredge fishing hopeful to see this enacted permanently to allow the around the Commonwealth it takes the help of through October 31, 2017. (See notice on pg 14) two gear types to fish freely without gear conflicts. several individuals all of which I would like to say Stay tuned! “THANK YOU”, Dave Casoni, Fred Dauphinee, As we continue moving into the fall we will be

Wes Brighton, Julia Logan, Wendy Moran, Steve closely monitoring other regions around the State for As always safe fishing, Larsen, David Medeiros and Wayne Iacono. All gear conflicts as some fishermen have indicated they Beth Casoni , of you make a difference every time you talk with hope the clammers don’t head North, South or East Executive Director someone about the importance of the commercial into their gear. Stay tuned and if you have a conflict fishing industry to the local communities each PLEASE fill out the gear conflict report located on fishermen supports. the DMFs website here: http://www.mass.gov/eea/

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Atlantic States Marine Motions Move to approve the LCMA 5 proposal to Fisheries Commission increase the minimum gauge size to 88mm

to achieve the 5% increase in egg production 7 1 0 2 specified in Addendum XXV. Motion made by Mr. Luisi and seconded by Mr. Clark. NEWS RELEASE Motion passes unanimously. Vision: Sustainably Managing Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Main Motion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Tina Berger Move to approve the LCMT proposals for area August 2, 2017 703.842.0740 2, 3, 4, and 6 (with option 2). Motion made by Mr. Reid and seconded by Mr. Hasbrouck.

ASMFC American Lobster Board Initiates Addendum to Motion to Postpone Increase Resiliency of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank Stock Move to postpone indefinitely action on Addendum XXV. Motion made by Mr. Nowalsky and seconded by Mr. Abbott. Alexandria, VA – The Commission’s American Lobster Management Board initiated Draft Addendum Roll Call Vote: In Favor – CT, NY, NJ, MD; XXVII to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster. The Draft Opposed – ME, NH, MA, RI, DE, VA, NMFS. Motion fails (4 in favor, 7 opposed). Addendum seeks to increase the resiliency of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) stock by considering the standardization of management measures across Lobster Conservation Management Areas (LCMAs). This is a proactive management action and is in response to signs of reduced Main Motion settlement. Initiating an addendum charges the Plan Development Team (PDT) with developing Move to approve the LCMT proposals for area management alternatives for consideration in the Draft Addendum. 2, 3, 4, and 6 (with option 2). Motion made by Mr. Reid and seconded by Mr. Hasbrouck. The American lobster fishery is one of the largest and most valuable fisheries along the Atlantic coast. Roll Call Vote: In Favor – MA, RI, CT, NY, In 2016, over 158 million pounds were landed coastwide totaling $666 million in ex‐vessel value. The NJ, VA; Opposed – NH, DE, MD, NMFS; Abstention – ME. Motion passes vast majority of harvest occurs within the GOM/GBK stock area, with over 130 million pounds landed in Maine alone. Since 2012, settlement surveys for the GOM/GBK stock have indicated a consistent decreasing trend in young‐of‐year lobster. This decrease could foreshadow a decline in recruitment Move to approve Addendum XXV and landings. Given the high value of the fishery and the economic importance of the fishery to coastal as modified in May 2017 and today. Motion communities throughout New England, the Board initiated Draft Addendum XXVII as a proactive made by Mr. McKiernan and seconded by Mr. response to build resiliency in the stock. Gibson. Roll Call Vote: In Favor – MA, RI; Opposed – NH, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, The Draft Addendum will consider, to the extent possible, the development of consistent management NMFS; Abstention – ME. Motion fails measures for the GOM/GBK stock, including gauge size and v‐notch definitions. Currently, disparate regulations allow lobsters protected in one LCMA to be harvested in another LCMA. A uniform set of Main Motion regulations would add an additional biological buffer to the stock through the protection of spawning Move to (1) allow LCMA 4 fishermen the stock biomass across LCMAs. In addition, this action may address enforcement concerns, particularly ability to continue fishing fixed lobster gear regarding the sale and transfer of lobsters across state lines which are subject to different minimum for other legal species (Jonah crab) during the gauge sizes. The PDT will provide an update on the development of Draft Addendum XXVII at the closed period and (2) exempt closed season Commission’s Annual Meeting in October. from the most restrictive rule. Motion made by Mr. Gilmore and seconded by Mr. Baum. Motion postponed until 2017 Annual Meeting.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was formed by the 15 Atlantic coastal states in 1942 for the promotion and protection of coastal fishery resources. The Commission serves as a deliberative body of the Atlantic coastal states, coordinating Motion to Postpone the conservation and management of nearshore fishery resources, including marine, shell and anadromous species. Move to postpone motion until 2017 Annual

1050 N. Highland Street • Suite 200A‐N • Arlington, VA 22201 meeting. Motion made by Mr. Abbott and 703.842.0740 (phone) 703.842.0741 (fax) www.asmfc.org seconded by Mr. Keliher. Motion carries unanimously.

Move to initiate an addendum to Regarding the Southern New England stock, the Board decided to not move forward with Addendum consider standardized management measures XXV for management use at the current time. After considering the proposals put forth by the Lobster in the GOM/GBK stock. This addendum Conservation Management Teams (LCMTs) and Technical Committee input, the Board was divided in is intended to be a proactive management its support of the Draft Addendum. Some members felt the proposed measures did not go far enough response to increase the resiliency of the stock. to protect the stock, while others were concerned the majority of LCMT proposals would not achieve Motion made by Mr. Keliher and seconded by the required 5% increase in egg production. Others believed significant reductions have already Mr. White. Motion carries unanimously occurred in the fishery and no further action was needed. Ultimately, the Board decided to establish a Workgroup to discuss ways to manage SNE lobster.

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e p t e m b e r Boston, Massachusetts 02114 S David E. Pierce, PhD. (617) 626-1520 Director fax (617) 626-1509 Charles D. Baker Governor Karyn E. Polito Lieutenant Governor Matthew A. Beaton Secretary Ronald S. Amidon Commissioner August 28, 2017 Mary-Lee King MarineFisheries Advisory Deputy Commissioner AREA OFF ELLISVILLE CLOSED TO COMMERCIAL SURF CLAM/OCEAN QUAHOG DREDGE FISHING THROUGH OCTOBER 31

The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has implemented a temporary closure within a discrete nearshore area of Western Cape Cod Bay adjacent to Ellisville (Plymouth/Sandwich) to the use of surf clam/ocean quahog dredge gear. This closure is effective immediately and shall continue to be in effect through October 31, 2017 (Declaration Notice). This action is being taken to alleviate ongoing gear conflicts in the area between dredge fishermen and lobster trap fishermen and protect egg-bearing and new-shell lobsters from interactions with this mobile gear. Surf clam/ocean quahog dredge fishermen will be allowed to access this area again beginning on November 1, 2017.

The temporary closure occurs within a portion of the 0-3 zone from Manomet Point in Plymouth to the east end of the Cape Cod Canal (see map). The closed area is encompassed by an imaginary line drawn from Manomet Point in Plymouth, at 41° 55’ latitude and 70°32.2’ longitude; thence due east for 2.5 miles to where it intersects with a point at 41°55’ latitude and 70°29’ longitude; thence due south along the 70°29’ longitudinal line to where it intersects with the shoreline in the town of Sandwich.

Throughout this summer, there have been ongoing gear conflicts between lobstermen and surf clam/ocean quahog dredge fishermen in this general area. On August 17, DMF met with stakeholders to discuss potential resolutions. Following the meeting, DMF determined the best course of action was to temporarily close the area under existing regulatory authority. This M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 15 S r e b m e t p e recommendation was approved by the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission at their August 24, 2017 business meeting. The temporary closure will expire after October 31, 2017.

DMF may consider closing this area on a seasonal basis through future rule-making. Any such 7 1 0 2 changes will be subject to a separate public comment and rule making process and will require approval of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission. Additionally, DMF intends to hold industry scoping meeting with surf clam/ocean quahog dredge fishermen this fall. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the variety of issues facing this fishery and consider a comprehensive review of how this fishery is managed.

Instructions for Public Comment on the Temporary Closure DMF will accept public comment on this temporary closure through September 15, 2017. Any comment received during this period will be reviewed and may be used to alter, amend or rescind the temporary closure. Please address all comments to Director Pierce at [email protected] or 251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114.

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Political action groups have made false claims that the government (NMFS) has, for the most part, not sustainably managed fisheries. They point to Newfoundland instead of New England, and ignore restoration of a significant number of stocks. Yes, there is work still to be done. Fisheries councils deserve more funding not less. The seventh and most valuable fishery in the NE both the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument is Commerce. The law states that the two Secretaries Some groups, more national than local groups, lobstering. Fourteen lobster boats depart Rhode Island, must consult with every other federal agency with called on the president to turn his back on the Massachusetts, and down the Lamprey River from jurisdictions over this ocean realm. Collaborative collaborative and very participatory work of the New Market, New Hampshire to trap lobsters along management in partnership means that skip jack, Northeast Ocean Planning Council. Ignoring the the western edge of the monument area, on the fringe yellowfin, swordfish, Loligo squid, whiting, mackerel, ongoing balancing work where waters are less and lobsters should be managed by NOAA Fisheries in of the Stellwagen than 500 meters deep. communication with other agencies. The Secretaries Bank National Marine of Commerce and Interior have the authority to remove Sanctuary, ignoring capricious fishing bans and to restore management to the Gulf of Maine Cod Though the wood agencies and fishery councils. Protection Closures, pot frames invented by the president called for Ebenezer Thorndike a national monument in Swampscott (1808) The NE Canyons and Seamounts Marine National that would also be a have been replaced by Monument is as necessary as was the Grand Canyon no-take area. Banned plastic-coated metal, National Monument that President T. Roosevelt created was the catch of six the pursuit of lobsters in 1908. It, too, protects a spectacular seascape fish populations. Cod, has not changed over from oil and gas drilling, and from the next gold haddock, pollack, and the generations. These rush of seamount-top removal for rare earth mineral hake fishing was not deep water trappers have mining. China owns tellurium mines that provides reduced here because intimate knowledge Intel and the solar cell industry with plenty of the they were never fished of this ocean realm. high tech metal. Tellurium is also being extracted in these far-flung deep They are the eyes on from discarded computer boards and solar panels by a waters. the resource, watchmen serving far offshore on a Belgium company. These lucrative industries must not continental frontline under assault by the effects of be permitted to plunder and strip-mine with remotely Global Warming. operated submarines the seamounts of our marine Banning the catch of swordfish, yellow fin and national monument. skip jack does nothing for these fast-swimming pelagic fish because their range is much larger than the Trapping lobsters is one of America’s most national park area and fishing is mostly done closer to sustainable fisheries. Yet, President Obama overlooked Once New England whalers had to travel around the shore. Midwater trawling for Loligo squid, whiting the livelihoods of fourteen lobster boats, ignored the globe to find sperm whale. Today, sperm whales dive and mackerel in the ribbon of 500 meter or less water science of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the canyons 140 miles southeast of Nantucket. The NE fringing the edge of the canyons is happening here. the work of the New England Fisheries Management Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument This is a concern because occasionally trawls hit deep Council, to mandate the closing of lobster trapping in should be recognized as a new whale watch destination, sea cold-water corals that may be more than 4,000 seven years. a place where fisheries are sustainable, and as a shining years old. The locations of cold-water corals should be beacon illuminating the best managed ocean waters mapped. Then midwater trawling can be permitted in Fortunately, given the great complexity of this in the world. Rob Moir, Ocean River Institute rob@ monument areas that are absent corals. ocean realm, President Obama wisely put in charge oceanriver.org M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 17 S r e b m e t p e Equiptment to include; 7 1 0 2

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Re: BOEM 2017-0050 Comments on the Preparation of the 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program MAA10400

Dear Ms. Hammerle,

The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) submits these comments on behalf of our 1800 members in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) BOEM 2017-0050 Comments on the Preparation of the 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program MAA10400 with great concern for the commercial fishing industry and the ecosystem in which they depend upon.

Established in 1963, the MLA is a member-driven organization that accepts and supports the interdependence of species conservation and the members’ collective economic interests. With over 1800 members comprised of fishermen from Maryland to Canada and encompass a wide variety of gear types from fixed gear to mobile gear alike. We are extremely concerned about the negative economic and ecological impacts and oil and gas exploration will have on the commercial fishing industry as well as the shoreside businesses such as marinas, seafood dealers and processors and fuel companies to name a few.

While the MLA continues to work conscientiously through the management process with the Division of Marine Fisheries, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission as well as the New England Fisheries Management Council to ensure the continued sustainability and profitability of the resources in which our fishermen are engaged in. The MLA is also actively involved in the Northeast Regional Ocean Council, the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management and MA Ocean Planning Commission to ensure the recommendations and concerns of the commercial fishermen are vetted and implemented.

As stated by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey “The Massachusetts commercial fishing industry generated $7.3 billion in seafood sales in 2015. The state’s maritime economy employed 90,500 workers, paid $3.9 billion in wages, generated more than $9.8 billion in sales, and contributed $6.4 billion to the gross state product. More than 41,000 businesses and 500,000 commercial fishing families along the Atlantic coast oppose offshore oil and gas drilling because of the harm it poses to the coastal ecosystem.” We can not allow the economically and sustainably viable iconic commercial fishing industry to be diminished or placed in harms way with ANY exploration for oil and gas.

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Moreover, we are alarmed and frustrated with the increase in projects that our oceans are besieged with from cables out of Canada, offshore wind in the Southern Waters off New England, offshore aquaculture and more all have a direct and unknown impacts on the ecosystem. When the commercial 7 1 0 2 fishing industry is told they can not fish somewhere because of a protected species or a coral and now the government is considering allowing the exploration for oil and gas in the Atlantic is completely counter productive.

In closing, the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association is hopeful that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will make the right judgment to not allow the exploration for oil and gas or grant ANY lease in the Atlantic Ocean, allowing the commercial fishermen here in the Northeast to keep working without any further duress, supplying clean and local protein to the American people.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on this most sensitive matter.

Kind regards, Beth Casoni Executive Director

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BOSTON— Attorney General Maura Healey has filed public comments with the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing the agency’s effort to create a new five-year national offshore oil and gas leasing program that could open up all currently restricted offshore areas to drilling, including Atlantic waters off the Massachusetts coast.

In her comments, AG Healey argues that opening up the Atlantic Ocean to oil and gas leasing would severely threaten the Massachusetts economy and the state’s coastal environment. AG Healey warns that an oil spill could devastate Massachusetts’ commercial fishing industry – the third largest in the country – and the state’s robust recreation and tourism industries.

“By opening up our coastal areas to drilling, the Trump Administration is prioritizing Big Oil over the interest of Massachusetts’ commercial fishing industry, our economy, and our environment,” said AG Healey. “We will continue to fight back against these reckless moves by the administration that threaten our state’s prosperity and our precious natural resources.”

Citing the catastrophic impacts of Bouchard oil spill in Buzzards Bay in 2003, the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association is also opposing BOEM’s preparation of the new five- year leasing plan.

"The Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association is extremely grateful for Attorney General Maura Healey's commitment and fortitude for the historic commercial fishing industry here in the Commonwealth,” said Beth Casoni, executive director of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association. “There are a multitude of negative impacts to the ocean and the resources the commercial fishing industry depends upon to bring clean and sustainable seafood to Americans.” M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 25 S r e b m e t p e

Following the issuance of President Trump’s Offshore Energy Strategy Executive Order in April, BOEM issued a request for information and comments on its intent to develop a new five- year plan for oil and gas lease sales in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The current five- 7 1 0 2 year-plan, which was finalized on Jan. 17, 2017, by the Obama Administration, excludes leasing for gas and oil exploration and drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific Outer Continental Shelf.

The Massachusetts commercial fishing industry generated $7.3 billion in seafood sales in 2015. The state’s maritime economy employed 90,500 workers, paid $3.9 billion in wages, generated more than $9.8 billion in sales, and contributed $6.4 billion to the gross state product. More than 41,000 businesses and 500,000 commercial fishing families along the Atlantic coast oppose offshore oil and gas drilling because of the harm it poses to the coastal ecosystem.

In her comments, AG Healey also contends that the massive and long-lasting economic harm to Gulf coast state economies caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 reveals the potential disastrous scale of lost jobs, wages, and tax revenue that could result from the effects of an oil spill on commercial fishing in Massachusetts.

An oil spill along the state’s 1,519 miles of tidal coastline - marked by destination beaches in areas like Cape Cod, Cape Ann and Plum Island - could destroy Massachusetts’ tourism and recreation industry. Opening up the currently restricted offshore areas in the Atlantic to drilling will also harm the state’s coastal environment and protected endangered species, including the Northern Right Whale, which feeds in the waters off of the Cape and Nantucket, according to the comment letter. There are only about 500 critically endangered Northern Right Whales remaining worldwide.

AG Healey also notes in her letter that expanded offshore oil and gas drilling is not needed to meet the country’s future energy needs and doing so would increase harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

As part of her office’s longstanding efforts to protect the coastal ecosystem, AG Healey joined seven other attorneys general last month in submitting comments opposing the National Marine Fisheries Service’s proposal to conduct seismic testing for oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic.

By sending her comments this week, AG Healey is urging BOEM to discontinue its effort to create a new five-year plan and maintain the current restrictions on leasing in all offshore areas of the Atlantic Ocean.

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THE BOSTON he 2017 Boston Seafood Festival was again e p t e m b e r a giant success and the Massachusetts

S T Lobstermen’s Association was proud to partake in this annual event on the historic Boston Fish Pier! The event was attended by thousands of visitors SEAFOOD from around the world all to show their support and love to the local seafood industry. FESTIVAL 2017 This was the 6th Boston Seafood Festival, a celebration of seafood created by the Boston Fisheries Foundation designed to enrich the cultural, economic & social vitality of Boston by promoting all aspects of the commercial fishing industry and the importance to the local economy here in the Commonwealth. There certainly were plenty of things to do, see and eat at this years’ event, from the Battle of the Shuckers, The Harpoon beer garden, the famous lobster bake and many educational lectures for all to partake in. There were also many sea creatures walking among the patrons bringing smiles to everyone.

The MLA distributed countless MLA handouts on the benefits of eating locally harvested lobsters and seafood. A great time was had by all and we would like to thank MLA’s Secretary Treasurer Dave Casoni, Julia Logan and Wendy Moran for manning the MLA booth.

MASSACHUSETTS LOBSTER and MORE GREEN LOBSTER At the Fox 25 Zip Trip BANDS ARE HERE n August 24th Fox 25 News was on the Oroad with their annual Zip Trip which wrapped up the 2017 season in the Brantrock section of Marshfield. The event was attended by local business and organizations all promoting their wares. The Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program (MSMP) was also in attendance along with the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) talking about the local seafood industry and availability of As part of the MLA promotional efforts the MLA local seafood. again has available the whale safe Massachusetts MLA’s Executive Director, Beth Casoni, talked “GREEN” lobster bands for $50 per 26.5lb with attendees about the commercial lobster industry here in Massachusetts and the multitude of challenges they face on a daily basis. She also talked with local restaurateurs about featuring local lobsters and case. The MLA supports this on going promotion lobstermen in their establishments’. This idea was well received and would be taken into consideration. to truly identify a “locally” harvested lobster. The MSMP Plan Coordinator, Wendy Menardi, along with Call 781-545-6984 before coming to ensure they Story Reed, Kevin Creighton and Lynne Besse from the Division of Marine Fisheries handed out countless bags of have arrived. All bands must be picked up at the educational information to attendees.

MLA 8 Otis Place, Scituate, MA 02066 The overall public support was overwhelming for what the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association and Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program are doing to preserve and educate the public on the local commercial fishing industry and the importance of buying local seafood. M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 31 S r e b m e t p e “Meet the Fleet” 2017~ Menemsha, MV

he annual Meet the Fleet was held on 7 1 0 2 TAugust 3rd in Menemsha, Martha’s Vineyard. The event was well attended by local residents and tourists alike all wanting to learn more about the local commercial fisheries. MLA’s Executive Director, Beth Casoni, attended the event with Massachusetts Environmental Police Colonel, James McGinn, and Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Matt Beaton. 2018 Annual Weekend & Trade Show

The Annual weekend is scheduled for January 18-21, 2018 (vendor set up on the 18th )

The show will be held at the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis

For more information and reservation forms please visit the MLA website www.lobstermen.com

This event was created by the Fishermens Preservation Trust Fund to raise awareness and the importance of the local commercial fishing industry and the importance of keeping it on the island as permits are being transferred to mainland boats. Captain Fred Dauphinee talks LOBSTER The event offered attendees a chance to board at the annual Scituate Heritage Days vessels and talk with the captain and crew members, watch net mending, fish filleting and taste local seafood being offered while his year the Massachusetts a local band played from the back of a boat. TLobstermen’s Association was Children also had the chance to touch ocean asked to participate during the annual species in a touch tank. This event was again Heritage Days event. Lifelong a big hit and everywhere you looked you saw member and MLA Delegate, Captain smiles! J Fred Dauphinee, gave a lecture on the trials and tribulations the commercial lobster industry deals with on and ongoing basis. He also talked about the MLA and what the organization does for the commercial lobster industry here in the Commonwealth. He also talked about the local lobster fishery and their efforts to regain grounds lost due to a whale closure. The Association would like to thank Fred for his willingness to participate during this event as the crowds neared 10,000 each day. 32• M a ss a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m

FOUND A TAGGED JONAH CRAB?

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S EPIRBS have been available e for over forty years. The original ones transmitted on either 121.5 MHz. Or 243 Mhz., the VHF and UHF frequencies used by aircraft. Later, the COSPAS-SARSAT system was developed using polar orbiting satellites and a frequency in the 406 MHz. range. From the analysis of the shift in frequencies received by the satellite and the encoded signal, it was possible to determine within a few miles, the position and identity of the signal. Recent developments have added a GPS receiver which will improve the accuracy. The other development of interest to fishermen and others at sea I the Personal Locator beacon, or PLB. This is worn by an individual and will also transmit position and identification to the satellite. However the PLB must be turned on manually, which may limit its usefulness. The GPS EBPIRB or one manufacturer calls it a “GBIRB” has decreased in price, so it an economical substitute for the EPIRB.

EPIRBs for fishing vessels are classes as type 1 or type 2. The type 1 EPIRB has a hydrostatic Massachusetts's Division of Marine Fisheries, in collaboration with the Atlantic release which will deploy the EPIRB if the Offshore Lobstermen’s Association, is tagging Jonah crabs to investigate migration vessel sinks and it will activate when it contacts water. The type 2 is meant to be manually patterns and growth. Information will be used for Jonah crab stock assessment. deployed, but it will activate automatically in water. This is designed to augment, not to replace the type 1 EPIRB. WHAT TO REPORT: date, location, tag #, crab sex, egg status and whether you Care of the EPIRB. For most fishing vessels, the maintenance requires little effort. First, kept or released the animal. For green tags only, if you have a way to measure make sure that the EPIRB is installed properly as per the manufacturers instructions,, and that carapace width in millimeters, we would appreciate that information as well. it will float free of the boat and will not be subject to water on the activating contacts, and that is registered with NOAA, and periodically REWARDS: Every tag report will qualify as one raffle entry. Rewards will be drawn reregistered as required. Test it monthly as per the manufacturers test procedure. Replace the July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2018: 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $300, 3rd place $200. hydrostatic release, usually every two years. Green tag reports with width measurement will be additionally entered into high Usually after five years, the EPIRB must go to a manufacturer’s approved service station for value cash raffles drawn July 1, 2017 and 2018: 1st place - $1,000, 2nd place $500 service and battery replacement. This is the time to evaluate the costs of new one versus service and perhaps buy a new EPIRB. CONGRATULATIONS to the July 1, 2017 RAFFLE WINNERS: When the EPIRB will no longer be used please Regular Raffle:1st - Peter Brown, F/V Rachel Leah | 2nd - Grant Moore, F/V Di- remove the battery so that if it is switched on or becomes wet by accident a false alarm will not rection | 3rd - Erik Trager, Skip's Dock. High Value (reported size) Raffle: 1st - be sent. Greg Mataronas, F/V Cailyn Grace | 2nd - Brian Thibeault, F/V Ashley Ann. By: Tom Pardy (Quincy Electronics Co Inc established in 1962, has seen the major changes in the radio, radar, navigation and safety issues applicable to commercial fishermen. Phone 617 If you haul a tagged crab, release it and contact 471 7700 or visit www.quincyelectronics.com) (774) 251-9454 or [email protected] M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 33 S - Fiberglass Skiffs 10 to 24 feet r e b m e t p e Legal Defense - Fiberglass Repair September 2017 The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association continues to need support

- Boat Rebuild/ Finishing for its Legal Defense Fund. This dedicated fund has been and will be used 7 1 0 2 for the purpose of defending the Massachusetts lobster fishermen from legal and fisheries management action that could seriously impact our fishermen’s ability to conduct their businesses and earn a living. As we all know, any legal action costs lots of money and this Association needs to be prepared. We certainly would prefer and will continue to try and resolve issues on our fishery without going into court but we must be ready to do so in order to protect our industry and our individual fishermen’s livelihoods. These are real threats and our members frequently say – just sue them – well, that’s fine to say but to do that we need your support. Any contribution you can afford to make to this fund will be held in our legal defense fund and used only for defraying legal expenses if and when they are needed.

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Geophysical Survey of the Bay State Wind lease area For the next three years Bay State Wind LLC will be collecting data on the physical, biological and economic characteristics of BOEM lease area OCS-A0500 south of Martha's Vineyard to assess suitability for the construction of an offshore wind farm. In August through October 2017 Bay State Wind will conduct a fine-scale geophysical survey within the lease area (outlined in blue). Experienced local fishermen will serve as the onboard fisheries point of contact, advising the vessel master to avoid conflicts. The survey vessel will Fishermen working in the Survey Area tow sensors with questions are requested to contact through the the vessel. Ask for: water col- Fishing Industry Representative umn (above aboard RV Ocean Researcher the seabed)

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of the state; subsequently landings have improved as small as 300 grams (10.5 ounces) that were used as r e b m e t p e the water has started to warm up and the ‘seasonal’ popsicles but are now destined to the netted-whole The Lobster fishermen have joined the harvesting sector. trade. Lobsters that were all ‘hards’ a decade ago have become hard-firm mixed with some ‘soft’. Global The supply/demand aspect of lobster as a pure warming is all a hoax……………excuse me? commodity within several supply chains has pushed Clause shore prices down as the landings have increased. Meanwhile back at the ranch. Production is ongoing 7 1 0 2 Rumor, Innuendo, and Random Speculation in the That is not to say that lobster has become ‘cheap’, and the size of the raw material dictates that the bulk supermarket specials aside, putting on a lobster dinner of the tails being produced are in the 3-4, 4, and 4-5 U.S. & Canadian Frozen Lobster Industry using ‘halves’, ‘selects’ or ‘deuces’ is going to put a ounce range. Inventories are not building as ‘the bigger Brought to you by the dent in your wallet. These premium sizes that demand buyers’ are taking advantage of these moderately priced extra ‘dollars per pound’ are almost exclusively the tails and stocking up. Meanwhile the meat markets Barry Group Inc. purview of a strong live market. Very few of these are faced with disparate prices that don’t seem to make larger lobsters will ever reach the processors as they are sense until you put your glasses on, read the fine print Packer of Premium Seafood Since 1854 culled out as they are landed and traded. For the most and then start asking questions. Lobster meat packs Featuring the “Best Damn Lobster Plant in North America” part processors will not see any large lobsters until mid/ from reputable suppliers contain simply lobster, no late fall when the live market is ‘in remission” after the added moisture, chemicals or ingredients. Our Ocean Certified as a 2017 BRC Grade ‘A’ Plant summer and prior to the holidays as shore buyers start Leader brand meats contain lobster, packed in the dealing in “run” and sell a boats entire catch without ingredient ratios as stated in our specifications……and The Lobster Industry has greeted August first with a culling for sizes or other issues. nothing else. resounding yawn and more questions than answers about the path forward. The month of July was quiet A significant portion of the lobsters currently going to The current lobster market is seasonally somnolent as for the frozen processors who chose to pack when processing are ‘shedders’ which feature softer shells lobster is being served in every layer of foodservice and many of their peers decided to take the month as ‘down and easier handling in a table setting. Lower yields retail while manufacturers look at new recipes that can time’. picked from the claws and knuckles cancel out the feature lobster in the ingredient label. Meanwhile if you lower shore prices as meat production will become a want an 8-10 ounce tail, go buy a 2-2.5 pound lobster July was a transitionary period as the raw material key factor over the next sixty days. A mitigating factor for $25.00-$30.00 and have at it. Some bigger frozen sources from Canada were closed and Maine became for both the live and frozen trade is the opening of tails will be available in (late) October, meanwhile the source for both Canadian and domestic processors. the Northumberland Strait on August 9th and lasting serving two 4-5 ounce tails is very effective plate Initial pricing for processor raw material was high as roughly sixty days. coverage. shore buyers faced demands for their product coming from domestic and international buyers, both live and This fishery was historically a ‘hardshell” opening frozen. During the first two weeks of July the catch as well as being a legal ‘small lobster’ opening rate in Maine was ‘below expectations’ in certain parts that produced 2-3 ounce tails as well as lobsters as

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On August 4, 2017 the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service young professionals, 22 in total, visited Lobster Trap in Bourne to learn firsthand about the seafood and lobster business. Dave Madden, Lobster Trap, provided a tour, business overview and discussed some of the challenges and opportunities in exporting lobster to international markets.

M.L.A. Secretary Treasurer, Dave Casoni recently gave a talk to the individuals on the MA. Lobster Industry. The individuals will hopefully be working at U.S. Embassy’s through out the world, promoting U.S. Seafood. The program “Seafood Export U.S.A. Northeast” introduces individuals to global food marketing with concentration on seafood. By direct involvements with industry, individuals will have a better understanding (hopefully) of seafood (U.S.) products (Lobster).

Colleen Coyne, Food Export Seafood Program Coordinator, reviewed the commercial seafood sector more widely, including the importance of USDA’s Market Access Program to support export market development.

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New England Fishery Management Council e p t e m b e r S

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Janice Plante August 11, 2017 (607) 592-4817, [email protected] NEFMC Bids Farewell to One Member, Welcomes Another The New England Fishery Management Council is bidding farewell to Mary Beth Tooley of Maine and welcoming a new face to the Council table – Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Commissioner Patrick Keliher. On June 28, 2017, the Secretary of Commerce announced that three New England Council members, whose terms were scheduled to expire, had been reappointed to serve for another three years effective August 12, 2017.

• Peter Kendall of New Hampshire was appointed to his third term on the Council; • Elizabeth “Libby” Etrie of Massachusetts was appointed to a second term; and • John Pappalardo of Massachusetts was appointed to a second term. Terry Stockwell of Maine was appointed to fill the seat being vacated by Tooley, who had served three consecutive terms. Stockwell is the Council’s vice chairman and previously served as the state of Maine’s designated fisheries official to the Council. In June, however, Stockwell retired from state service following a 21-year career at DMR, and he now is beginning his first term as a secretarial appointee. Pat Keliher has headed DMR since 2011 and will assume the official state seat at the Council table. He has been active in the Council process over the years and has attended numerous meetings. He is well known and respected among Council members and stakeholders alike. Council members serve three-year terms and can be reappointed to three consecutive terms – a total of nine years – either in a state-specific “obligatory” seat or an “at-large” regional seat. All four 2017 New England Council appointments were for at-large seats.

Council Honors Tooley, Stockwell, King

Since the New England Council was not scheduled to meet during the month of August, it took time during its June meeting in Portland, ME to pay tribute to Tooley, Stockwell, and Howard King, the Mid-Atlantic Council’s liaison to New England who was completing a third term on his own Council. Howard King, left, with Mary Beth Tooley and Terry Stockwell. – NEFMC photo

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New England Council Chairman Dr. John Quinn recounted the numerous contributions that Mary Beth Tooley had made over her nine years of service on the Council. “Your steadfast focus was remarkable, not just for scallops and herring – two species of high interest to you – but for all Council actions,” Chairman Quinn said. “You had a gift for incrementally forging consensuses on extremely difficult issues. You remained gracious and measured in the face of controversy and routinely brought a needed dose of reality to the table with your in-depth understanding of the day-to-day operations of both the scallop and herring fisheries.” Dr. Quinn said the Scallop Committee especially benefited from Tooley’s skills during the five years she served as committee chair. He added, “Your effective leadership was immensely respected by all involved.” At the time of the June meeting, the Council was aware that Maine Gov. Paul LePage had nominated Terry Stockwell to fill the seat being vacated by Tooley, although final secretarial appointments had yet to be announced. Still, Dr. Quinn said the Council wanted to thank Stockwell for all he had done to date. In addition to sitting on and heading up numerous Council committees, Stockwell was elected Council vice chairman in 2012 and then served as chair for three years beginning in 2013. “You have been an exemplary leader, and your comradery and jovial demeanor have helped us get through some long days,” said Dr. Quinn of Stockwell. “Your relationships with industry members and familiarity with their vessels, homeports, and families helped humanize our fishery management process.” In honor of Howard King, Chairman Quinn said, “I want to express my thanks for the time you devoted to helping us better understand issues of importance to the Mid-Atlantic Council. As a liaison between your Council and ours, you routinely provided NEFMC Atlantic Herring Plan Coordinator Deirdre Boelke, valuable insight into the evolution of Mid-Atlantic left, with Mary Beth Tooley and Atlantic Scallop Plan management actions, whether for squid, surf clams Coordinator Jonathon Peros. Tooley was recognized by Council Chairman Dr. John Quinn for, among other things, and ocean quahogs, river herring, summer flounder, the manner in which she “readily engaged and scup, or other species. You helped foster an air of encouraged staff members in their work.” – NEFMC photo openness between our Councils.”

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Atlantic Menhaden Stock Assessment Update Finds Resource Not Overfished and Overfishing Not Occurring

Alexandria, VA – The Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board reviewed the results of the 2017 Atlantic Menhaden Stock Assessment Update, which indicates the resource remains healthy; it is not overfished nor experiencing overfishing relative to the current biological reference points. In 2016, population fecundity, a measure of reproductive capacity, is estimated to be 83,486 billion eggs which is well above the threshold (57,295 billion eggs) but below the target (99,467 billion eggs). Additionally, total fishing mortality is estimated to be 0.51, below both the fishing mortality threshold (1.85) and target (0.80). The stock assessment update uses the same modeling approach as the 2015 Atlantic Menhaden Benchmark Stock Assessment but added additional years of data from 2014‐2016.

While the stock status was assessed in the same way as the 2015 benchmark report, the reference point values have changed. Adding additional years of data to the model resulted in generally higher fishing mortality values throughout the times series which changed the scale of the reference points. While the scale is different and the trend differs in some years, the stock status for both fishing mortality rate and fecundity has been similar over the past decade.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was formed by the 15 Atlantic coastal states in 1942 for the promotion and protection of coastal fishery resources. The Commission serves as a deliberative body of the Atlantic coastal states, coordinating the conservation and management of nearshore fishery resources, including marine, shell and anadromous species.

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Atlantic menhaden is harvested by both commercial reduction and bait fisheries. In 2013, Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan implemented a total allowable catch (TAC) of 170,800 metric tons (mt). The coastwide TAC was increased by 10% to 187,880 mt for the 2015‐ 7 1 0 2 2016 fishing years and by another 6.45% to 200,000 mt for the 2017 fishing year. In 2016, reduction landings were 137,400 mt and accounted for approximately 76% of coastwide landings and bait landings were 43,100 mt and comprised 24% of coastwide landings.

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2 0 1 7 here in New Bedford, I don’t recall that the root of Guest Columnist concern was regarding “data from false reports,” but from faulty, outdated and outmoded stock assessments, Even ‘smart’ video monitoring is onerous to fishermen and the inability of the Northeast Fisheries Science I would like to make several observations regarding surveillance, along with the costs of the already- Center’s assessments and stock surveys to find their Michael Bonner’s Aug. 21 article, “Delegation supports imposed vessel tracking systems. The fishing vessel way out of the past and into the current world, let alone e p tRafael’s e m b e r forfeiture toward electronic monitoring.” crews already have the considerable burden of paying the future. S for the tracking systems that monitor their positions on First of all, state legislators’ support for utilizing (at least) an hourly basis. The vessel tracking systems While I would like to think that the state delegation has the forfeiture to fund the electronic monitoring are now a precondition that must be met, endured and the best interests of Massachusetts fishermen in mind (surveillance), presupposes that this form of electronic paid for by the fishermen if they wish to obtain a permit with their proposal, if it were adopted and initially monitoring will be supported and adopted. It surely to fish in almost any of the current local fisheries. paid for from a Rafael forfeiture, at some future date does not seem to be the favored choice of monitoring, the costs would once again be back on the fishermen. as far as the groundfish industry is concerned. In fact, NOAA fisheries Regional Administrator John Bullard I cannot think of any other industry that is required they are not in favor of any form of monitoring that has (soon to be retiring) is quoted as saying that he thinks to fund the enforcement and surveillance of itself as been proposed to date. that video monitoring is a major benefit to the industry. an ongoing condition for the approval and acceptance I’m not sure who he thinks he’s going to convince necessary for its survival. I know that many of those in the NMFS/NOAA or with that statement. Surely not the fishing industry. the conservation industry would claim that my last If that were the case, New Hampshire fisherman As for the “smartphone” analogy, while a good many of statement is an expected response from someone who David Goethel likely would not be requesting that this us do own a smartphone, for the most part, it is or was is either in the fishing industry or who supports their “benefit” be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. by our own choosing, and not imposed upon us. way of life. However, show me someone who would like to have basically every minute of their working life Beware the Wizard of a salesman, when all the Jim Kendall is executive director of New surveilled and overseen by “Big Brother,” or anyone buzzwords are used to “sell you a bill of goods” else, for that matter. without letting you see what is in the bag of goodies, or Bedford Seafood Consulting in New in this case, behind the curtain. In this short interview Bedford. As an American, you are considered innocent until we have a good amount of buzzwords: smartphone, proven otherwise, but in this case, you are expected accurate information, major improvement, and major to bear the additional burden and costs of video benefit to the industry. M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 45 S r e b m e t p e

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Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association, Inc. m 8 Otis Place ~ Scituate, MA 02066 r e b Bus. (781) 545-6984 Fax. (781) 545-7837 7 1 0 2

August 1, 2017

Chris Brown, President Seafood Harvesters of America 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 765 Arlington VA 22201

RE: Membership status of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association

Dear Mr. Brown,

Effective immediately, please terminate the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (Association) membership to Seafood Harvesters of America. At this time the Association has differing viewpoints on critical issues such as catch shares and electronic monitoring, all of which affect the small boat fleet of which our Association is primarily made of.

The Association established in 1963 is a member-driven, self funded organization that accepts and supports the interdependence of species conservation and the members’ collective economic interests and we intend to stay the course for another 54 years.

Going forward we are hopeful to work together on key issues that would impact the commercial fishing industry collectively. Ultimately, achieving a positive outcome the small boat fleet as well as the large vessel fleet alike.

We would like to thank you and the other members of Seafood Harvesters of America for the opportunity to participate over the past several years and wish you the best in you endeavors going forward. Please remit acknowledgement of our request directly to the Executive Director, Beth Casoni at [email protected] .

Sincerely, Arthur Sawyer President

Cc; Ex. Committee, MLA Ex. Director, K Wheeler, SHA Ex. Director, B Casoni, MLA

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S spare motors spare hydro-hoses 2 sets of spare rollers service. Pumps, Motors, Valves and Accessories. Hydraulic no reasonable offer refused. 508-990- 6706 $5,500. OBRO 2006 Four man Elliot Life Raft last repacked in Hoses made while you wait. Great Prices – Same day service 2015 $500. OBO 1 ACR Eperb still compliant $200. Call Aaron (in many cases)- Wide selection of in-stock items. Rebuilt items AD# 33 (7/17) FOR SALE–400 New rainbow whelk pots ready @ 401-218-5764 or e-mail [email protected] are occasionally available. Call ROSE MARINE, Gloucester, to fish. 35$ each. Mike 914-438-3197 or email: jenobertlik@ MASS 877-283-3334 yahoo.com AD#2 (5/17) WANTED-Area 2 trap tags paying $50 -75 a tag call 508 542 5729 AD# 17 (5/17) –FOR SALE- 2002 Ford F-150 pickup 4-wheel AD# 34 (8/17) FOR SALE– 35 FT Duffy 1987 Lobster Boat drive- needs work- has good tires/Aluminum Alloy rims-truck is (Dogfish/Lobster Hydraulics) Full 2013 Simrad electronics AD# 3 (8/17) “Attention C-Trap Customers” Conch traps for drive-able-$500.Call Herb 978-559-7849 suite 3D structure scan triple frequency down score sonar 4G sale 20×20 & 22×22- lots of 50 to 100 Call Matt 508-758- radar Pretty new fiberglass MA state permit 59,000.00 OBRO 2740 AD# 18 (1/17) WANTED- Twin screw lobster boat 45 to 60 ft 619-987-2192 Clark prefer fiberglass would consider steal. Email lobsterboy17@ AD#4 (5/17) –WANTED to buy-Hi-flyers, also poly balls and go- icloud.com. Or call / text 609-675-0384 thanks Joe AD # 35 (5/17) FOR SALE– Coil rope cooker-$50.00 from the deeps-call 978-257-1062 holdings of Gary Ostrom (former M.L.A. V.P.) killed in a tragic AD# 19 (5/17) LOOKING TO BUY 4′ traps. Good to great accident. Money will be donated to the M.L.A. Scholarship AD#5 (8/17)-PLACE YOUR AD HERE shape, 1.5 mesh, bridle end parlor. Damian-774-216-1500 fund. Call M.L.A. @ 781-545-6984

AD #6 (5/17) FOR SALE– 20 x 18 4 blade propeller right hand AD# 20 (5/17) FOR SALE – 1973 East Bay Boat Works 48 ft x AD # 36 (6/17) FOR SALE – 32. Edward W. Davis 48 foot by 1 1/2 inch- BRO- 508-932-0990 Tony 16 ft beam wooden vessel, Harker’s Island GM 1271 TI with 16 foot beam wooden vessel. It has two 671’s and 509 twin a 514 2:1 twin disc. Was rigged for gillnetting, would make disc transmissions. Has all hydraulics and Robinson autopilot. AD# 7 (7/17) FOR SALE- 55 ft Bruno 3406 514 gear 4 1/2 an excellent lobster boat. It’s all hydraulic. Best reasonable Could also make an excellent lobster boat. $20,000.00 or to 1 reduction aluminum fuel tanks 12.5 KW generator w/ offer Call Bryon at 508-728-8830 best offer. Call Bryon at 508-728-8830 set-up for gillnetting $140,00.00 – Spencer Carter gill net hauler-$6,000.00 Spencer Carter gill net flaker $3,000.00 -40 AD# 21 (5/17) – LOOKING TO BUY – 31-36 Downeast Boat set AD# 37 (4/17) FOR SALE-32 “Lobster Boat -Fiberglass Maine 6ft Novi scallop /dragging fiber glass motor tranny new fuel up for Lobster Calvin Beal, Flowers, Wayne Beal, RP, Mitchell lobster or tuna boat Holland 1984. 454 gasoline engine 3 tanks $30,000.00 Call Brian @ 781-724-4960 Cove or H&H Call 818-277-5204 years old, 12” pot hauler. Currently used for lobster fishing everyday. New boat coming, must sell. 28,000.00 Call 978- AD# 8 (5/17) FOR SALE –Used equipment: Rapp Hydema AD# 22(5/17) WANTED to buy lobster crates and fish totes call 884-2988 HMN 03 Lifter(like new), SS setting bar 6’X6’X2.5″, solid David 508-558-6861 fiberglass net box or wash tub 6’wx42”dx32”h, 24+ orange AD# 38 (7/17) FOR SALE-35 Duffy lobster conch 315 hp floats, 2 lg grey vats w/covers, $4,500 or BRO. (3) pieces of AD# 23 (5/17) WANTED Area 2 federal lobster permit or area cumins (3years old 1600 hrs) Full electronics and safety flexible rubber exhaust hose BO, 9’8”x2” like new SS shaft with 2 Rhode Island state trap tags. I will take either or both. Let’s gear Aluminum trap fence and setting table Call or text for taper and keyways $500. 774 264 0140 make a deal. Please call John @ 401 952 4751 more info or pics 609-780-5455 John. $90,000

AD#9 (8/17) Lobster tank wanted – capable of 150lb to 200 lb AD# 24(3/17) FOR SALE– 23 FT Sea Ox 150 Horse Suzuki 4 AD#39 (6/17) FOR SALE 1985 24 privateer lobster boat with of live lobsters, please call Ted at Mr. Fish 843-267-3473 Mr. stroke 2 axle trailer (everything ok) 5,000 OBO – Honda a 2013 383 merc strocker 350hp.It has a 12 inch hydraulic Fish Restaurant and Seafood Market 6401 North Kings Hydraulic power pack with net/pot hauler 3,000 Call 978-356- hauler, aluminum trawl shoot, vhf radio, loran, gps, 2014 Highway Myrtle Beach , S.C. 29572 Ph-843-839-3474 fax 8950 or 978-808-9428 5starr trailer. Call Bill @ 617-688-7026 $13,500. OBO 843-712-1995 cell- 843-267-3473 www.mrfish.com Mr. Fish Sez…Stay Fishy My Friends!! AD# 25 (5/17) FOR SALE – Iveco N60 ENT marine AD#40 (3/17) FOR SALE- Bait, Fresh Pogies/ Menhaden Diesel 380HP with approximately 4000 hours. Includes available month of May Fresh caught from Cape Cod Weir Trap, AD #10 (5/17) SERVICE – Diesel fuel cleaned – mooring diving Harness computer and gauges. It has new injectors, turbo, landed in Hyannis. $25.00/tote; discount for large quantities. – propeller repair – will travel call Fran 781-545-4154 and heat exchanger. Also a recent head job with new Kurt 508-237-5888 or email [email protected] valves $10,000.00. Call Bryon at 508-728-8830. AD#11 (4/17) FOR SALE– 2013 Mercury Optimax,225 HP, 2 AD#41 (1/17) FOR SALE–150 Yellow 36 x 22 1/2 x stroke, 25″ Shaft- Brand New Factory Power Head, New Lower AD# 26 (8/17) PLACE YOUR AD HERE 15 traps Starboard Side Haul Good Shape $15.00 each call Unit $9,600. On Cape Cod Call Bob 774-836-6545 Matt 781-424-2506 (before 9pm). AD# 27(4/17) FOR SALE– 30 , 34 inch lobster traps . Fished AD#12 (5/17) FOR SALE – 4 Bladed inch and a 1/2 Shaft for 2 years , FURNITURE GRADE . asking $50 a piece. Can AD#42 (5/17) FOR SALE– BUNGEE CORD ON SPOOLS. Made 22×22 propeller ( Excellent Condition) Call Dave @ 978-283- contact by phone at (617) 688-5434 between the hours of in New England area. Call Jonathon “Mr. Bungee” 401-447- 0944 5pm-8pm or by email , [email protected] 7973 or [email protected] 5/16″ x 300’ft AD#13 (4/17) FOR SALE– 1979 38′ Young Brothers lobster $35.00/spool 5/16″x 500’ft $50.00 spool All sizes, colors to boat, New Cummings re-man with 500 hours, $75,000 OBO – AD# 28 (7/17) FOR SALE–150 48x24x15 Lobster Traps, new choose from. Located in Cranston, RI Call 781-727-8386 vents, ready to fish on Cape Cod Bill 508-367-0757 AD#43 (1/17) FOR SALE– 70 x 36×22.5×15 friendship traps. AD#14 (5/17) FOR SALE Tractor trailer full of gill AD# 29 (5/17) FOR SALE – 2010 Chevy 2500 refrigerated van, Green. 40 hoop heads, 30 shark mouth, 10 ga. hauling end. nets. Approximately 100 nets all stored in net bags. Mixed with plug in unit. Has minor rust, but runs great. I have pictures $30/per (781) 925-3223 mesh sizes from 8″-6.5″. Most are in great shape, some if interested. Asking 16,000.00 or BO Call Mike @ 781-724- new. Also 24″ net lifter and setting bar. I do have the roller but 3400 or e-mail @ [email protected] AD#44 (5/17) FOR SALE– 24 x 28 x 90 (2) Aluminum Fuel it may need some welding. I would like to sell as a package for Tank Power steering unit with rams w/ 2 helms and auto-pilot $5,000 obo. Call or text 978-879-9110 AD# 30 (5/17) WANTED– AREA 2 TRAP TAGS – CALL 508-274- unit BO 508-889-9180 7096 AD# 15 (5/17)- LOOKING FOR STERNMAN – Must have AD#45 (6/17) FOR SALE – Used lobster pots – 3′ with rope – transportation and experienced preferred – f/v located on AD# 31 (5/17) FOR SALE –22 ft Tuna Tower & pulpit shrimp mess heads…$15 each call 617-688-0914 South Shore of MA. – Call 508-510-7792 or 781-767-4130 $1,000. 4 inch dry exhaust & heat shield $500. Call 508-280- 3038 M as s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A ss o ciation • w w w . lb o s t e r m e n . c o m • 53 S MLA CLASSIFIEDS r e b m e t p e AD#46 (1/17) FOR SALE– Propeller 29 x 24 x 2 1/4 RH AD#60 (6/17) FOR SALE– Approx., 100 good used totes $4.00 AD#69 (5/17) FOR SALE– 42 FT., Bruno Stillman- Gill net boat $475.00 – Clutch Master(fits GM engines) w/24 GPM HYD a piece-New 1 -1/2 inch x 10 feet prop shaft AQ22 $400.00- easily converted to a lobster boat 3306 Caterpillar 509 twin pump $450.00- 10 inch Electrodyne hauler1/2 HP re-built New 3&4 blade wheels 24-25 inch $500.00 each. Large disc gear 26in square wheel w/ 2 in stainless shaft -fiber glass motor $500.00. 2 -5 ton Hancock Trawl blocks 8 inch sheaves insulated fish tubs/boxes BONAR, SEA PLAST $200. each tanks- 4 bunks $40,000.00 OBRO Brian 781-724-4960

2 2/3 in throat $175.00 each or 2 for $300.00 Call Dave @ Grunden jackets $20.00 each Contact Ed @ 508-880-3600 or 7 1 0 2 508-385-2063 Cape Cod e-mail [email protected] AD#70 (6/17)FOR SALE-20 lobster traps for sale 49 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 16 1/2, good shape $35 each or best offer. 508 509 AD#47 (1/17) FOR SALE-25 FT. AWALD 4 Cylinder Ford AD#61 (5/17) Diving Services–I’m a certified diver that has 1243 Leaman Diesel, auto-pilot and electronics. Asking $22,500.00 been working on and under the water my whole life (30years). AD#71 (6/17) FOR SALE-Two pair of bison trawl doors #4 hot OBO Herb 978-559-7849 (home) 978-525-8496 (cell) No job to big or too small I do it all. Hull/Bottom: cleaning/ dipped galvanized both pair $2000 firm call john 912 409 scrapping, repairs, inspections. Prop/Rudder: replacement, 6274 AD#48 (8/17) PLACE YOUR AD HERE de-tanglement, debris removal, repairs, inspection. Keel: AD#72 (8/17) FOR SALE- Everson Rope 3/8th 5 coils $500.00 repairs, inspections, cleaning. Also any mooring repairs, Super Haul $1.50 per pound Window Weights .20 per pound AD#49 (4/17) FOR SALE–13′ Beam Trawl w/ Tickler Chains removal, inspections. I have two small work boats, one trailer Minimum 1000 pds Call 508-813-8921 (heavy and light), and 2 barely used Nets. One is 6″ mesh and a inflatable, so I can get anywhere and get the job done. AD#73(8/17) FOR SALE- Stainless Steel exhaust pipe 3 -7/8th net w/ cookie sweep. One is 3″ mesh net with chain sweep. Willing to travel anywhere on the New England coast. Call Now inch ID 4 inch OD 24 inch height 2- 45 degree angle 24 inches ~300lbs. $1,700. Call Phil @ 631-236-8770. Can text or and save money on hauling out. FREE estimates!!!! Text or call long from angle $100.00 Call Anthony 508-932-0990 E-mail Pictures. Bucky (339) 205-6633 MLA classified ads is a free benefit to MLA Members and Non- AD#50 (8/17)FOR SALE-759 Area 2 dual allocation Federal & AD#62 (3/17) WANTED- 12 inch Crosby net lifter in any members is a flat $25 MA state tags. Willing to sell in smaller quantities. Application condition or basket case call 207-776-2853 for transfer must be in by Sept. 30th.Price $150.00 per tag *All ads are subject to review prior to placement (non-negotiable) 508-990-6706 AD#63 (3/17) FOR SALE-50 –4 FT TRAPS FOR SALE – 52 TRAPS 13-1/2 X 21 YELLOW – ALL IN GOOD TO VERY GOOD AD#51 (6/17) FOR SALE- 3 propellers 1 Michigan Dyna-Quad SHAPE AND READY TO FISH – $1600.00 FOR THE LOT. TXT 21″x 21″ 4 Blade RH 1 3/4 shaft $250.00 – 1 Federal 21″x 978-821-3499 22″ 4 Blade RH 1 1/2″ shaft $300.00- 1 1/2″ Jabsco Raw Water Pump 2 extra pump housings 1 1/2″ rebuild kit extra AD#64 (4/17) FOR SALE- Bunkers/Menhaden Bait– Fresh adapter plate for 71 series G.M. Diesel $350.00 Takes all bunkers cast netted or gill netted daily in Branford CT., Hard Jabsco parts. 2 valve head for 671 G.M. $250.00 – 1 Plastimo and iced in brine for fishing bait .50 cents each. Lobster bait 6 man inshore life raft $300.00 1 Wagner B-2 Helm pump $25.00 per totes or lightly salted in blue drums $55.00 Call rebuilt $300.00 2 canor plarex 4′ balls (fenders) $100.00 203-488-6926 each Call 401-245-6441 AD#65 (5/17)Commercial Partnership Available- I own a AD#52 (8/17) FOR SALE–165 GILL NETS–8.5–6.5 ALL 65LB Commercial Coastal lobster LEAD LINE -DEEP WATER FLOATS. CALL 603 501 0116 license, LMA Area 1 with 800 lobster trap allocation. Looking AD#53 (5/17) HELP WANTED – GLOUCESTER, NORTH SHORE. for a partner Call 781-233- STERNMAN – LOBSTER BOAT Experience preferred. Must 1608 M-Sat @3:00 pm HYDRO-SLAVE be hard working with fast hands. Non- Smoker, Non- Drinker. SAME DAY SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Completely Drug free. Must have own vehicle. Leave Name and AD#66 (5/17) FOR SALE– phone number. Mike – 781-249-2818. No calls after 6 p.m. Complete turn key business- “THINKING OF BUILDING A NEW BOAT?” 36 ft Stanley built lobster LET US QUOTE YOU ON A POWER STEERING OR A POT HAULER. AD#54 (5/17) FOR SALE ( after 2016 season) 1989 42 ft boat-built in 1981- Last survey Provencal 370 H.P. C7 Caterpillar low hours 507 twin disc 2013, 2 chart plotters, 3 HAULERS AVAILABLE 8” TO 17” • ALUMINUM BACKPLATE gear new engine was installed and maintained by WindWard survival suits, radar, 2 VHF • POLISHED STAINLESS BACKPLATE Power. 2 Furano gp 32 gps standard VHS, Sitex color machine, radios, Cummins 220 HP has • ALL STAINLESS HARDWARE Humming bird depth finder. CRC 406 E-PRB Asking 100,000 3500 hours, locator Beacon, POWER STEERING AVAILABLE IN 5 CLASSES Call before 7 p.m. Bill 508-693-0310 500 lobster pots and 70 buoys • UP TO 120 FEET with all end lines, Boat and • STAINLESS QUADRANT ASSEMBLIES AD#55 (3/17) FOR SALE– 31 ft Chris Kraft Fiberglass Hull 9ft gear well maintained Area 1 • STAINLESS HELMS 8inch wide all engines are out looks like a giant skiff very solid state lobster permit, Area 1 16” SPOKED WHEEL hull perfect condition ready for a project 2,000.00 OBO Jay federal permit- Package deal • BRONZE DUAL RAM 978-884-2988 only- Asking $111,500 OBO • CHROME QUADRANT ASSEMBLY Boat is located in Scituate AD#56 (5/17) FOR SALE- 4 FT lobster traps Approx. 100 of Mass Call between 4-6 pm ELECTRIC CLUTCHES HIGH EFFICIENCY VANE them $20.00 each Brian 781-724-4960 781-710-2918 PUMP $544.70 • 100% Stainless Steel construction • Rudder side thrust eliminated AD#57 (3/17) FOR SALE – 6′ Scallop frame, heavy duty and in AD#67 (5/17) FOR SALE- 250 • no stress on boat timbers new condition asking $1500 OBO Herb 978-559-7849 (home) traps 36 x 24 x 14 Selling as a 978-525-8496 (cell) unit will not break up-$5600 5.5 HP HONDA POWER UNIT OUR NEW GENERATION SUPER BLOCKS or BO. Call Kevin @ 508-951- • 11GPM @ 1500 PSI 2 Stage Pump • 4” Low LIP and HI LIP • Light, Versatile and Portable • 5” Low LIP and HI LIP AD#58 (8/17) FOR SALE– 30 ft 1999 Young Brothers Lobster/ 6400 • This unit will power 10” • 2000 lb. Capacity Tuna Boat- 220 John Deere-SS Hauler Furuno Navnet radar and 12” and 14” Haulers • Sealed tapered • Ideal for outboards and roller bearings -mast and pulpit- rod holder / chiller/ raft etc., Clean fast boat AD#68 (5/17) FOR SALE- Used other small boats • Aluminum Sheaves 100,000 Call 207-363-8279 wire lobster traps $10.00- • Log Splitter • Stainless Sheaves each/ lots of 10 -used 3/8th AD#59 (3/17) FOR SALE 16 Foot Chesapeake bay wood skiff. sinking line .60 per pound 401- Open boat. Old but solid. $1500.00 Call Mike 978-821-9469 635-4371 ask for Jim WORLD’S LARGEST POT HAULER MFG. 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S colleague wasn’t sure how to proceed and wanted on my Child?” in Google, you will see a myriad of without showing any evidence of insurability. This can our input. My other colleague quickly dismissed the pages, some referencing what my colleague said. be a great benefit. notion that parents should be purchasing life insurance Everyone says it is a waste of money. on their child; children generate no income, he said, Obviously, the last reason is to have cash on hand so there is no insurance need to cover their lives. The It’s not a waste. It makes sense. There are several in case of the unexpected happen. While we don’t probability of a child dying, as horrible as it seems, is key and beneficial pieces of juvenile life insurance want to think about it, children and young adults do very low. My colleague told us a statistic on that. Just – what a life insurance policy on a child is typically unfortunately die before their time. How would you put the money into a 529 plan (a college savings plan), called – that my colleague and some of these websites pay for this? GoFundMe? Ask family and friends? Take he said. disregard or simply are unaware. Here they are. out a home equity loan? If you have children going to college, now would be a great time to establish some How did I respond? Very similar of what I write The first, and arguably most beneficial, aspect life insurance. We aren’t talking a lot of money, either. below. First, let me point out that my colleague of life insurance on a child is that the child’s future A basic term life policy could be $5 per month and a was not wrong. Life insurance is used to protect an insurability is typically guaranteed. Here’s what this whole life policy might be $15 per month. That is also income. Children, unless they are a TV or movie means: if a child were to develop a condition or a something these websites miss - the opportunity cost of star, are not earning a high amount of income, if any. disease in the future, say as an adult, he or she could paying for juvenile life insurance is really low. If you The probability of a child dying is very low, but not possibly be rated higher or declined for life insurance. were to invest that $15 in a college savings plan for 18 With a life insurance years, you might have $7,000 at 8% annual return in policy already in locked 18 years. It’s not a lot of money, as I pointed out to my place, the child has a colleague. foundation set for the DON'T BE TOO LATE life of the policy. Maybe As I explained to my friend and colleague, helping he or she can get more our clients plan for not only their future, but also for the insurance through work future of their children and even grandchildren (with or another avenue, but regards to estate planning) is what we do. Just like the at least a foundation benefits of a 529 college plan, which is another great has been set at a way to plan for our children, so is the establishment of comparatively low price. life insurance on their lives while they are young. We can’t foresee what the future holds. We can’t tell the The second reason future if they will remain healthy or not. We hope they is that the child, with a do, but none of us have a crystal ball. policy in place, could have options throughout After we discussed, I could see the attitude of my his or her lifetime to colleague changed. Although he was not decidedly add more insurance. against the concept as he was from the get-go, he This option depends on started to warm up to the idea. My other colleague who the insurance company, brought up the scenario had better clarity to discuss No one thinks about life insurance until it is but most offer a benefit with his client in more detail. (as a rider to the too late. If you have not thought about it or was against it, original policy) called maybe you should rethink and reconsider as I did. Don't be too late. Contact us for a quote. a “guarantee purchase option”. It is called a John Barnes, CFP® is owner of My Family Life We offer the lowest life insurance rates in the country. We also Insurance, an independent full-service insurance agency, and guarantee because at assist with disability insurance, health care , long-term care , and The Annuity Assistant, specializing is safe and secured money strategies for business owners. certain ages specified in and retirement strategies. You can reach John at (978) 494- the insurance contract 4574 or [email protected]. Call/Text (800) 645-9841 (typically starting at [email protected] age 21), the child may Protecting Your Family. For Life! purchase additional www.myfamilylifeinsurance.com

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