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MASSACHUSETTS DMF Trawl Spring Survey PG 13 LOBSTERMEN’S ASSOCIATION The LEADING Commercial Fishing Industry Association in New England

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BOSTON, MA; March 7, 2017: A coalition of New The organizations filing the lawsuit are the Massachusetts  England fishermen organizations filed suit today over former President Lobstermen’s Association, Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’s Barack Obama’s designation of a vast area of ocean as a national Association, Long Island Commercial Fishing Association, Rhode  ASMFC monument — a dictate that could sink commercial fishing in New Island Fisherman’s Alliance, and Garden State Seafood Association. Updates PG 38 England.       YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW THE MLA ON THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIAS           

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

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

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

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A federal government. Moreover, any designation must a balanced approach to environmental regulations. be “confined to the smallest area” needed to protect the www.lobstermen.com artifacts or objects that the monument is intended to Published by the Mass. Lobstermen’s Assoc., Inc. The lawsuit challenges President Obama’s September safeguard. 8 Otis Place 15, 2016, creation of the Northeast Canyons and Scituate, MA 02066 “President Obama violated both of those core Seamounts Marine National Monument, 130 miles off Published monthly the coast of Cape Cod. requirements of the law when he created the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument,” Mailed to all paid members of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Wood noted. “Most fundamentally, the ocean, where “By declaring over 5,000 square miles of ocean — the monument is located, is not ‘land,’ nor is it federally Newsletter Departments an area the size of Connecticut — to be a national owned or controlled. The monument designation is monument, President Obama set this entire area off- Editor, Industry News, Notice Section, Editorial, also not confined to the smallest necessary area; on the Blog, Industry News, Promotions, Layout, limits to most fishing immediately, with what remains contrary, its sprawling boundaries bear no relation to of fishing opportunities to be phased out over the the underwater canyons and seamounts it is supposed Advertising: Beth Casoni — Executive Director next few years,” said PLF attorney Jonathan Wood. to protect. In short, the designation of a vast area of Billing: Nancy Forbes “This illegal, unilateral presidential action threatens ocean as a national monument was a blatant abuse of Buy Sell Swap: Tracey Abboud

economic distress for individuals and families who presidential power. Newsletter Advertising Rates make their living through fishing, and for New England communities that rely on a vibrant fishing industry.” “Unfortunately, the Antiquities Act has morphed into a The MLA Newsletter is published monthly favorite tool for presidents to abuse,” Wood continued. (Please note that all pre-paid ads for last year “Today, presidents use it to place vast areas of federal will be honored) A monumental abuse of presidential power lands off limits to productive use with little input. $35 ­— ¼ Page Ad President Obama claimed to be relying on the federal Monument designations are particularly common at the $65 — ½ Page Ad Antiquities Act. But as today’s lawsuit makes clear, end of a chief executive’s term, once the president can $95 — Full Page Ad his decree far exceeded the authority granted to no longer be held accountable. Color Ads — + $25 per ad presidents by that 1906 statute. The Antiquities Act was enacted to protect ancient antiquities and human COVER STORY Continued on page 5 “NEW” MLA LOBSTER GEAR Call 781-545-6984 or visit Working to www.lobstermen.com maintain a sustainable resource in the marine ecosystem. 8 Otis Place · Scituate, MA · 02066 781.545.6984

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2 0 1 7 NORTHEAST TRAP LLC TWO COUSINS FISH MARKET Michael Christian / Peter BRIAN O’DONOHOE Christian FREEPORT, NY p r i l Douglas, Ma 516-379-5065 A 508.294.6999 [email protected] W.B. VAN DUZER CO. WILLIAN VAN DUZER OCEAN STATE LOBSTER DUXBURY, MA KEVIN BATES 781-585-7664 NARRAGANSETT, RI 401-782-3500 BRENDA WEEKS TRAVEL BRENDA WEEKS PENDER MARINE SERVICES 508-747-7630 PAUL PENDER [email protected] WESTWOOD, MA 617-240-1622 WELLFLEET HARBOR SEAFOOD CO. RAJ FISH CORP Mac’s Seafood INGER DZWLEWICZ Wellfleet MA GREENLAWN, NJ 508-349-9409 631-757-8264 [email protected]

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SEA ROSE TRAP 15 Kettle Cove Ln. #2 GLOUCESTER, MA In Memorial Keith Perry Herzog, age 38, of Cohasset, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2017. He was the loving father of SILVER KEY, INC. WESTPORT, MA Wilder Herzog and Monty Grant, and best friend to their mother Amanda Montgomery Herzog all of Cohasset. Beloved CHUCK HUSKINS son of Scott A. and Jayne (Figueiredo) Herzog of Cohasset. Loving brother of Scott A.T. Herzog, II of Norwell and 508-673-3310 Timothy J. Herzog and wife Sharyn of Rockland. Adored uncle of PJ Butler, Callie Herzog and Timothy J. Herzog, II all SPURS MARINE MFG. DON GOVAN of Rockland, Ella Montgomery and Charlie Montgomery of Hull. Grandson of Mary Jell of Arizona and Jean Figueiredo FT. LAUDERDALE, FL of Cohasset. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Keith attended South Shore Vo-Tech and was a graduate 800-824-5372 of Cohasset High School. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for hiking, mountain biking, and had climbed SUNRISE LOBSTER COMPANY PAUL SALKE every mountain in the White Mountains of NH. He worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club, maintaining trails for BROOKHAVEN, NY 631-286-7301 other hikers. He was a lobsterman out of Cohasset Harbor, owning and operating the Miss Jayne.

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COVER STORY Continued from page 2 A l i r p “Former President Obama was the king of Antiquities of the ocean’s environmental resources,” Wood added. “We are extremely grateful to have PLF at our side Act abuse, invoking it more times than any prior “This is shown in their laudable efforts to promote as we fight back against this legal travesty, which president and including vastly more area within his sustainability. PLF’s clients, for instance, have spent is causing so much hardship for the commercial 7 1 0 2 designations than any predecessor,” said Wood. “Our years working to improve their methods and equipment lawsuit is intended to rein in abuse of the Antiquities and to retire excess fishing permits, knowing that these fishing industry here in the Northeast.” The case Act and underscore that it is not a blank check allowing costly sacrifices will provide long-term benefits to is Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association v. Ross. presidents to do whatever they want. The creation of their industry and the environment. The monument More information, including the complaint, a video, the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National designation undermines those sustainability efforts, a podcast, photos, and an explanatory blog post, is Monument is a clear example of a president exceeding by depriving the fishermen of any reward for their available at: www.pacificlegal.org. his authority, and we are suing to make sure this edict sacrifices.” is struck down and the rule of law prevails.” About Pacific Legal Foundation Pacific Legal Foundation, America’s most powerful No environmental justification With a ‘stroke of the pen,’ Obama’s ally for justice, litigates in courts nationwide for “Beyond its violation of the law, the monument illegal action ‘puts men and women limited government, property rights, individual liberty, designation also threatens to harm the environment by out of work’ and a balanced approach to environmental regulations. PLF represents all clients free of charge. For more pushing fishermen to other, less sustainable fisheries, “We are fighting every day to keep the men and women information contact: and increasing conflicts between their gear and in the commercial fishing industry working, but with whales,” said Wood. “The president’s proclamation one stoke of President Obama’s pen — and his abuse Jonathan Wood cites protection of coral as one of the reasons for the of the Antiquities Act — they are out of work,” said Attorney monument. But the corals remain pristine after more Beth Casoni, executive director of the Massachusetts Pacific Legal Foundation than four decades of commercial fishing because Lobstermen’s Association. [email protected] fishermen know where the corals are, and carefully (703) 647-4119 avoid them, out of environmental concern and because “The monument designation will have a negative coral destroys their gear. Damien M. Schiff rippling effect across the region as fishermen will have Senior Attorney to search for new fishing grounds — only to find they Pacific Legal Foundation “Instead of punishing New England’s fishermen — and are already being fished,” she said. “The shoreside [email protected] shutting down their businesses — federal officials businesses will also feel the impacts, as fishermen have (916) 419-7111 should be acknowledging their positive role as stewards to go further and further to harvest their catch, leaving less funds to reinvest in their businesses. MLA Member Benefits

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it or not, it’s not a train! Earlier this month the meetings I have attended as well as ALL my 7 1 0 2 commercial fishing industry has a new defender, counterparts from around the country before any Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), who is taking on action is taken is mind numbing and yet one meeting President Obama’s designation of a National Marine constitutes the designation of a monument?! Monument in federal court. The collective efforts of the Massachusetts On March 7th PLF filed a lawsuit challenging Lobstermen’s Association, Atlantic Offshore President Obama’s use of the Antiquities Act of Lobstermen’s Association, Rhode Island Fishermen 1906 when he declared 4,913 square miles a NO GO Alliance, Long Island Commercial Fishing ZONE for all commercial fishing while exempting Association and Garden State Seafood (here recreational fishing. Whereas, we do not oppose forward known as Fisheries Group) were persistent recreational fishing anywhere the mere thought of and diligent from the ONLY federal “Town Hall” recreational fishermen traveling 180 miles from meeting in Rhode Island in late 2015 right through shore seems impractical and a long way to go to President Obama’s declaration on September drop a line? 15, 2016 during the Our Oceans conference in Washington D.C.. If this was truly an “Our Ocean” Whereas, this is yet another maneuver to further conference, then why was there no one from the restrict the commercial fishing fleet from the highly commercial industry invited to attend? Whose profitable, sustainable and ecologically functional ocean is it? Furthermore, no one person owns the areas they have been fishing for over decades. ocean and no one person should be able to take away Throughout the designation process, or should I anyone’s right to earn a living out there. say the lack of process, this initiative has been a backdoor deal making shot in the heart for countless While the collective group did everything politically fishermen, families, businesses and Americans who it could to sway this designation ultimately we were monumental issue as the recent filing of the lawsuit earn their living on the high seas and consumers who told that it was not a “political issue”??? Which in is stirring the pot in Washington DC. The issue look forward to eating fresh, local and sustainable turn meant; SORRY it’s not up for negotiation or of the former Presidents use of the Antiquities Act seafood from America. discussion? How disheartening as an American does of 1906 is being questioned. Recently the House it get? This was a hard pill to swallow while the I have to say from where I sit, this one issue brought Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on environmentalist cheered and took out full page ads me to tears at my desk and I just couldn’t get my Oceans held a hearing about marine monuments, in local papers gloating about the designation the head around how with the stroke of a pen, that was during which several of the congressmen brought Fisheries Group rallied and looked to the future on it, get out! As an up our lawsuit. Congressmen Radewagen discussed how to possible American working PLFs legal theory and Congressman Young and rescind this for YOU, the I have to say from where I sit, this one issue Bishop made references to the lawsuit. designation. commercial fishing brought me to tears at my desk and I just After several Furthermore, during the Senate hearings of industry, the public months had Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court he was due process the couldn’t get my head around how with the gone by we were questioned if he had a position on this issue and the commercial fishing still looking use of the Antiquities Act of 1906. Judge Gorsuch industry has been stroke of a pen, that was it, get out! forward to the acknowledged the question and could not answer subjected too and election and if as it is an ongoing issue. This is great news and we part of for many the new Administration would reverse or redefine need to keep the pressure on so the hard working decades, this designation was none of that and yet this designation because of the loss of jobs and men and women in the northeast commercial fishing another kick in the teeth. economics to the Northeast fisheries. industry can get back to work put food on the tables The government is great at and that is making of AMERICANS. As Always safe fishing, Beth We are confidently going forward into 2017 with meetings, regulations and monuments. The Casoni, Executive Director Pacific Legal Foundation by our side on this countless government fisheries management 8 • M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m

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10• M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m ASMFC & MAFMC Set Black Sea Bass 2 0 1Specifications 7 for 2017 and 2018 Benchmark Assessment Finds Resource Not Overfished & Overfishing Not Occurring p r i l A

itty Hawk, NC – The Atlantic States Marine potential impacts to achieving the 2017 RHL. defined SSB as the total of male and female mature Fisheries Commission (Commission) and the biomass which accounts for changes in sex ratio. Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council For the first time, the black sea bass stock was modeled Recruitment at age 1 averaged 24.3 million fish from K(Council) approved revised specifications for the 2017 as two separate sub-units divided at approximately 1989 to 2015, with peaks in 2000 (1999 cohort) at 37.3 black sea bass fishing year as well as specifications the Hudson Canyon. For modeling purposes, the data million and at 68.9 million in 2012 (2011 cohort). The for the 2018 fishing year for the northern black sea was divided into sub-units but the assessment and large 2011 cohort, which is currently moving through bass stock (Cape Hatteras, North Carolina to the US- peer review noted that the sub-units are not separate the fishery, was dominant in the northern area and Canadian border). The revised specifications are based stocks but comprise one single stock. As a result, less so in the south. Since 2012, recruitment has been on the results of the 2016 benchmark stock assessment, the assessment combined the information from both average with a 2014 cohort estimated at 24.9 million which found the stock is not overfished and overfishing sub-units to estimate stock-wide abundance and fish. The distribution of black sea bass continues to is not occurring. The approved limits are consistent fishing mortality (F) as well as help minimize the expand northward into the Gulf of Maine. with the recommendations of the Council’s Science effect of retrospective bias in the assessment (which and Statistical Committee. The Commission’s actions can either overestimate spawning stock biomass Commercial landings averaged 2.9 million pounds are final and apply to state waters (0-3 miles from and underestimate F, as seen in the southern sub- from the late 1980s through the 1990s. Since shore). The Council will forward its recommendations unit, or underestimate spawning stock biomass and implementation of quotas in 1998, commercial for federal waters (3 – 200 miles from shore) to overestimate F, as seen in the northern sub-unit). landings have ranged between 2.9 and 3.5 million NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Spawning stock biomass (SSB) and F estimates pounds until 2007. Commercial landings declined Administrator for final approval. for 2015 were adjusted for the retrospective bias to 1.2 million pounds in 2009, then increased to 2.3 (see accompanying graphs). The assessment used million pounds in 2013 and have since remained above In considering 2017 recreational management both fishery-dependent data (recreational catch and 2.5 million pounds. Commercial fishery discards measures, the Commission and Council maintained commercial landings/discards) and fishery-independent represent a relatively small fraction of the total fishery status quo measures in federal waters and in state data from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center removals from the stock. Commercial discards were waters from Delaware to North Carolina. These include Winter and Spring Surveys, the Northeast Area generally less than 0.4 million pounds per year, but a 12.5 inch TL minimum size, 15 fish possession Monitoring and Assessment Program Surveys and state increased to 0.9 and 0.7 million pounds in 2014 and limit, and open seasons from May 15 – September 21 surveys from MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD and VA. 2015, respectively. The recreational fishery harvests a and October 22 – significant proportion December 31 (note: of the total catch. measures for federal Recreational landings waters are not final averaged 3.7 million until approved by pounds annually until NOAA). Northern 1997. Recreational region states harvest limits were (Massachusetts implemented in 1998 through New Jersey) and landings have have the flexibility since ranged between to continue 2016 1.1 and 4.4 million management pounds. Recreational measures or develop landings in 2015 new measures that were 4.1 million will collectively pounds. Recreational constrain harvest discard losses, to the 2017 RHL. assuming 15% hook Recognizing the favorable stock condition and the and release mortality, are similar, generally less than difficultly of precisely projecting the impacts of With improved recruitment and declining fishing 0.4 million pounds per year. Estimated mortality from recreational management measures on overall harvest, mortality rates since 2007, SSB has steadily increased. recreational discards was 0.8 million pounds in 2015. the Commission and Council maintained status quo SSB in 2015 was estimated at 48.9 million pounds, measures for 2017. Preliminary 2016 recreational 2.3 times the SSB target of 21.3 million pounds, For more information about summer flounder, scup, harvest is estimated at 4.67 million pounds, roughly and fishing mortality (F) was estimated at 0.27, well or black sea bass please contact Kirby Rootes-Murdy, 380,000 pounds above the 2017 RHL. As additional below the F target of 0.36. To account for the fact Senior FMP Coordinator, at krootes-murdy@asmfc. 2016 harvest estimates become available, the that black sea bass are a protogynous hermaphrodite, org. Commission may review these data and consider the which change sex from female to male, the assessment M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m • 11 A l i r p 7 1 0 2

2017 Commercial Fishermen’s Safety and Survival Training

We will be offering two types of trainings this season. Safety and Survival training is a full day training for commercial fishermen. Drill Conductor training is a full day training for those who have completed our Safety and Survival training and want to conduct required monthly drills on their own fishing vessels. January 26 - Fishing Vessel Stability Course - New Bedford, MA March 9 – Safety and Survival training – New Bedford, MA March 10 – Drill Conductor training – New Bedford, MA

March 23 – Safety and Survival training – Sandwich, MA March 24 – Drill Conductor training – Sandwich, MA

April 6 – Safety and Survival training – Menemsha, MA April 7 – Drill Conductor training – Menemsha, MA

April 20 – Safety and Survival training – Jonesport, ME April 21 – Drill Conductor training – Jonesport, ME

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May 4 –Safety and Survival training – Shinnecock, NY May 5 – Drill Conductor training – Shinnecock, NY

May 17 – Safety and Survival training – New Hampshire (TBD) May 18 – Drill Conductor training – New Hampshire (TBD)

May 18 – Safety and Survival training – Gloucester, MA May 19 – Drill Conductor training – Gloucester, MA

For more information or to register for a training, contact a Navigator in your area. Lori, South Shore (781) 635-0011 – Morgan & Shannon, Cape Cod (508) 237-9402 Deb & Monica, New Bedford/NY (508) 991-3043 – Nina, Gloucester/NH (978) 282-4847 Alisha, Maine Lobstermen’s Association Kennebunk, ME (207) 967-4555 or visit our website at www.fishingpartnership.org Open enrollment runs through January 31, 2017. Contact a Fishing Partnership Navigator for assistance with health insurance coverage, understanding your insurance benefits, or finding a doctor.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts 7 1 0 2 Division of Marine Fisheries 1213 Purchase St. 3rd Floor New Bedford, MA 02740 David E. Pierce (508)990-2860 Charles D. Baker Director fax (508)990-0449 Governor Karyn E. Polito Lieutenant Governor Matthew A. Beaton Secretary March 9, 2017 George N. Peterson, Jr. Commissioner Mary-Lee King Dear Permit Holders, Deputy Commissioner MarineFisheries will be conducting its annual spring trawl survey throughout state coastal waters beginning May 8, 2017. Surveys have been conducted each May and September since 1978 to provide a consistent sampling of benthic fishes and mobile invertebrates. Survey data is used to monitor the condition of numerous fish stocks, as well as to inform the environmental review process that minimizes construction impacts on fisheries resources. Survey lobster data is used in lobster stock assessments. Maintaining access to the planned sampling sites is critical to the integrity of the survey.

Please review the attached table of station locations and the accompanying figures which plot the sample sites. Station location information can also be accessed on our website (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dmf/programs-and-projects/resource-assessment-surveys-project.html). We kindly ask for your cooperation and insist that all fixed gear be kept clear of station locations (1.5 n. mi. diameter circle as shown in figures - center point reported in table) for the indicated periods until station completion. While we will make every attempt to complete stations during the assigned period to minimize inconvenience to fixed gear fishermen. MarineFisheries is prepared to attach restrictions to permit renewals (under 322 CMR 7.01 (7)), mandating that fixed gear not be set on designated trawl survey sites for the announced dates. It remains our hope that this action will be unnecessary.

A list of completed survey stations will be updated daily and posted on the MarineFisheries website (http://www.mass.gov/dmf/trawlsurvey) and on Twitter (handle: @MassDMF). The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association will also post survey information on their webpage (http://www.lobstermen.com), as well as on Facebook (username: lobstermensassoc) and Twitter (handle: @masslobstermens). In the event of a delay due to weather, the schedule will be resumed as soon as working conditions permit. Fishermen can contact the R/V Gloria Michelle on VHF channels 13 or 16 to determine the updated daily schedule.

Personnel aboard the NOAA R/V Gloria Michelle, a 65’ western rigged steel stern trawler with a blue hull and white deckhouse, will carefully check each site for marked gear by cruising along a selected tow path before the net is set. Twenty-minute tows undertaken at 2.5 knots cover approximately 0.8 nautical miles. We encourage communicating helpful information to the R/V officers (via channels 13 or 16).

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and is vital to the effective monitoring of marine resources in the Commonwealth. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact me ([email protected], (508) 990-2860 x 139). If you have any questions about the MarineFisheries website, Facebook, or Twitter, please contact Story Reed ([email protected], 617- 626-1524).

Sincerely,

Matt Camisa Senior Marine Fisheries Biologist Cc. David Pierce, Director 14• M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m 2 0 1 7 p r i l A

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C-19 B-3 Station Label LAT LON LORAN_W LORAN_Y Station Label LAT LON LORAN_W LORAN_Y! Station Label LAT LON LORAN_W! LORAN_Y S-1 41.4211 -70.7533 14187.4 43918.0 S-17 41.2414 -70.7714 14234.8 43847.4 S-33 41.3694 -70.1018 13971.5 43844.5 Massachusetts Marine Fisheries S-2 41.4965 -71.0556C-5 14280.0C-8 43975.2 S-18 41.3144 -70.5920 14154.5 43862.0 S-34 41.4490 -70.1949 13983.6 43882.3 ! ! S-3 41.6815 -70.6983 14103.0 44104.1 S-19 41.3220 -70.8911C-20 14259.8C-18 43889.9 S-35 41.5037 -70.2543 13990.4 43907.9 Spring 2017 Planned Tow Locations ! ! B-2 B-8 S-4 41.5990 -70.7125 14129.6 43984.0 S-20 41.4137 -70.4767 14090.5 43891.5 S-36 41.6040 -70.0791 13903.7! 43930.8 ! S-5 41.5057 -70.8988 14220.0 43964.6 S-21 41.6230 -70.1753 13931.9 43946.0 S-37 41.4669 -70.0414 13926.0 43876.5 South of Cape Cod C-9 C-16 S-6 41.4817 -70.8447 14206.0C-6 43950.5! S-22 41.6214 -70.1205 13913.3 43940.7 S-38! 41.4455 -70.0972 13950.8 43873.0 S-7 41.4900 -70.7933! 14185.2 43949.0 S-23 41.4783 -70.3809 14041.3 43908.8 S-39 41.5006 -70.1587 13957.8 43898.9 S-8 41.5712 -70.7311 14143.1 43975.4 S-24C-4 41.5202 -70.1898 13963.4 43908.8 S-40 41.5523 -70.3279 14004.0 43932.5 S-9 41.4021 -70.7603 14194.5 43911.0 S-25! 41.3917 -70.1829 13993.6 43859.6 S-41 41.2882 -70.3364 14071.5 43831.4 S-10 41.3946 -70.8031 14211.3 43911.5 S-26 41.5072 -70.1185 13942.4 43897.9 S-42 41.5245 -69.9398 13876.4 43890.0 S-11 41.3944 -70.8448 14226.5 43915.5 S-27 41.4306 -70.3420 14039.4 43887.3 S-43 41.2362 -70.0201 13976.4 43787.3 S-12 41.3572 -70.9358 14267.8 43908.3 S-28C-3 41.4773 -70.2750 14004.4 43899.5 S-44 41.2496 -70.2385 14047.0 43808.5 ! S-13 41.3441 -70.5806 14143.5 43873.0 S-29 41.5298 -70.3586 14020.5 43926.5 S-45 41.2163 -70.1559 14026.8 43789.5B-6 S-14 41.3435 -70.6518 14169.2 43878.2 S-30 41.4513 -70.3197 14026.0 43893.4 S-46 41.2337 -70.0841 13998.5 43791.0 ! S-15 41.3226 -70.5118 14124.5 43858.5 S-31 41.5278 -70.4377 14048.5 43932.5 S-47 41.2037 -70.1154 14016.0 43781.6 S-16 41.3362 -70.5625 14139.2 43868.5 S-32 41.5839 -70.2167 13956.7 43934.9

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Rumor, Innuendo, and Random Speculation in the 7 1 0 2 U.S. & Canadian Lobster Industry The Barry Group Packer of Premium Seafood Since 1854 “Featuring the Best Damn Lobster Plant in North America” So you thought 2016 was interesting, Just wait

February is one of the longest months in the lobster their advocates and users are wise to inquire about products produced. Being able to pack large volumes year as Q-1/17 continues to evolve. Lobster component ratios and question the nefarious usage of of nets with limited labor will siphon off general raw inventories, for the most part have dissipated; the body and mince in some ‘blends’. material availability as well as curtailing the number of exceptions seem to be the smallest tails, 2-3 and 3-4 packers producing meats and tails. and the odd 20+ that will eventually sell as ‘show- Currently there is very little or no production of frozen pieces’. These small tails represent an opportunity for product; there is some fishing going on, but virtually all Meat and tail production, when done properly, foodservice, buffets and cost-conscious retailers that of the catch is going into the live trade. involves substantial investments in the plant as well as want lobster as an offering and aren’t scared of getting personnel, qualified labor is the exception not the rule. creative with ‘two-fers’ and ‘add-ons’ for surf-n-turf So, what’s going on? The majority of Canadian lobster Having retained staff, ready to start packing on May with steaks. Properly cooked these are gems that have packers are currently residing in Florida waiting for first, when the ‘season’ opens is a production managers great plate coverage when used in multiples. The 20+ the Boston Show while working on their tans and dream. The Barry Group facility in Neguac, New are rare and usually grace the Captains Table on cruise handicaps. There is an undercurrent of rumors about Brunswick is a prime example of an excellent facility lines and the High-Rollers Table in casinos. A good mergers and acquisitions, which, might make for and a very qualified work force. chef can make a 20+ tail a meal for two that needs a interesting announcements in Boston. These are annual platter instead of a plate. rumors, but they are indicative of the lobster industry’s Lobster is not the only shellfish that will start newfound lust for China. Make no mistake; the production in the next 90 days, there is also Snow Crab Seemingly, lobster meats are on allocation to existing Chinese market will exert considerable influence in the and Pandalus shrimp, both of which we produce. Both customers, we are still a few months away from warm 2017 production year. A seemingly insatiable appetite of these other species are also facing issues as quota, weather in the northern climes when lobster rolls start for ‘nets’, netted whole-cooks and netted blanched/ markets, and pricing continue to evolve as we get ready appearing on every menu. CK and CKL each have raw will drive shore prices as well as determining the for the openings. Best regards, Dana

- Fiberglass Skiffs 10 to 24 feet LOBSTER TALK - Fiberglass Repair FROM THE LOBSTER WHISPERER - Boat Rebuild/ Finishing ec-Treasurer, Dave Casoni gave his “boxed” lecture to 30-40 adults at the Cape Cod Community College recently. Dave outlines the working of a conventional lobster trap, explaining how the basics Shave not changed-only that the “new ones do not make good coffee tables”! He also points out that we are trying to “outsmart” a creature that virtually has no brain and that’s “bad for our ego”.

Dave also explained the life cycle of the lobster as well as the daily workings of harvesting and all the regulations and laws associated with lobstering from bait to whales. There were multiple questions asked as well as audience personal experiences.

The students were thrilled to receive all of the M.L.A. handouts which were a big hit. Original schedule was for approx., 1 hour 15 minutes. The “never at a loss for words”, Dave, spoke and answered questions in a little over 2 hours, to the delight of the attendees!

If you, or anyone you know, have been approached or asked about giving a talk on lobsters, call the M.L.A. office to see what we can do! If you have given talks to a group on our industry, let us know so that we can put something in our newspaper. All lobster educational promotion is a benefit to the world of lobstering. Custom Built Fishing Boats Dave Casoni (978) 979-1795 • www.capecodderboats.com

18• M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m GUEST COLUMN This will be a long drawn out process with several imposed on the recreational anglers and charter boat opportunities for public comment. fleet to fish within the wind turbine areas? Is this the next surprise that results in denying us access to the 2 0The 1 7 Proposed We are not talking about a few turbine units close to fishery? shore in state waters such as those at Block Island, we Then we get into the fact that some conclude that the p r iWind l Turbines are talking about hundreds of multistory units in a grid A pattern encompassing prime fishing grounds. But no recreational and charter boat fleet are not fishing within in New Enlgand one wants to see hundreds of supper large wind turbines these areas based upon flawed Marine Recreational in their backyard, better known as “not in my backyard Information Program (“MRIP”) data and charter boat (“NIMBY”), so let’s place the super monster wind fleet data utilized by a select few captains to cite the Federal Waters turbines units by the hundreds well offshore where they Block Island wind turbines. It is well understood that Located in Prime Fishing Grounds Offshore are out of sight. However, there was no consideration both recreational anglers and charter boat captains from South of the Vineyard And East of Rhode of the impact to the recreational anglers, charter boat Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Island and Connecticut captains and the commercial fleet as well as the impact York fish these waters. to spawning grounds, forage fish, game fish, turtles, How about the impact to spawning grounds, forage whales and marine mammals that are found in these here are thousands of acres of federal waters in fish, game fish, turtles, whales and marine mammals? areas. New England that have been leased to different Should we be concerned? The typical response is that utility generation companies associated with the the wind turbine units will create structure that results T The proposed areas are prime fishing grounds to our in habitat to attract forage and game fish, as observed sighting of wind turbines in federal waters offshore. recreational and commercial fleet. Many of the easterly These areas include prime fishing grounds ranging beneath the oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. areas are spawning grounds for herring and squid. from Coxes Ledge to east of The Claw and south to Most of us would agree that the base structures of the Coxes Ledge provides a mix of groundfish and pelagics the Fingers and/or north of the Dump as indicated with the other areas being pelagic hot spots for sharks, on the Figure from the Bureau of Ocean Energy https://www.boem.gov/ tuna, mahi and billfish. uploadedImages/BOEM/Renewable_ Management (BOEM).1 These areas are subject to Energy_Program/State_Activities/RI_ ongoing geotechnical investigations by commercial We are being reassured that we will not be denied and_MA_L.jpg vessels this past fishing season. These locations are access to fish in these areas. Logic dictates that the only in the initial phase of the sighting process and use of bottom gear and nets typically associated with require additional geotechnical surveys as well as other commercial fishing may not be safe and deemed not turbines will provide habitat favorable for forage fish environmentally related surveys in an attempt to obtain feasible in such areas. Insurance coverage may not be and for ground fishing or targeting species such as approval to sight the proposed wind turbine units. possible for the commercial fleet to fish within these striped bass and bluefish. areas. Is it possible that the same restrictions could be

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If we are targeting large pelagics such as makos, and other matter in our waters for their very survival. to the environment and the people that rely on such for l i r p threshers, bluefin tuna, etc., how will one safely Electrical charges are emitted by living and non-living their livelihood? Or will the public potentially be held navigate around the base of the wind turbine mater. Will the electrolysis of a subsurface cable responsible to pay for possible poor decisions just to 7 1 0 2 structure(s) to avoid our gear getting chaffed or impact shark behavior? Studies of great white shark promote “green energy”. tangled if one were to hook onto a ballistic monster conducted in our waters have shown that the sharks mako or bluefin tuna? So how far should each wind have had encounters and attacks of mini torpedo like I have more questions than I do answers and there turbine unit be placed or what is the appropriate submarines as a result of the electrolysis emitted by the are a lot of questions to be answered prior to the distance between each unit so we can safely navigate equipment. We need to see credible scientific studies of turbines being constructed. I am all for green and land pelagics in the turbine areas? A credible the impact of electrolysis from the miles of subsurface energy that makes economic sense with manageable study assessing the adequate and safe distance to cable proposed from the wind turbines to shore. Studies environmental impact. We will see if this is the case land pelagic is lacking and is absolutely necessary, will be needed on spawning grounds, forage fish, game or if this is a clear case of NIMBY clean green agenda reasonable and appropriate in order to sight the units. fish, pelagics, turtles and marine mammals that inhabit that does not give a hoot about us and the impact on these areas. the environment! We need to get it in writing that we The Block Island wind turbine project is located near will not be denied access to fishing within these areas shore in state waters. The fish found within the Block On land there are restrictions regarding the safe once they are constructed. Island wind turbine project waters did not include distance of permitted activities from a turbine in the large pelagics found in the proposed wind turbine the event of a turbine collapse. Will restrictions be Capt Mike Pierdinock has been a charter boat captain areas well off shore in federal waters. The sighting implemented in the future out on the high seas? Will on the vessel “Perseverance” (www.cpfcharters.com) of the Block Island wind turbines did not include we be prevented from navigating or fishing in these for over 15 years and fishes north and south of Cape and evaluation and assessment of an appropriate grid areas in the event of ice/snow sheer as with land based Cod for groundfish, striped bass and large pelagics. pattern or distance between each turbine in order to wind turbines? He actively participates in fishery management issues safely navigate and fish for large pelagics. The species and serves as the Massachusetts Chairman of the found in each area are significantly different and we Then there is the noise and flicker effect. On land Recreational Fishing Alliance and is on the Board are not comparing apples to apples. More study is locals are suffering from negative or stressful effects of Directors of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat needed. as a result of noise and shadowing flicker. Will this be Association. He presently serves on the Massachusetts a problem for those navigating this area or fishing on Marine Fisheries Commission; National Marine And then we have navigational safety? The recreational the high seas? Seems to be a problem with humans, Fishery Service, Atlantic Highly Migratory Species anglers, charter boat and commercial fleet fish and how about fish and mammals in this area? Advisory Panel; and the New England Fishery typically navigate through this area only a few months Management Council, Recreational Advisory Panel. There are many examples of wind turbines throughout out of the year and sometimes in nasty winds and seas. He can be heard Sundays on FM 95.9 WATD on Capt the world but none are located as far offshore as being Have any studies been completed for these New England Lou’s Nautical Talk Radio show discussing fishery proposed in our waters. The infrastructure needed and waters assessing what would be a safe distance between management issues that impact recreational anglers associated cost is such that the economics dictate that wind turbines platforms in order to safely navigate this and charter boat captains. the turbines must be multistory in height in a tight grid area? Additionally, homeland security may implement pattern by the hundreds over a large area in order for “safety zones” and prohibit boating and fishing within the project to make economic sense. Also, ongoing the turbine fields. maintenance costs will be magnified by the proposed Will the subsurface transmission cables and the turbine distance and environmental conditions. These vibrations of the devices have impact on the local fish New England federal water located well offshore is populations, whales, turtles, etc.? Will the electrolysis known for high winds and waves not to mention the of the subsurface cable negatively affect sharks? highly corrosive saltwater environment. Sharks have electro receptors on their “nose” that can sense electrical charges. The sharks’ electro receptors Are we too eager to promote “green energy” that we are needed for the sharks to locate forage fish, game fish are putting a blind eye to the hidden costs and impacts

THE MLA LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association continues to need support for its Legal Defense Fund. This dedicated fund has been and will be used 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.

Thank you for your continued support. 20• M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m

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2 0 1 7 How do you handle your eggers?

The topic of handling lobsters is always at the forefront of most seminar topics when p r i l dealing with quality issues. When the topic of handling eggers was presented to me by A a lobsterman and that handling eggers with care is one of the utmost important steps to ensure future stock recruitment. NOAA Fisheries Announces After listening to and thinking about their concerns for the future of the lobster stocks I started asking fishermen this exact question. The fishermen all agreed that handling 2017 At-Sea Monitoring Coverage eggers with care is extremely important and that they return eggers tail first after Levels for Groundfish Sector Fishery V-notching them. Another nugget to think about when handling egg bearing females is that the time NOAA Fisheries announces that for fishing year 2017 the total target at-sea between spawning and hatching is estimated to be 9 to 11 months. How many times is monitoring coverage level is 16 percent of all groundfish sector trips. that lobster caught and returned in those months and what is the impact on her clutch?

This target coverage level is a 2 percentage point increase from the 2016 How many eggs are lost and here’s one better will they survive? There is no way to coverage level (14 percent). As the target coverage level is set based on an tell.Food All for you Thought…….How can do collectively do isyou try. handle Try to your handle eggers? your brood stock with as much average of at-sea monitoring data from the past 3 full groundfish fishing years, care as possible. this level is set based on data from the 2013-2015 fishing years. The topic of handling lobsters is always atThe the forefront take away of most here seminar is that topics the simplest action whenof placing dealing with eggers quality in issues. the water When tail first helps Federally funded observer coverage provided by the Northeast Fishery Observer the topic of handling eggers was presented Program to meet the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) toher me byprotect a lobsterman the eggs and thatas shehandling curls her tail and requirements will partially satisfy the 16 percent coverage requirement. eggerssinks with to carethe bottom.is one of the Let’s utmost hope she’s not importantpicked stepsoff onto ensure the way future down! stock Remember these Sectors will therefore actually pay for at-sea monitoring coverage on less than recruitment. 16 percent of their groundfish trips, but the total will depend on the SBRM eggsAfter listeningare the tofuture and thinking stocks about in whichyou will theirwant concerns to harvest for the fromfuture of7 theto 8lobster years from now. So coverage rates, which are not yet out. stocks I started asking fishermen this exact question.the next The time fishermen you return all agreed an that eggbearing female We expect to be able to reimburse sectors for some portion of their ASM costs. handlingto the eggerssea, do with it carewith is careextremely don’t toss her! Every importantegg matters! and that they return eggers tail We do not yet have the information we need to determine the reimbursement first after V-notching them. rate. We were able to reimburse 85 percent of at-sea monitoring costs in 2016, Another nugget to think about when handling egg bearing females is that the time between spawning and hatching is estimated to be 9 to 11 months. How many times is but expect the 2017 reimbursement rate to be lower. that lobster caught and returned in those months and what is the impact on her clutch? How many eggs are lost and here’s one better will they survive? There is no way to tell. Certain sector groundfish trips, those using gillnets with 10-inch or greater mesh All you can do collectively is try. Try to handle your brood stock with as much care as possible. in Southern New England and Inshore Georges Bank, are also excluded from The take away here is that the simplest action of placing eggers in the water tail first the ASM requirement due to their low catch of groundfish species. This further helps her protect the eggs as she curls her tail and sinks to the bottom. Let’s hope she’s not picked off on the way down! RememberDear MLAthese Members, eggs are the future stocks in which reduces the portion of sector trips subject to industry-funded monitoring and you will want to harvest from 7 to 8 years from now. So the next time you return an egg better focuses monitoring resources. bearing female to the sea, do it $199.00with care don’t plus toss FREE her! Every SHIPPING egg matters!

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This application should contain accurate and detailed information and should be accompanied by a transcript of Scholastic Record, filled in by the Headmaster (or Principal), signed and sealed. Applications should be addressed to: Scholarship Committee, Mass. Lobstermen's Assoc., 8 Otis Place, Scituate, MA 02066-1323. This must be filed no later than April 3 0 th.

Name: ------Home Address: ------City/Town: State Zip _

Date of Birth: Place of Birth: ------Father's (or guardian's) Name: Occupation _

Is he a current member of the Mass. Lobstermen's Association? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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Are both parents living? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Do you have anyone financially dependent upon you? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, please explain: _

How much financial aid can you expect from your family in your first year of college or trade school?

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Have you applied? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Have you been accepted for admission? [ ] Yes [ ] No

What is the tuition? $ ------Have you received any other scholarships? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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For what business or profession do you expect to prepare: ------2 0 1 7 In what extra-curricular activities have you participated: _ p r i l A

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p r i l Wind’s lease By Audra Parker, March 16, 2017 All of this raises the question of why Cape Wind Clearly, the only way to remove the possibility of A After months of silence, lawyers for Cape Wind spoke has renewed its lease, and why it insists it is pushing exploitation of Nantucket Sound is to take back Cape loud and clear in court at the end of last year. forward. One answer may be the lease itself. Issued Wind’s lease. In a major victory last year for the “This project is going forward unequivocally,” Cape by the U.S. Department of Interior in 2010, the lease Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, the town of Wind attorney Christopher Marraro told a U.S. District is valid until the year 2041. Cape Wind has more than Barnstable and other plaintiffs challenging the federal Court judge during a conference in Washington, D.C., two decades to continue pushing for construction of review process for Cape Wind, the court ruled that the in December. its own project or to transfer the development rights Department of Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to another developer. Much can change in that time. Service violated federal laws. As a result, the court Cape Wind’s assertion in court that it is still intending A tenacious private developer who has spent $100 vacated key environmental reviews on which the lease to put 130 wind turbines in Nantucket Sound is million trying to build his offshore wind project is relies, but not the lease itself. further buttressed by a second recent development. In unlikely to let go of this valuable asset easily. December, Cape Wind made its annual $88,000 lease This decision means the agencies must conduct new payment to the federal government to keep control of Consider also the recent progress of the offshore environmental reviews before Cape Wind can go 46 square miles of Nantucket Sound. wind industry in the U.S. Since Cape Wind was first forward. However, there is no requirement that the proposed over 15 years ago, offshore wind turbines federal government reinstate Cape Wind’s lease, which These developments fly in the face of what had been a have become more efficient, multiple new sites have is suspended through July, per the developer’s own growing consensus in the media, on Beacon Hill and been identified as suitable for development, and utility request. Interior has the authority and justification here on the Cape and Islands that Cape Wind had, as companies now have mandates to buy power from to make the decision to terminate the lease and the Cape Cod Times wrote recently, “given up”, and offshore wind. Last year, the federal government stop the agencies from moving forward with new wind projects would now only be sited where they announced an aggressive program to deploy 86,000 environmental review, especially when many new belong -- farther offshore in less conflicted and less megawatts of offshore wind in U.S. waters by 2050. alternatives now exist. environmentally sensitive areas. As a result, experienced European companies and new We must stay vigilant until Cape Wind’s lease is Cape Wind is facing a very tough battle if it is U.S. entrants have been buying lease areas up and vacated, putting a stop to this poorly sited project once “unequivocally” moving forward with the project. In down the East Coast. And while the number of bidders and for all. Because once Nantucket Sound is gone, it’s the past two years, Cape Wind’s power contracts were and lease sale prices have fluctuated wildly since gone forever. canceled by Massachusetts utilities, it lost state permits for transmission lines needed to bring its power he federal government first started running offshore Audra Parker is president and CEO of the Alliance to ashore, it was cut out of a Massachusetts energy bill lease auctions in 2013, the most recent one had six Protect Nantucket Sound. with an offshore wind mandate, and it faced a major different bidders driving up the price for 120 square M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m • 31 A CALENDAR l i r p April 2017 7 1 0 2 4/13 Marine Fisheries Commission meeting 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough MA 10:30am

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Stellwagen Sanctuary and Herring Boats

The Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary Advisory Council Sanctuary to get involved with the Federal Fisheries in order to avoid having their fishermen hang-up on (SAC) met on March 8th, and what turned out to be Council to push to have the Federal Council prohibit the wrecks. The Sanctuary noted, however, that the the major topic discussion was “Sea Herring”. The fishing for Herring on the Bank or even anywhere locations of “historical” wrecks are not being released original Agenda given to the SAC members’ days close to the shore. For lobster fishermen, this is a bait to anyone (example-the wreck of the S.S. Portland). before did not have this listed. It was added to the issue!!! Another part of this is gear conflicts between, One SAC commercial representative said that while agenda only about a day before the meeting. mostly, lobster fishermen and these large herring he understood that the sanctuary may not want sites trawlers. The lobster industry is obviously opposed to disturbed, by divers, that knowing where they are This issue focused on the Herring , so called, having gear conflicts and gear loss from these vessels could help make sure fishing operations don’t cause Research Set Aside (RSA) program that allows but on the other hand, the lobster industry needs bait damage to the sites. Herring Boats to continue to fish for Herring mostly and if bait can be found offshore will herring bait in Herring Area 1A (Gulf of Maine) after the regular prices go further up? The Sanctuary also discussed updates on revising Quota has been taken and shut down for the year. This the Stellwagen Management Plan. Revising that plan program involves only 909 mts of the Area 1A 31,115 In the end, the SAC was asked if the Sanctuary should from its inception in the early 2000’s was due for mts Quota and only lasts about one month in late Fall become involved in the Federal Council process. review but it was noted that there isn’t any funds to (Nov-Dec). The RSA allows herring vessels to fish, The vote was “yes”. The Commercial Fixed Gear do the revision. The Sanctuary is, however, having a providing lobster bait with part of the money earned representative, Bill Adler, was the only abstaining group reviewing plan. going to financing biological research on Sea Herring. vote because, he noted that he didn’t want gear conflicts with any fixed gear but at also noted that the There were a number of reports given on the federal The problem is that these boats are mostly bait, particularly, for lobster fishermen is needed and activities for Management in federal waters, a Massachusetts based mid-water trawlers and pair not what could be the increased cost if these vessels recreational fishing summit update, a whale report Oh trawlers. They do fish sometimes on Stellwagen as are forced to fish out on George’s Bank and if they Goodie !?, various updates on activities by members well as in Area 1B where Sea Herring is found in late can find herring our there at this late Fall time. As and how to celebrate the Sanctuaries 25th anniversary. Fall. Several Sea Herring biologists (Federal) were was noted earlier, this topic was not on the original During the members’ updates, Commercial Fixed present and gave a presentation on the Research Set SAC agenda but became the major topic of the entire Gear rep., Bill Adler, did note that the lobster Aside program and what it does and how it is helpful meeting. fishermen along the South Shore and Cape Cod Bay to management and the industry. are still. “out of business” due to the federal “Whale There was also a discussion on a letter signed by all Plan” and are trying to work with the federal agencies This presentation was followed by public comment Sanctuaries Chairs asking the Secretary of Commerce to be able to fish some form during the closed to on the whole idea of allowing these vessels to fish to improve enforcement for the various Sanctuaries. fishing timetable. herring and on the Bank. There were seven speakers SAC members approved having the Stellwagen all voicing opposition to allowing these boats to fish Sanctuary sign on to the request. There was also a Bill Adler-Commercial Fishing Gear anywhere on or near to Stellwagen. They wanted discussion on “dive sites” on the Bank. Some of these Representative them to fish 30 -50 miles out. The comments ranged sites are accessible to divers and their locations are from dispensing forage fish needed by whales and listed. The Commercial fishing representatives on the tuna fish to taking other species. They wanted the SAC noted that they should be given the site location 32• M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m BOEM, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ink Agreement

2 0 1 7 Formalizing Coordination on Managing Offshore Sand Resources p r i l A

he Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the U.S. The mission of BOEM’s Marine Minerals Program is to facilitate access to and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have signed a Memorandum of manage the Nation’s OCS non-energy marine minerals, particularly sand T Understanding (MOU) that will enhance coordination on managing sand, and gravel, through environmentally responsible stewardship of resources, prudent gravel and shell resources from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), which consists assessments of exploration and leasing activities, coordination with governmental of 1.7 billion acres of seafloor under federal jurisdiction. partners, engagement of stakeholders, strategic planning, and mission-focused BOEM Acting Director Walter Cruickshank and James C. Dalton, Corps scientific research to improve decision-making and risk management. Director of Civil Works, signed the agreement for the two agencies. Renee Orr, The OCS Lands Act establishes BOEM as the only federal agency authorized to Chief of BOEM’s Office of Strategic Resources, announced the accord during lease access to non-energy mineral resources from the OCS for shore protection, her remarks at the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) beach nourishment, or wetland restoration projects undertaken by a federal, state Coastal Summit in Washington, D.C. or local government. In exercising this authority, BOEM may issue a negotiated This agreement establishes a framework for early and sustained coordination non-competitive lease for the use of OCS sand to a qualifying entity. and cooperation between BOEM and the Corps. It will help each agency meet its mission by building upon the relationship they have had for more than two For more information about BOEM’s Marine Minerals Program, visit the decades. The MOU supports consistency in environmental compliance, project website, http://www.boem.gov/Marine-Minerals-Program/. Follow us on scheduling, and negotiated agreement requirements for projects proposing to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media channels. OCS sand, gravel, and shell resources, for which there has been a growing demand Contacts: Marjorie Weisskohl 703-787-1304 in recent years.

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On behalf of the Commission and the 15 Atlantic coastal were conducted for 10 species, more states, I am pleased to present our 2016 Annual Report. than 50 public hearings were held to The report fulfills our obligation to inform Congress solicit stakeholder input on potential on the Commission’s use of public funds, provides our management changes, and multiple stakeholders with a summary of activities and progress in management documents were approved. carrying out our cooperative stewardship responsibilities, The Report from our Chair on the next and reflects our Commissioners’ commitment to page identifies other notable actions accountability and transparency in all they do to manage regarding Southern New England and rebuild fisheries under their care. American lobster, Atlantic menhaden and cobia.

We remain grateful to the Administration, Members of ACCSP went through a number of significant changes. Congress, our governors and state legislators for their The Program now falls fully under the Commission’s continued support. Many of our accomplishments governance to better integrate data collection with would not have been possible without their trust and fisheries management and assessment activities. This confidence. In addition, the fiscal, staff and technical change will also increase the participation of our support provided by NOAA Fisheries and USFWS to Commissioners in the continued evolution of the the Commission and states is critically important to our Program. The Marine Recreational Information interstate fisheries management program, science and Program’s Access Point Angler Intercept Survey was data collection activities. conducted by the states through ACCSP for the first time in 2016. This transition has resulted in greater buy-in by 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of the Commission, the recreational anglers. providing our Commissioners with the opportunity to reflect on the achievements that result when 15 sovereign The Commission has continued to work closely with its states come together with a common vision. Over the sister Commissions in the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific to past three-quarters of a century, the Commission has evolved from a group of states that met annually to engage with our state and federal partners to reinforce discuss common fishery issues to an organization that the economic and social returns that come from investing maintains obligatory management programs for 27 in marine fisheries management and science. The overall coastal species. Concomitantly, the Commission’s staff investment is relatively modest; however, the returns and budget have also grown significantly to support are impressive. Commission-managed marine resources dynamic interstate fisheries management, science, habitat generate billions of dollars in economic activity annually and data collection programs. and provide tens of thousands of jobs within our coastal communities. This three Commission alliance has shown At the Commission’s 75th Annual Meeting, we brought to be an effective approach to unify the messages of 24 together past, present and future Commission leaders U.S. coastal states through one strong voice on national to highlight our strengths and envision the future fisheries issues. of interstate fisheries management. The common themes throughout this conversation were: people I continue to be amazed by the staff’s devotion, energy are the Commission’s most valuable resource; climate and creativity to support healthy marine fisheries, change is going to impact nearly every facet of fisheries and appreciate the commitment of Commissioners to management; and partnerships will continue to be the our Vision, Sustainably Managing Atlantic Coastal foundation of the Commission’s success. Partnerships Fisheries. It is always worth remembering the Legislative between state and federal managers, law makers Commissioners and Governors’ Appointees provide and stakeholders will need to be fostered to ensure their time and expertise to the Commission without sustainability of the valuable Atlantic marine resources compensation. As noted earlier, it is the people that make for coming generations. the Commission.

2016 was another busy year for the Commission’s Thank you all for your commitment to the Commission science and management programs. Annual fishery and the successful management of marine resources specifications were established for 11 species, assessments along the Atlantic coast.

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In 2016, the Commission celebrated its by working with our federal partners to place lobster 75th Annual Meeting in Bar Harbor, as a high priority for federal enforcement and joint Maine. The meeting provided ample enforcement agreements activities. opportunities to reflect back on our history, greatest achievements and ACCSP came under the governance of the Commission the elements that have allowed us to to allow for fuller integration of data collection, remain successful and relevant since management and science activities. ACCSP also took our first meeting in New York City in over conduct of the Marine Recreational Information 1941. Fundamental to this success has been the shared Program’s Access Point Angler Intercept Survey for recognition among the states that they can accomplish the Atlantic states. The transition of ACCSP from an more working together than alone, our unique and independent program to one under the Commission’s fruitful relationship with our federal partners, and our auspices occurred better than anyone could have hoped commitment to prioritizing long-term sustainability and is already showing positive results. Finally, ACCSP over short-term benefits. rolled out new tools to enhance opportunities for electronic reporting via eTrips/mobile, a tablet-based These attributes were clearly evidenced in 2016. program for harvesters, and eDR, a swipe card system for Through our combined efforts, we approved a new dealers in Maine and Massachusetts. Atlantic Herring Amendment, using the latest science to refine the way we manage spawning area closures. There will be much to do in 2017 and beyond. With In response to the American lobster benchmark stock the addition of three new species in just three years, the assessment, we initiated an addendum to address the number of Commission-managed species has risen to 27. depleted condition of the Southern New England stock We will need to find creative solutions to adapt to the and increased our monitoring of the Gulf of Maine impacts of climate change on our coastal environment stock in light of settlement decline in recent years. We and marine resources. This includes improving the continued to make progress on the development of a resiliency of shorelines and coastal communities, new Atlantic menhaden amendment, with a first-of- addressing stock declines in response to increasingly its-kind socioeconomic survey and steady progress on warmer ocean temperatures and modifying allocation ecological-based reference points. We entered the realm schemes in response to shifting species distributions. In of cobia management, beginning the development of an addition to ecological factors, the Commission will be interstate fishery management plan to complement that challenged by a new administration and will focus on of the South Atlantic Council. On the science front, ensuring the states have the fiscal and staff resources to we adopted the weakfish benchmark stock assessment effectively manage and monitor the resources entrusted to and regional stock assessments for tautog. The latter us by the public. assessment will form the basis of regional management for this important Southern New England and Mid- The Commission’s founders could not have envisioned Atlantic species. We also devoted considerable resources or even contemplated many of today’s challenges, but to conducting benchmark stock assessments for red with the foundation they laid we are in a position to take drum, spot, croaker and Atlantic sturgeon, all of which on any challenge, big or small. Although we face many we fully expect to be finalized in 2017. obstacles, we will rely upon the Commission’s strengths – chief among them partnerships, institutional knowledge The Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee and a deep bench of forward thinking individuals – to improved and coordinated enforcement activities address whatever the future holds. The Commission has a directed at illegal glass eel harvest, culminating in the long track record of meeting formidable challenges head- conviction of seven individuals for trafficking more on through cooperation, ingenuity and hard work. As I than $1.9 million worth of elvers. The Committee enter my final year as Commission Chair, I am motivated developed recommendations for a commercial tagging by our past successes to meet 2017 head on and look system for tautog. Additionally, it responded to lobster forward to strengthening the legacy of the Atlantic States industry concerns about illegal activity in federal waters Marine Fisheries Commission.

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Preliminary Agenda Tuesday May 9 The agenda is subject to change. Bulleted 8:00 – 10:15 a.m. American Lobster items represent the anticipated major Management Board (continued) issues to be discussed or acted upon at 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Law Enforcement the meeting. The final agenda will include Committee additional items and may revise the bulleted • Review and Update 2017 Action Plan Items items provided below. The agenda reflects • Review and Discuss Ongoing Enforcement the current estimate of time required for Activities scheduled Board meetings. The Commission • Review and Discuss ASMFC Species may adjust this agenda in accordance with Management Issues • Update Survey for Enforceability Guidelines Wednesday May 10 the actual duration of Board meetings. • Develop Orientation Process for New Members Interested parties should anticipate Boards • Federal and State Agency Updates 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Executive Committee starting earlier or later than indicated (A portion of this meeting may be a closed session for Committee herein. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tautog Management Board members and Commissioners only) • Report of the Administrative Oversight • Technical Committee Harvest Reduction Committee Monday May 8 Analyses • Discussion on Advisory Panel Members Serving 8:00 a.m. – Noon Climate • Review Technical Committee Reports for as Board Proxies Change Work Group Long Island Sound, New Jersey/New York • Bight and Delaware/Maryland/Virginia Continue to Draft White Papers on • Future Annual Meetings Update Science and Policy Strategies to Assist the • Review Regional Working Group Feedback Commission in Adapting its Management • Executive Director’s Annual Performance to Changes in Species Abundance and • Review Distribution Resulting from Climate Change Review and Consider Draft Amendment 1 for Impacts Public Comment 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Coastal Sharks 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Atlantic Herring Section 1:00 – 3:15 p.m. Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board • Review Final Rule for NOAA Fisheries • Review and Consider Draft Addendum I for Management Board Highly Migratory Species Amendment 5b Final Approval • Review and Consider Draft Addendum V for Public Comment (Dusky Sharks) • Discuss 2016 Spawning Closure Pilot • Consider Complementary Management Program • Review and Consider Approval of the 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment Terms of Measures (if necessary) • Consider 2017 Fishery Management Plan Reference Review and State Compliance Reports • Board Guidance to Stock Assessment 11:00 a.m. – Noon Atlantic Coastal 2:45 – 5:15 p.m. American Lobster Subcommittee Regarding Development of Cooperative Statistics Program Management Board Biological Reference Points for the 2018 (ACCSP) Coordinating Council Benchmark Assessment • Review and Consider American Lobster Draft • ACCSP Status Report Addendum XXV for Final Approval 3:30 – 5:45 p.m. Atlantic Menhaden o Program Status • American Lobster Gulf of Maine/Georges Management Board Bank Subcommittee Report • Update on Development of Draft Amendment 3 • Update on Development of Lobster Draft Addendum XXVI • Biological Ecological Reference Point Work Group Progress Report • Discussion on New England Fishery Management Council Deep-Sea Coral • Provide Guidance to Technical Committee Amendment Regarding Stock Projections • Consider 2017 Fishery Management Plan Review and State Compliance Reports

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From March 2nd to April 9th, the following three research vessels will operating in and the moorings are as follows: around the red box shown below: R/V Neil Armstrong from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the R/V Endeavor from the University of Rhode Island, and the Longitude Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude Latitude R/V Hugh Sharp from the University of Delaware. 70.7305° W 40.5020° N 70.6567° W 40.4578° N 70.5650° W 40.4588° N 70.6833° W 40.5090° N 70.6567° W 40.4389° N 70.5624° W 40.4597° N

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In addition to moorings, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (shown below) will be deployed during the day within the black and grey boxes in the map above.

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“Can’t hold a candle to…” Before electricity, workers needed a second set of hands to hold a candle for them. Holding a candle was clearly a less challenging job, so someone who isn’t even qualified to provide light to a competent worker obviously wouldn’t be able to perform the task himself.

“Dressed to the nines.” Meaning to dress exceptionally well, there’s no concrete consensus on the origin of “dressing to the nines,” but the most popular theory comes from the fact that the very best suits used a full nine yards of fabric.

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Will pay $10 for every AD#9 (1/17) WANTED Receiving scale- Seafood related scale AD# 21 (1/17) LOOKING TO BUY 4′ traps. Good to great LB of GB and GOM cod allocated for 2017 fishing season. Call stainless steel a must. Contact Ted at 843-267-3473 or send shape, 1.5 mesh, bridle end parlor. Damian-774-216-1500 or text 617-827-1084”. pics and pricing to [email protected] www.mrfish.com AD# 22 (1/17) WANTED – AREA 2 permit any allocation 508 AD#4 (1/17) –Wanted to buy-Hi-flyers, also poly balls and go- AD #10(1/17) SERVICE – Diesel fuel cleaned – mooring diving 542 5729 deeps-call 978-257-1062 – propeller repair – will travel call Fran 781-545-4154 AD# 23 (1/17) FOR SALE – 1973 East Bay Boat Works 48 ft AD#5 (2/17)-Wanted- NE Multispecies permit with GB or GOM AD#11 (1/17) FOR SALE– 70/-48″- 24″ -15″ traps- good x 16 ft beam wooden vessel, Harker’s Island GM 1271 TI with cod. Will pay $10 for every LB of GB and GOM cod allocated for runners new vents ready to fish $20 a piece 508-367-0757 a 514 2:1 twin disc. Was rigged for gillnetting, would make an 2017 fishing season. Call or text 617-827-1084 excellent lobster boat. It’s all hydraulic. Best reasonable offer AD#12 (1/17) FOR SALE –75 fish totes $5.00 each Real good Call Bryon at 508-728-883 AD #6 (1/17) FOR SALE– 1993 30′ South Shore fiberglass condition-purchase as many as needed Call Dave @ 781-608- hull boat, 265 John Deere engine with 5063 hours, 12″ hauler, 9672 AD# 24 (1/17) WANTED transferable OUTER CAPE COASTAL Garmin Sounder/ Plotter, JRC Radar/ Plotter, AMFM stereo, 75 PERMIT with or without boat. Please call Dave at 443-902-0545 gallon fuel tank under the floor. Located in Stonington, Maine. AD#13 (1/17) FOR SALE – 4 Bladed inch and a 1/2 Shaft All in very good condition asking $ 46,000.00. Contact Jim @ 22×22 propeller ( Excellent Condition) Call Dave @ 978-283- AD# 25 (1/17) – LOOKING TO BUY – 31-36 Downeast Boat set 207-952-0258. 0944 up for Lobster Calvin Beal, Flowers, Wayne Beal, RP, Mitchell Cove or H&H Call 818-277-5204 AD#14 (1/17) FOR SALE–300 3ft x 24 inch lobster traps -Fished AD# 26(1/17) WANTED to buy lobster crates and fish totes call December 2016 – 200 for $ 10.00 David 508-558-6861 HYDRO-SLAVE each and 100 for $ 15.00 each Call SAME DAY SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Ray @ 978-239-7439 (Marblehead) AD# 27 (1/17) WANTED Area 2 federal lobster permit or area 2 Rhode Island state trap tags. I will take either or both. Let’s “THINKING OF BUILDING A NEW BOAT?” AD#15 (1/17) FOR SALE -(41) make a deal. Please call John @ 401 952 4751 LET US QUOTE YOU ON A POWER STEERING OR A POT HAULER. 36″x22.5″x15″,Riverdale wire,10 AD# 28(1/17) FOR SALE– Area 1 Federal Lobster Permit with HAULERS AVAILABLE 8” TO 17” gauge bridge,10 gauge hauling end, • ALUMINUM BACKPLATE 12 gauge body, shrimp mesh heads, attached Nth., GOM Scallop permit $60,000 call Dave @ 978- • POLISHED STAINLESS BACKPLATE 857-9419 • ALL STAINLESS HARDWARE wedge bricks, plastic runners (24) 39″x22.5″x15″,Riverdale wire,10 POWER STEERING AVAILABLE IN 5 CLASSES gauge bridge,10 gauge hauling end, AD# 29 (1/17) FOR SALE – Iveco N60 ENT marine Diesel • UP TO 120 FEET 380HP with approximately 4000 hours. Includes Harness • STAINLESS QUADRANT ASSEMBLIES 12 gauge body, shrimp mesh heads, • STAINLESS HELMS wedge bricks, plastic runners.$50 computer and gauges. It has new injectors, turbo, and heat each Used lobster traps(19) 40.5″ exchanger. Also a recent head job with new valves $10,000.00 16” SPOKED WHEEL Call Bryon at 508-728-8830. • BRONZE DUAL RAM A- frame traps, Riverdale wire, 12 • CHROME QUADRANT ASSEMBLY gauge body and ends, shrimp mesh heads(25) 36″x21″x13.5″ Rectangle AD# 30 (2/17) FOR SALE-1989 40′ Young Brothers, repowered ELECTRIC CLUTCHES HIGH EFFICIENCY VANE style, Riverdale wire, 12 gauge body, in 2010 – 3208 375HP. All updated electronics. Very well PUMP maintained, currently fishing. Asking $85,000. Inquire @978- $544.70 shrimp mesh heads$35 each (110) • 100% Stainless Steel construction 281-8129 • Rudder side thrust eliminated 5×11 bullet buoys $1 ea Call 508- • no stress on boat timbers 246-4009 AD# 31(1/17) FOR SALE– Ma. conch permit with 200 wire 5.5 HP HONDA POWER UNIT OUR NEW GENERATION SUPER BLOCKS AD#16 (1/17) FOR SALE Tractor pots, 3 sinko runners, excellent cond. 20 trawl lines and buoys • 11GPM @ 1500 PSI 2 Stage Pump • 4” Low LIP and HI LIP 508 996 1001 • Light, Versatile and Portable • 5” Low LIP and HI LIP trailer full of gill nets. Approximately • This unit will power 10” • 2000 lb. Capacity 100 nets all stored in net bags. and 12” and 14” Haulers • Sealed tapered AD# 32 (1/17) FOR SALE–Used Traps 3 & 4 Footers $10.00 • Ideal for outboards and roller bearings Mixed mesh sizes from 8″-6.5″. and up. Call Pete 978-356-8950 other small boats • Aluminum Sheaves Most are in great shape, some new. • Log Splitter • Stainless Sheaves Also 24″ net lifter and setting bar. I AD# 33 (1/17) FOR SALE – 37 ft. Wilcox 1 1/2 inch do have the roller but it may need Mahogany 6076 – 300 H.P. John Deere 506 Twin Disc 2/1 some welding. I would like to sell as WORLD’S LARGEST POT HAULER MFG. FOR OVER 40 YEARS Aluminum mast and take out Aluminum fence Electronics: 2 a package for $11,000 obo. Call or Faruno Radar-2 Sitex bottom machines-2 VHF’s- 1 North Star text 978-879-9110 Call John for more information 1-800-747-7550 • Or visit us on 952 Plotter- 1 Faruno Navigator GPS-stereo- 6 Deck 5-600 the internet: http://www.midcoast.com/~marinhyd/ traps Safety Equipment: 4 man Viking raft (2 years old) 3 suits- AD# 17(1/17) WANTED– Mass MARINE HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING McMurdo Epirb (2 years old) Just updated – Hard Canister Life Coastal Area 1 lobster license Call 17 Gordon Drive • Rockland, Maine • Fax: 207-594-9721 Sling Flare kit to 50 miles analysis. Boat is located in Nantucket Email: [email protected] Brooks @ 603-714-2247 $45,000 or Best Offer, Serious Inquires Only Call Dan @ 508- 364-0518 M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m • 53 A MLA CLASSIFIEDS l i r p AD# 34 (1/17) WANTED– AREA 2 TRAP TAGS – CALL 508- AD#53 (1/17) WANTED–Area 1 mass coastal lobster permit travel anywhere on the New England coast. Call Now and save 7 1 0 2 274-7096 with or without boat or gear Bill 774 -722- 2630 money on hauling out. FREE estimates!!!! Text or call Bucky (339) 205-6633 AD# 35 (1/17) FOR SALE –27′ Nauset 200HP, Volvo AD#54 (1/17) FOR SALE– Mass Conch and Scup License PentaTamd41D, Full electronics. Setup for lobster fishing. Runs available end of Oct; 2016. 757-678-6664 AD#67 (1/17) FOR SALE– FEDERAL AREA 1 / 800 POT excellent! Has a trailer that is in excellent condition 774-722- LICENSE W/ NGOM SCALLOP PERMIT, $60,000.00 Call Dave 1453 AD#55 (1/17)- Looking to purchase an LAGC-IFQ Permit. Call @ (978)857-9419 Pat 732-854-9731 AD# 36 (1/17) WANTED– Area 1 state lobster permit – used AD#68 (1/17) FOR SALE–1968 34 FT Webbers Cove fish totes with no holes call Matt 339-613-7122 AD#56(1/17)-WANTED: Crew for South Shore lobster boat. fiberglass Hull 1995 Volvo Penta 230 HP inboard diesel Experience a must, valid license and transportation a must. restored in 2015 very clean Brand new Simrad NSS8 & 4G 781-831-4291 AD# 37 (1/17) FOR SALE– Mass Scup pot permit for sale radar, set up for lobstering, custom davit 35,000 OBO Call have checked permit is fully transferable. Asking 15,000 If 508-228-1243 AD#57(1/17) FOR SALE–165 GILL NETS–8.5–6.5 ALL 65LB interested Call Mike at 508-264-1552 LEAD LINE -DEEP WATER FLOATS. CALL 603 501 0116 AD#70 (1/17) FOR SALE- 40′ Bob Rich, Maine built lobster boat, glass over wood hull. 3208 T CAT with 506HD gear. AD# 38 (1/17) FOR SALE– F/V Unicorn 42 ft Atkinson Solid AD#58(1/17) HELP WANTED – GLOUCESTER, NORTH SHORE. GP, radar, recorder, VHF-FM radio. Two new batteries and Fiber Glass w/ 671 Detroit, Boat has a 14 inch hauler, full STERNMAN – LOBSTER BOAT Experience preferred. Must alternator. Turn Key. Ready to go again. $15,000. 617-688- galley w/ shower. 500 gallon fuel capacity. Make an offer- Call be hard working with fast hands. Non- Smoker, Non- Drinker. 5434 before 8 P.M. 774-454-6605 Completely Drug free. Must have own vehicle. Leave Name and phone number. Mike – 781-249-2818. No calls after 6 p.m. AD#71 (1/17) Looking for federal or state area 2 lobster AD # 39 (1/17) FOR SALE– Coil rope cooker-$50.00 from the permit. Cash in hand ready to make a deal. 508-572-4642 holdings of Gary Ostrom (former M.L.A. V.P.) killed in a tragic AD#59 (1/17) FOR SALE ( after 2016 season) 1989 42 ft Tim. accident. Money will be donated to the M.L.A. Scholarship Provencal 370 H.P. C7 Caterpillar low hours 507 twin disc fund. Call M.L.A. @ 781-545-6984 gear new engine was installed and maintained by Wind Ward AD#71 A (1/17) FOR SALE– Complete turn key business- 36 Power. 2 Furano gp 32 gps standard VHS, Sitex color machine, ft Stanley built lobster boat-built in 1981- Last survey 2013, 2 AD # 40 (1/17) FOR SALE – 32. Edward W. Davis 48 foot by Humming bird depth finder. CRC 406 E-PRB Asking 100,000 chart plotters, 3 survival suits, radar, 2 VHF radios, Cummins 16 foot beam wooden vessel. It has two 671’s and 509 twin Call before 7 p.m. Bill 508-693-0310 220 HP has 3500 hours, locator Beacon, 500 lobster pots and disc transmissions. Has all hydraulics and Robinson autopilot. 70 buoys with all end lines, Boat and gear well maintained Could also make an excellent lobster boat. $20,000.00 or AD#60 (1/17) FOR SALE – Four Blade right hand bronze Area 1 state lobster permit, Area 1 federal permit- Package best offer. Call Bryon at 508-728-8830 propeller , 32 x 32 for 2 ¼ inch shaft- Best offer. Call 978-745- deal only- Asking $111,500 OBO Boat is located in Scituate 6182 Mass Call between 4-6 pm 781-710-2918 AD# 41 (1/17) FOR SALE – 105- 3’ Portland Style Traps 22x15x36 4 months old $525. Call 781-589-0841 AD#61 (1/17) FOR SALE -2005 Isuzu NPR refer box truck 14’ AD#72 (1/17) FOR SALE- 250 traps 36 x 24 x 14 Selling as a box Truck runs great, refer does not work, $7500.00 or B/O unit will not break up-$5600. Call Kevin @ 508-951-6400 AD# 42 (1/17) WANTED – MA state Area 1 coastal lobster 508-746-3328 permit, boat and traps. Will pay cash for all if permit is AD#73 (1/17) FOR SALE-50 – Good to Excellent 4ft yellow included. Call 978-304-9716 or [email protected] AD#62 (1/17) FOR SALE– Stainless steel muffler, 6″ inlet/ traps. Ready to fish.$35.00 each. Gloucester/Rockport Txt outlet, muffler 21″ diameter and 59″ long, total length 7″. 978-821-3499 AD#43 (1/17) FOR SALE 1985 24 privateer lobster boat with $450.00 obo call: 860.536.7668 or cell 860.287.4384 a 2013 383 merc strocker 350hp.It has a 12inch hydraulic Ad#74 (2/17) FOR SALE – 6′ Scallop frame, heavy duty and in hauler, aluminum trawl shoot, vhf radio, loran, gps, 2014 AD#63 (1/17) FOR SALE– 30 ft 1999 Young Brothers new condition asking $1500 OBO Herb 978-559-7849 (home) 5starr trailer. Call Bill @ 617-688-7026 $14,000. OBO Lobster/Tuna Boat- 220 John Deere-SS Hauler Furuno Navnet 978-525-8496 (cell) radar -mast and pulpit- rod holder / chiller/ raft etc., Clean fast AD#45 (1/17) FOR SALE– Buoys – 6×14 and 7×15 buoys boat 100,000 Call 207-363-8279 MLA classified ads is a free benefit to MLA Members and Non- with PVC stick and swivel. Doubles and singles. $5/ buoy. Call members is a flat $25 anytime 978-767-1711. AD#65 (1/17) FOR SALE– Approx., 100 good used totes $4.00 a piece-New 1 -1/2 inch x 10 feet prop shaft AQ22 *All ads are subject to review prior to placement AD#46 (1/17) FOR SALE–150 Yellow 36 x 22 1/2 x 15 traps $400.00- New 3&4 blade wheels 24-25 inch $500.00 each. Starboard Side Haul Good Shape $15.00 each call Matt 781- Large insulated fish tubs/boxes BONAR, SEA PLAST $200. 424-2506 (before 9pm). Each Grunden jackets $20.00 each Contact Ed @ 508-880- 3600 or e-mail [email protected] AD#47 (1/17) FOR SALE– BUNGEE CORD ON SPOOLS. Made in New England area. Call Jonathon “Mr. Bungee” 401-447- AD#66 (1/17) Diving 7973 or [email protected] 5/16″ x 300’ft Services–I’m a certified $35.00/spool 5/16″x 500’ft $50.00 spool All sizes, colors to diver that has been choose from. Located in Cranston, RI working on and under the water my whole life AD#49 (1/17) FOR SALE– 24 x 28 x 90 (2) Aluminum Fuel (30years). No job to big Tank Power steering unit with rams w/ 2 helms and auto-pilot or too small I do it all. unit 1 1/2 inch Jabsco water pump and life jackets Best Offer Hull/Bottom: cleaning/ 508-889-9180 scrapping, repairs, inspections. Prop/ AD#50 (1/17) FOR SALE – Used lobster pots – 3′ with rope – Rudder: replacement, shrimp mess heads…$15 each call 617-688-0914 de-tanglement, debris removal, repairs, AD#51(1/17) FOR SALE– Propeller 29 x 24 x 2 1/4 RH inspection. Keel: $475.00 – Clutch Master(fits GM engines) w/24 GPM HYD repairs, inspections, pump $450.00- 10 inch Electrodyne hauler1/2 HP re-built cleaning. Also any motor $500.00. 2 -5 ton Hancock Trawl blocks 8 inch sheaves mooring repairs, 2 2/3 in throat $175.00 each or 2 for $300.00 Call Dave @ removal, inspections. 508-385-2063 Cape Cod I have two small work boats, one trailer and AD#52 (1/17) FOR SALE-25 FT. AWALD 4 Cylinder Ford a inflatable, so I can Leaman Diesel, auto-pilot and electronics. Asking $22,500.00 get anywhere and get OBO Herb 978-559-7849 (home) 978-525-8496 (cell) the job done. Willing to 54• M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m

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p r i l If you have read these articles before, you are aware The latest? Trump being elected as President. How Don’t be bashful now…admit to it… A that I discuss how short-term impacts and decision many of you moved money out of equity funds and sold You can raise your hands higher…. making affect long-term planning. There is a lot stock when Trump was elected President? (Note: this of noise on the news today, disruptive and can be article is NOT an article on my political thoughts or That’s what I thought. I would say 80% of my damaging to your plan if you listen. commentary) investment clients wanted to move money. The media and mania about how investors were going to lose money upon Trump’s election (according to several media outlets) stopped many investors from seeing the forest from the trees. That is, their overall financial plan. Although I haven’t seen data to suggest otherwise (except for the one below), I imagine many household investors like you and me moved money out of their 401(k)s and IRAs upon Trump’s election. I assume from past history, in which many money management and media outlets have documented the portfolio implications of bad investor behavior: If the S&P 500 earned 5% over the last 15 years, the average investor earned 3% - not necessarily from fees – but mainly from chasing returns, following the herd, and selling at Many people have the wrong time. Even George Soros, a billionaire investor, lost about no financial plan $1 billion (on paper) by betting the market would tumble after Trump’s election. (Conversely, at the time for the future. of this writing, the S&P 500 is up just over 9%) So, don’t feel badly if you moved money out. Now to be fair, Trump hasn’t really walked the talk yet; we will see what happens. His policies might fall Do you? flat and the market will respond accordingly. But this story is another great example, and a good I can help you create a financial plan for life – reminder, to block out the noise. Stay on your plan. protection, saving and retirement. Call me today. There will always be noise. Even at the time of this Let’s talk about your plan for life. writing, pundits are claiming the sky is falling because crude prices tumbled 5.4% yesterday. I scratch my head; what does crude prices have with Modern Woodmen of America my ability to save for retirement and put some money John K. Barnes, away for emergency savings in case our boiler blows? FIC, CFP® 3 In the long-run, nothing. 3 W. Main St. That’s my point. Georgetown, MA 01833 B I guarantee there will be a recession; that is purely 978-494-4574 from economic cycles. Recently released economic john.k.barnes@mwarepemail data suggests this. I tend to agree, and am watching this data intently. When will it happen? Who really knows? Your circumstances and situation will define whether or not adjustments need to be made to your financial plan when a recession occurs. But, am I making hasty and rapid decisions myself? No. Block the noise. Stick with your plan. John Barnes, CFP®, is a representative with Modern Woodmen of America and can help you plan DOUG0312 for life. Feel free to reach John at (978) 494-4574 or [email protected] M a s s a c h u s e t t s L o b s t e r m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n • w w w . l o b s t e r m e n . c o m • 55 A l i r p 7 1 0 2

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