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The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association would like to share our Tire discounts, Auto Tether, Massachusetts green lobster bands and paper monthly publication with all of you, the commercial fishermen. many more.   This paper is currently being distributed to our 1800 members from  FROM WHERE Canada to Virginia and as far away as Australia and Madrid. Our The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association was established in I Sit PG 34 monthly publication keeps our members informed on the many 1963 by the fishermen, for the fishermen, and is presently the leading      YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW THE MLA ON THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIAS           

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

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

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

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 2 • M assachusetts 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 COVER STORY 2 0 1 6 commercial fishing industry association in New England. On behalf of the 1,800 members, the MLA works to maintain both the industry and the resource. The MLA strives to be proactive on issues affecting the u n e

J lobster industry and is active in the management process at both the state and federal levels. The MLA also Volume 29• June 2016 Newsletter communicates with its members through, email, Facebook, Twitter and attendance at meetings. www.lobstermen.com

The MLA has a diversified membership base from commercial lobstering, inshore and offshore, draggers, Published by the Mass. Lobstermen’s Assoc., Inc. longline, charter boat and recreational fishermen alike all the while working to keep you all fishing.This as 8 Otis Place Scituate, MA 02066 you can imagine is no easy feat! Published monthly Whilst it may take an army to combat the onslaught of potential designations, reductions, closures and much Mailed to all paid members of the more all with their sights set on you, the commercial fisherman. For the past 53 years, the MLA has become Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association a trustworthy voice for the industry on important issues, and is looked to by both the fishing industry and the management community. Newsletter Departments Editor, Industry News, Notice Section, Editorial, Why join the MLA, because we will continue to fight on your behalf to conserve the resource, protect your Blog, Industry News, Promotions, Layout, livelihood, keep you informed, promote the industry and provide you with increasing benefits as they are developed. Advertising: Beth Casoni — Executive Director MLA stands ready to help you in anyway, at anytime – just let us know how! Billing: Nancy Forbes Buy Sell Swap: Tracey Abboud

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THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES ARE CURRENT; FULL $100.00 SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF MLA. WE ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS TO PATRONIZE THEM. IF YOUR COMPANY IS NOT LISTED IN THIS LISTING AND YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO BE, PLEASE CONTACT TRACEY ABBOUD AT 781-545-6984 or [email protected]

ALIVE & KICKING LOBSTER CAPE COD BAIT CAPTAIN VINCE LOBSTER CRESCENT FISHERIES INC GRUNDENS USA LOUIS MASTRANGELO JOSEPH DOYLE ANTHONY CIARAMETARO DAVID FYRBERG MICHAEL JACKSON CAMBRIDGE, MA SANDWICH, MA ESSEX, MA WEST NEWBURY, MA POULSBO, WA 617-876-0451 508-922-4401 978-375-7163 978-857-9419 360-779-4439 [email protected] WWW.GRUNDENS.COM BAR HARBOR LOBSTER CAPTAIN MARDEN’S CUMMINS NORTHEAST HAMILTON MARINE INC. JEFF HAZELL Chris Electronics Corp. SEAFOODS MEL MOLGARD DAVID NORMAN ORLANDO, FL 255 MacArthur Drive WELLESLEY, MA DEDHAM, MA SEARSPORT, ME 407-851-4001 New Bedford, MA KIM MARDEN 781-329-1750 207-548-6302 508-994-8257 781-329-700 781-329-0792 BESSY BAIT www.captainmardens.com DOLE & BAILEY JAMES HOOK & CO. SEABROOK, NH C-TRAP SPENCER MONTGOMERY ED HOOK JR. 603-300-2846 CHRIS PARKER CHANNEL FISH CO., INC. WOBURN, MA BOSTON, MA www.bessybait.com MATTAPOISETT, MA LOUIS SILVESTRO 781-935-1234 617-423-5500 508-758-6535 EAST BOSTON www.doleandbailey.com BLUE WATER ENT MARINE ENG 617-569-3200 www.northeastoceans.com INDUSTRIAL MARINE MKTG. JOSEPH GALGANA, PRES. CAPE COD CLAM & SEAFOOD ROGER SMITH OCEAN BLUFF, MA SO. CHATHAM CHERRY ST. FISH MARKET EAST COAST SEAFOOD WAKEFIELD, RI 781-837-9826 CURT COLLINS DANVERS, MA LYNN, MA 401-782-4412 508-246-4366 DARRYL PARKER SPIROS TOURKAKIS BOB LOBSTER 978-777-3449 781-593-1737 HERCULES (FISH MKT & LOBSTER POUND) CAPE CODDER MARINE, LLC JOHN REARDON ROBERT HARTIGAN BOB DOBIAS COASTAL HYDRAULICS EATON TRAP CO NEW BEDFORD MA PLUM ISLAND, MA Swampscott, MA PETE BOUDREAU MARTY EATON 508-993-0010 978-465-7100 978-979-1795 SEABROOK, NH WOOLWICH, ME www.capecodderboats.com 603-474-1914 207-443-3617 JOLIN LOBSTER BOSTON LOBSTER MANCHESTER, MA Lobster Dealer CAPE FISHERMENS SUPPLY COHASETT LOBSTER POUND ELECTRA-DYNE CO INC. GEOFFREY SONES NEIL ZARELLA DAVID LIBBY TOMMY ALIOTO JUDY MACCAFERRI TEL 978-526-7954 / FAX 978- 617-464-1500 CHATHAM, MA COHASETT, MA PLYMOUTH, MA 526-7609 www.bostonlobstercompany.com 508-945-3501 781-383-1551 508-746-3270 JOHN M. KARBOTT CUSTOM BOSTON SWORD & TUNA CAPE SEAFOODS BAIT DEALER COMMERCIAL MARINE ELEC FARM CREDIT EAST WOODEN BOAT BUILDING & STEPHEN SCOLA DAVE ELLENTON DANIEL HODGKINS MIDDLEBORO, MA REPAIR Boston, MA GLOUCESTER SCITUATE, MA 508-946-4455 PLYMOUTH, MA 617.946.9850 978-283-8522 781-545-7883 508-224-3709 [email protected] www.comercialmarine.net FISHER AIR FASTENERS www.by-the-sea.com/ BRICO INC. ED & CHRIS FISHER karbottboatbuilding BRIAN FIELDING CAPE TIP SEAFOODS COMMERCIAL TRAP SUPPLY PEMBROKE, MA WAKEFIELD, RI CHRIS KING TOM GALGANA 781-826-2522 KETCHAM TRAPS 401-783-6360 PROVINCETOWN QUINCY, MA ROBERT KETCHAM 508-487-0259 508-746-6016 FISHERMEN SERVICES NEW BEDFORD, MA BROOKS TRAP MILL www.commercialtrapsupply.com JOANNE HARDING 508-997-4787 STEPHEN BROOKS CAPE TIP SEAFOODS SCITUATE THOMASTON, ME CHRIS KING COR-J SEAFOOD 781-545-5073 KINGFISHER TRAP 207-354-8763 ORLEANS HAMPTON BAY, NY CARL HOWARD [email protected] 508-255-7221 JAMES CORONESI FRIENDSHIP TRAP CO. DENNIS, MA 631-728-0465 CHRIS ANDERSON 508-385-5968 FRIENDSHIP, ME 800-451-1200 SPONSORS Continued on page 4 4 • M assachusetts 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 SPONSORS Continued from page 3

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2 0D.J. 1 6 KING FRANK TORNGREN NORTHBRIDGE, MA BRANFORD, CT ATTLEBORO, MA 508-234-8715 203-488-6926 508-222-8313 u n e [email protected] ROWAND FISHERIES J KING MARINE LLC www.neptune-inc.com 2 CABOT ST. CAPT. GEORRDIE KING BEVERLY MA 01915 MARINE SURVEYOR NEPTUNE MARINE PRODUCTS 978-927-1871 207-337-8706 ED WYMAN [email protected] SEATTLE, WA ROPE and BUNGEE 206-789-3790 info@ CORD LOBSTER CRUISES neptunemarineproducts.com JONATHAN GLANTZ PAUL QUINTAL CRANSTON,RI PLYMOUTH, MA 401-447-7973 508-746-5342 NEW ENGLAND CRAB Jon@ COMPANY marineropeinternational. LOBSTER TRAP FISH MARKET BOSTON, MA com MONUMET BEACH, MA MARK NEWBERT 508-759-6400 617-464-1999 ROSES MARINE WWW.LOBSTERTRAP.COM MARTY BOLCOME N.E. MARINE & INDUSTRIAL GLOUCESTER, MA LOBSTER TRAP CO. INC. 877-283-3334 LOGAN CLARK MIKE RICHARDSON (NH) www.rosesmarine.com BOURNE, MA 603-436-2836 508-759-4928 781-834-9301 Info@ SALTY LOU’S The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association would like to www.lobstertrap.com newenglandmarine.com LORI CARON welcome the following new members to the Association. Your SANDWICH, MA Association will continue its efforts on your behalf to conserve the LYNCH LOBSTER CO THE NET RESULT 617-347-5192 resource, protect your livelihood, keep you informed, promote the JOHN LYNCH LOUIS LARSEN [email protected] industry and provide you with increasing benefits as they are developed. BEVERLY, MA MARTHA’S VINEYARD MLA stands ready to help you in anyway, at anytime — just let us know 978-921-8088 [email protected] SANDWICH SHIP how! Safe on the water and good fishing! SUPPLY MANCHESTER LOBSTER NEW ENGLAND PROPELLER DON SPRING TONY REZZA RON PECK SANDWICH, MA Member Vessel/Company Home Port MANCHESTER, MA PLYMOUTH, MA 508-888-0200 Brett Donovan Danvers 508-932-0990 800-635-9504 [email protected] SEA CLIFF LOBSTER Jackie Gilman F/V Bumper Boston MARINE PROPELLER SERVICE FRANK COLLINS MIKE VALM NORTH ATLANTIC POWER MANOMET, MA David McComb F/V Jacquelyn F NEW BEDFORD, MA TWIN DISC 508-224-5700 Benjamin Pickard F/V Emma Irene Provincetown 508-979-8000 SAM PROFIO EXETER, NH SEA ROSE TRAP Charles Long F/V Diana Duxbury MARINE HYDRAULIC [email protected] 15 Kettle Cove Ln. #2 Micheal Gandolfo F/V Denstiny Salem Harbor ENGINEERING ROBERT CROWE 603-418-0470 GLOUCESTER, MA Donald Wilkinson F/V Robert H. Watrous JR. Plymouth ROCKLAND, ME 978-515-7465 207-594-9525 / 1-800-747- NORTHEAST TRAP LLC Priscilla Ryder O’malley Wellfleet 7550 Michael Christian / Peter SILVER KEY, INC. Christian WESTPORT, MA LOBSTER BOATS Douglas, Ma CHUCK HUSKINS Jay Wagner, Boat Brokers 508.294.6999 508-673-3310 W.B. VAN DUZER CO. TO ALL SPONSORS Salem, MA 781-632-6135 [email protected] WILLIAN VAN DUZER PLEASE CONTACT THE MLA Midcoast Yacht & Ship Brokerage SPURS MARINE MFG. DUXBURY, MA OFFICE WITH CURRENT CONTACT Tenants Harbor, Maine OCEAN STATE LOBSTER DON GOVAN 781-585-7664 INFORMATION KEVIN BATES FT. LAUDERDALE, FL ALSO IF YOU KNOW OF ANY MODERN WOODMAN NARRAGANSETT, RI 800-824-5372 Wellfleet Harbor Seafood Co CHANGES TO THE SPONSOR AMERICA 401-782-3500 Mac’s Seafood LISTS JOHN BARNES SUNRISE LOBSTER COMPANY Wellfleet MA PLEASE LET US KNOW GEORGETOWN, MA PENDER MARINE SERVICES PAUL SALKE 508-349-9409 Emails 978-494-4574 PAUL PENDER BROOKHAVEN, NY [email protected] Phone numbers WESTWOOD, MA 631-286-7301 Contact person NAUSET FISH & LOBSTER 617-240-1622 WINDWARD POWER SYSTEMS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE POOL TICHON SEAFOOD CORP. JIM & NATE TYNAN YOUR COMPANY LISTED ORLEANS, MA P.J. LOBSTER CO. PAUL SAUNDERS FAIRHAVEN, MA CONTACT THE OFFICE REBECCA HARRISON ALAN LECK NEW BEDOFRD, MA 774-992-0059 781-545-6984 508-255-1019 BOSTON, MA 508-999-5607 www.windwardpower.com ASK FOR TRACEY 617-946-2930 REBECCA HARRISON NEIDICH MARINE TWO COUSINS FISH MARKET YANKEE FISHERMEN’S CO-OP. 508-255-1019 RICHARD NEIDICH RAJ FISH CORP BRIAN O’DONOHOE SEABROOK, NH MIDDLETON, RI INGER DZWLEWICZ FREEPORT, NY 603-474-9850 401-846-2047 GREENLAWN, NJ 516-379-5065 631-757-8264 WATERLINE RFP LOBSTER BAIT FRAN MCMILLEN DICK PERENTZ SCITUATE, MA 774-248-0292 781-545-4154 M assachusetts 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 • 5 J e n u

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If you find a lobster with a yellow t-bar tag marked with “AOLA” please contact: Heidi Henninger at 603-828-9342 or [email protected]

Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’s Association (AOLA), working with the New Hamp- shire Fish and Game, is tagging eggbearing, v-notched, and oversized lobsters on Georges Bank in 2015, in order to track migration and investigate growth rates.

What to report: date, location, tag #, lobster sex, whether the lobster had eggs or v-notch and whether you kept or released the animal. If you have a way to meas- ure carapace length in millimeters, we would appreciate that information as well.

Rewards: 1st place- $500, 2nd place - $300, 3rd place $200. Each tag report will qualify as one entry into the raffle. Raffle winners will be drawn July 1, 2016. Planning underway for another raffle in 2017.

If you haul a tagged lobster, please release it and contact: Heidi Henninger 603-828-9342 or [email protected] 6 • M assachusetts 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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J Public Comment Meetings for Draft Northeast Ocean Plan There will be upcoming opportunities for public discussion of the draft plan, including public meetings in each New England state during the month of June: • Mon. June 6 in Rockland, ME - 5-8pm at the Rockland Public Library • Wed. June 8 in Old Lyme, CT - 6-8:30pm at the DEEP Marine District Headquarters (tentative) • Mon. June 13 in Buzzards Bay. MA - 6-8:30pm at the Bay State Beth Casoni, MLA’s Executive Director recently spent several “busy” days Conference Center, Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Washington D.C., on behalf of the Ocean Conservancy, meeting with • Tue. June 14 in Boston, MA - 2-4:30pm at the EEA’s Executive Offi ce of Massachusetts Congressional Representatives and Senators. The objective was Environmental Affairs to gain support for the, fi rst in the nation, Regional Ocean Plan (Plan) released • Wed. June 15 in Massachusetts North Shore - 6-8:30pm (location TBA) on May 25, 2016. The Plan was developed over the past 4 years with the help • Mon. June 20 in Ellsworth, ME - 5-8pm at the Ellsworth Public Library of hundreds of people from the New England region. Everyone at the table • Mon. June 27 in Portsmouth, NH - 6-8:30pm at the NH DES Regional believes that including all users of the oceans, we depend upon, was critical for the Offi ce successful implementation of the Plan. • Wed. June 29 in Rhode Island - 6-8:30pm (location TBA) • Thu. June 30 in Portland, ME - 5-8pm (location TBA) Ultimately, this was accomplished through stakeholder driven information and • Details: http://neoceanplanning.org/events/draft-plan-comment-meetings providing a seat at the table for all ocean users. The commercial fi sheries data has been collected for the Plan with input from hundreds of fi shermen, industry The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) is organizations, fi sheries managers and scientists in an effort to better understand hosting public meetings on the draft MidA plan in July: the needs of this important ocean use. Beth also explained to the Legislators that the lobster effort was not mapped for the inshore fl eet as was the offshore scallop because there are different requirements in place for Vessel Monitoring Systems • Tue. July 12 in Virginia Beach, VA - 6-8pm at the Virginia Aquarium & being utilized. Marine Science Center • Thu. July 14 in West Long Branch, NJ - 6-8pm at Monmouth University in Pozycki Hall Draft Northeast Ocean Plan Public Release Webinar • (tentative) Tues. July 19 in Maryland - Details TBA The Northeast Regional Planning Body (RPB) will convene a webinar • Wed. July 20 in Lewes, DE - 6-8pm at the Virden Retreat on Wednesday, May 25, from noon to 2 pm. The purpose of this webinar will be to: Center, University of Delaware • Announce the availability of the draft Northeast regional ocean plan. • Wed. July 27 in Selden, NY - 6-8pm at the Babylon Student Center • Describe the public comment process and opportunities to discuss the draft. The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association will be submitting comments on the draft Ocean Plan and will continue to be at the table so that you’re not on the plate! • Provide a brief overview of the draft. Stay tuned!

CALENDAR June 2016 6/1 Boston Harbor Lobstermen’s Assoc. meeting South Shore Country Club, Hingham 7:00 PM

6/15 MLA Delegates & Members Sons of Italy Hall, Quincy 7:30 PM

6/19 Happy Fathers Day !! Congratulations all you Dad’s

6/24 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MISS JOANNE!!!! (21 and holding)

July 2016 7/1 Boston Harbor Lobstermen’s Assoc. meeting South Shore Country Club, Hingham 7:00 PM

7/4 Independence Day MLA and FiSH offi ces are closed

7/6 MLA Lobster Day at the State House Boston, MA - Grand Stair Case 11:00 - 2:00 PM

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arlier this year, the Massachusetts Furthermore, MLA members’ also commercially fi sh 6 1 0 2 Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) for species such as conch/whelk, scup, seabass, monk E Executive Board and Delegates voted to fi sh, red crabs, jonah crabs, green crabs, herring, tuna, send out this newspaper to ALL commercial fi shermen day boats, head boats, offshore boats and even skiffs in the northeast region once a year. Therefore, as you name it we got it covered! you read our monthly publication and are not yet, a The MLA keeps its ear to the ground on all of the member of the MLA, give thanks to those members above as they are all intertwined and one affects the you know for sharing this publication with you, the other and the other affects the one; so on and so forth! hard working commercial fi shermen and women here A spider web of fi sheries all connected by a common in the Northeast. thread….just not of silk! Who is the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association The MLA communicates with its members through a and what do we do? monthly newspaper, weekly emails, Facebook, Twitter MISSION STATEMENT: The Massachusetts and attendance at countless meetings. For the past 53 Lobstermen’s Association is a member-driven years, the MLA has become a trustworthy voice for organization that accepts and supports the the commercial fi shing industry on important issues, interdependence of species conservation and the and is looked to by both the commercial fi shing members’ collective economic interests. industry and the management community.

The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Anyone currently fi shing is well aware of the Marine insurance through the MLANPBPC program. was established in 1963 by the fi shermen, for the countless issues, regulatory changes, environmental http://www.fi shermenservices.com, Sullivan Brothers fi shermen, and is presently the leading commercial efforts and complexities in today’s world of discounts on parts and labor, New England Propeller fi shing industry association in New England. On commercial fi shing and we are collectively keeping discounts, Auto Tether discounts, Life Raft Services behalf of the 1,800 up with all of this discounts and more. We are always looking for ways members, the MLA works After you have had a chance so you can carry to increase your bottom line as 5% here and 10% to maintain both the to read the newspaper and on. Whether it’s there adds up over the course of a year! industry and the resource. a National Marine review all that we do, as a After you have had a chance to read the newspaper Monument effort, The MLA strives to be well oiled organization, our and review all that we do, as a well oiled organization, Ocean Planning, proactive on issues affecting hope is that you will proudly our hope is that you will proudly join the 1800 Wind Farms, Whales the lobster industry and is members of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s join the 1800 members of the & Turtles, Corals, active in the management Association. Remember, there is strength in numbers. Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Ocean Acidifi cation, process at the state Marine If you have any further questions or comments please Association. Harbor Issues Fisheries Commission, feel free to call me at 781-545-6984 or email me at (Army Corp), the federal Atlantic States [email protected] State and Federal legislation & regulations, Seafood Marine Fisheries Commission, the Atlantic Large Marketing efforts, Educational events and scores more As always safe on the water, Whale Take Reduction Team and the New England as they come up. We are at the table for you! Beth Casoni, Executive Director Fisheries Management Council. Now that you know who we are and what we do I MLA members come together from far and wide - want to give you an overview of the growing benefi ts Florida to Maine, Gulf of Mexico and the West Coast available to MLA members and we are continually as well. The MLA also has international members adding to this list. MLA members have access to from Australia, Spain and Canada. Love the internet! 10• M assachusetts 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 6 u n e J M assachusetts 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 J Mid-Atlantic States or move part of their quota to the LOBSTER BOARD INITIATES AN e n u THE Northern States. This was just an idea voiced by the ADDENDUM ON SNE-AREA 2

Commissioner. 6 1 0 2 AND APPROVES A JONAH CRAB CLIMATE Another example of how climate change is affecting ADDENDUM the fi sheries besides the lobster SNE problem was CHANGE Northern Shrimp. This stock has disappeared from the The ASMFC’s Lobster Board at its meeting on Gulf of Maine (M.A. N.H. M.E.) and there has been a May 2nd approved several motions dealing with WORKSHOP Moratorium on that fi shery for several years now due the Southern New England (SNE) stock failure, the Jonah Crab Fishery, the outlook for the Gulf of From Bill Adler your ASMFC to the lack of an economically viable fi shery in the Gulf of Maine. This is not the fault of the fi shermen Maine/ George’s Bank areas and responding to the Commissioner but due to warmer waters. Federal possibilities on the Coral issues and restrictive areas??? During the ASMFC’s week long meeting, there was a workshop held to look at the Climate Change dilemma The warmer waters are occurring from Cape Hatteras north but not apparently south of that area. Like in After many motions and amended motions, the Board facing the Management of various fi sheries. This approved initiating an Addendum to the lobster plan to included a number of presentations. the SNE lobster areas even the Moratorium in the Northern Shrimp fi shery has not improved stock! address the SNE stock declines.

The Commission has set up a working group to The motion fi nally approved states: develop scientifi c, policy, management strategies and “The Addendum shall address stock declines in changes in species abundance and distribution to work SNE by lowering fi shing mortality and increasing on what to do. Mass., Commissioner Bill Adler will be egg production by a combination of changes to the on this working group. minimum size, maximum size, closed season, closed areas, trap cap and cuts, standardizing regulations through-out the area and/or combinations of the above. N.Y. ALLOWED TO TAKE PART Develop a range of long term increases in target egg IN THE MENHADEN EPISODIC production between 20-60% above the level that would otherwise be produced with no additional management. EVENT CATEGORY Final regulations for this step shall be fully phased in within 3 years no later that June 1, 2019” The ASMFC’s Menhaden Board during its meeting discussed the so-called “Episodic Event” section of the It was noted that besides how this is and has affected This motion was approved following a lengthy debate Menhaden Plan. This is a set-aside of the overall quota the Southern New England lobster fi shery and stock, and many substitute motions. During the reports which is reserved currently for the New England States the warming waters have also affected other species as and discussions, the Technical Committee and Plan in case there is suddenly an increase in the abundance well. The increase has changed the distribution, stock Development Team noted: size, egg population, larvae movements, abundance of the fi sh over what those states have been assigned for their quota. So far, only Rhode Island has applied and predator-prey growth along the coast. An example • The decline is due mostly to environmental but Massachusetts is also eligible should large schools of this is rebuilt stock of Sea Bass, Scup and Summer issues (water temperature, predation, show up in its waters? Flounder which seem to be moving north. Part of this currents, diseases and lobster patterns). is due to the abundance expanding too but the bottom • It is highly unlikely that the stock will rebuild The problem here is that New York who is not eligible line is that more of these species are showing up to a level we would like. under the current plan has noted that it has had fi sh further north and into New England waters. One of the • No guarantee that if steps are taken unless kills due to the amount of Menhaden that has shown problems here is that the fi shery management plans environmental conditions improve, that the up in their waters. They also have a relatively low for these species assign various quotas for states and SNE stock status will improve! quota and wanted to be included in the Episodic the more northern states (MA., N.H. M.E.) continue • No one wants to shut down the fi shery nor to Event program. While all the states were sympathetic to be limited as to what they can take. It should be just do nothing, but what can be done? to N.Y.’s problem, the more northern states were noted here, that the Coast wide Quota is set by the • Despite all that has been done, the stock is concerned that if N.Y. applied, they could potentially Federal Mid-Atlantic Council and not by the ASMFC. not responding and continues to decline. take all of the set-aside, leaving none for the northern The Commission is then left to try to allocate what • The stock size now is even lower than the states (Conn., R.I., MA., N.H., and Maine). individual states can have as part of that overall Quota. stock size was before the boom years of the 1990’s. The Quotas assigned to states by the ASMFC currently, After much discussion, a motion was passed to allow N.Y. into the program category but to limit the state to give more quota to the Mid-Atlantic States rather This is basically saying that the stock is in terrible 1 million pounds of the set-aside which currently is 3 than to New England states because previously these shape and not improving even after all the measures million pounds. It should be remembered that this is a species were more prevalent in those state waters. that have been taken and although it’s not the lobster bait issue. Things have changed due to climate changes and fi shermen’s fault, the TC and Plan Development Team abundance and all agreed that some adjustments need don’t’ see any sign of improvement no matter what has to be done to refl ect the movements. The question been done by fi shermen!!? However, all have agreed is how? No Mid-Atlantic state (N.Y.-V.A.) will be that closing the fi shery in NOT an option but the states willing to give up some of their quota to “give” it to must do something. The question is WHAT!!? the New England states where the fi sh abundance is increasing. Next on the agenda was what steps should be taken on the Gulf of Maine and George’s Bank outlook for One possible solution voiced by Commissioner Bill the future given the impending climate change issues Adler (MA. Gov Appt.) was to fi rst have the federal that devastated the Southern New England lobster council increase the overall Quota and then assign fi shery-what’s coming next!? This issue involves the increased numbers to the more Northern States very productive lobster Areas 1 (GOM) and Area 3 (Mass?). This would not take existing quotas from the (offshore). On this issue, the Board approved a motion 12• M assachusetts 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 to have the Technical Committee (TC) respond to the landings. This resulted in a discussion. In the end Currently, a Presidential decision under the following tasks: there was a motion to initiate an Addendum to Antiquities Act does not require any public create a coastwide standard for claw landings in comment.

2 0 1 6 • Synthesize current literature and studies the Jonah Crab fishery with options to: which investigate the connectivity between This motion was approved and see the letter sent to the

u n e the GOM/GBK stock and Canada. • Establish a requirement to allow only whole President in this newsletter! Commissioner, Bill Adler, J • Plot changes in size distribution of egg- crabs be landed inquired whether all these federal moves would or bearing females over time in the GOM/GB • Establish a requirement to land only whole could eventually impact more inshore areas where our stock. crabs but allow a specified amount of inshore lobster fishermen now fish. He asked whether • Describe changes in GOM ocean currents detached claws per vessel per trip which is could affect the Stellwagen Sanctuary or other federal and how this could be affecting larval supply meet a minimum length of 2.5”. Amounts waters inside what is under discussion. The answer was, patterns. may include the following: a single 5 gallon there was no list of such areas at this time. Bill noted • Investigate the stock-recruitment relationship container, a bushel, or a standard fish tote that if any areas inside the deep sea areas become an in the GOM/GBK. • Allow the unlimited landing of detached issue, the Commission needs to oppose any such action • Review ongoing research on GOM lobster in claws which meet a minimum length of 2.5! that could limit lobster fishing!! order to identify research holes and priorities Again remember when this was simple!!? The importance of these data holes to effective Federal NMFS had problems with this whole At the beginning of the Lobster Board meeting under management!? idea because, mostly, for enforcement reasons the “Public Comment” agenda item, there were several • Examine the competing biological and legal issues. comments of issues not on the current agenda. The management measures between Areas1,3 and issues included standardizing lobster size limits for the outer Cape Cod and look at the benefits of The Board during this all day meeting, moved on dealers in the states and enforcement of V-notch rules. harmonizing these measures. to yet another agenda item regarding a federal coral The public comment on the standardization of size • Investigate and develop a traffic light Analysis issue and the potential of a Presidential declaration limits notes that in states that have higher minimum as a potential control rule using average for a monument status for some offshore areas. It was sizes, for dealers that state won’t allow a lobster below harvest and abundance values from the last 10 recommended that the Commission take a stand on their limit into that state. In other words, a 3 ¼ legal years as baselines. This approach will include this. It was decided that a letter should be sent to the lobster from Mass., Maine, Canada can’t be shipped using multiple indices such as the settlement President of the United States regarding the following: into other states that have a 3 3/8 of higher (N.Y., and ventless trap surveys trawl survey data, N.J., or below). This is a problem for shippers. The landings information and other indices as MLA did comment on this supporting the dealers’ recommended by the Technical Committee position to allow these legal sizes northern states and (TC). Got all that?! Remember when things Canada to be allowed in for sale even if the fishing were simple!? landing size is larger. Part of the issue here is that in Massachusetts, for example, the minimum and Jonah Crabs: The Lobster Board did approve maximum sizes are “landing laws”. In Mass., there are Addendum 1 to its Jonah Crab Plan. The Board 3 different minimums and maximum sizes. Area 1 has selected option B in the Addendum to allow a 1000 a 3 ¼ minimum and a 5” maximum, Area 2 has a 3 3/8 crab “by-catch” by the Non-Trap sector draggers, min and no maximum. In states to the south of Mass., scallopers and the Non-lobster trap sector ( fish/ it is a “possession law” which means no one can have conch potters). The current Plan had restricted in their “possession” landing or on shore, lobsters that Non-Trap landing to 200 per day, by count, to 500 aren’t at least the minimums or maximums that their per trip. There had been no limits on the Non- fishermen can land. No action was taken on this issue at Lobster Trap Fisheries. This is not a big issue now this meeting. since crab landings by these sectors is minimal at 1% of all landings but the concerns raised were Another issue brought up during the public comment not letting these sectors gear up from a by-catch to • The preference of the Commission would be section of the agenda dealt with improving enforcement becoming a directed fishery. The Mass Delegation for the current NE Council Coral Management of the V-notch rule. While only Area 1 has a mandatory had supported the 200-500 limit as is in the Plan processes continue with out Presidential use V-notching program, other areas do have a V-notch now but it was outvoted at the meeting. of the “Antiquities Act” to protect deep sea rule. The complaint here was that the restriction to not corals. take a V-notched lobster should be better enforced. The next issue regarding Crab Claws was yet • Should the President decide to designate a There was also a comment that Habitat issues inshore another hot topic. The current Crab Plan mandates New England waters deep water Monument areas (Area 2?) should be examined more closely by that only whole crabs be landed except in some prior to the end of his Presidency, the the states?! Mid-Atlantic states where there is a crab claw Commission requests that any areas so Bill Adler – ASMFC Commissioner allowance. After the Plan was approved, other designated, be limited to the smallest area states found out that they too had some crab claw compatible with proper care and management of the objects to be protected, as required by the Antiquities Act. • The area be limited to depths greater than approximately 900 meters and encompasses any or all of the region seaward of this line out to the extent of the EEZ. That only bottom tending fishing effort be prohibited in the area and that all other mid waters/ surface fishing methods be allowed to continue to use the area. • That the public and affected user groups be allowed to review and comment on any specific proposal prior to it implementation. M assachusetts 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 bster m e n . c o m • 13 J

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TO: American Lobster Technical Committee FROM: David Borden, American Lobster Management Board Chair FROM: David Borden, American Lobster Management Board Chair DATE: May 23, 2016 DATE: May 23, 2016 SUBJECT: Technical Committee Tasks for American Lobster Stocks SUBJECT: Technical Committee Tasks for American Lobster Stocks

The American Lobster Management Board (Board) met on May 2, 2016 to discuss management concerns in the Southern New England (SNE) and Gulf of Maine/ GeorgesThe Bank American (GOM/GBK) lobsterLobster stocks, Management namely low abundance Board in SNE (Board) and low settlement met on in MayGOM/GBK. 2, 2016 As a result to discuss of this discussion, management the Board came up with a seriesconcerns of tasks for the in Technical the Southern Committee (TC) New in orderEngland to inform (SNE) future managementand Gulf of of the Maine/Georges SNE stock and provide Bankinsight into(GOM/GBK) the GOM/GBK stock condition. Below arelobster the tasks stocks, assigned tonamely the TC at thelow Spring abundance Meeting. The inBoard SNE requests and that low the settlementTC report back on in the GOM/GBK. SNE tasks at the As August a result 2016 meeting of and the GOM/ GBK tasks at the February 2017 meeting. this discussion, the Board came up with a series of tasks for the Technical Committee (TC) in order to inform future management of the SNE stock and provide insight into the GOM/GBK Southernstock New condition England (Report. Below at are August the 2016tasks Meeting) assigned to the TC at the Spring Meeting. The Board • requestsRI DEM Report that on the Egg Production:TC report RI back DEM is on currently the SNEfinalizing tasks a report at thewhich Augustoutlines revised 2016 egg meeting production estimatesand the which may result from changes GOM/GBKin the current managementtasks at themeasures, February namely the 2017 minimum meeting. and maximum gauge size. The Board asks the TC review the RI DEM report and determine if this analysis is appropriate for use in defining management measures as noted below. • SouthernTarget Egg Production New England Between (Report 20%-60%: The at BoardAugust initiated 2016 an addendum Meeting) to address the poor stock condition in SNE and, as a preliminary goal, is con- sidering management options which produce a 20%-60% increase in egg production. The Board is interested in understanding what management tools could be used• toRI achieve DEM this Report increase in on egg Egg production Production: and what the RIexpected DEM impacts is currently on harvest wouldfinalizing be in the a SNE report fishery .which The Board outlines does not need the TC to analyze arevised full range ofegg options production at this time but estimates rather to provide which a few specific may resultexamples, from such as changes how much eggin theproduction current is achieved from one or two 1/32 inch increasesmanagement in the gauge or ifmeasures, egg production namely increases be the calculated minimum from other and management maximum strategies gauge like the size. existing The trap reductionsBoard asks in Area 2. Gulf of Maine/Georgesthe TC review Bank (Report the RI at DEM February report 2017 and Meeting) determine if this analysis is appropriate for use in defining management measures as noted below. • Stock Connectivity: The Board asks that the TC review and synthesize current literature on studies which investigate the connectivity between the GOM/ GBK• stockTarget and Canada. Egg Production Between 20%-60%: The Board initiated an addendum to address • Size Distributionthe poor of Females: stock In conditionorder to identify in potential SNE and biological, as changesa preliminary that are occurring goal, in isthe consideringstock, especially in manageme response to warmingnt waters, the Board asksoptions the TC plot which changes produce in the size distribution a 20%- of60% egg-bearing increase females in over egg time production. for the GOM/GBK The stock. Board is interested in • GOM Oceanunderstanding Currents: The Board what is concerned management about the low settlementtools could values berecently used reported to achieve in the GOM/GBK this increasestock and the in potential egg causes of this de- cline. As productiona result, the Board and is interested what in the understanding expected whether impact there haves on been harvest changes in would the GOM be ocean in currentsthe SNE and, fishery.if so, how this The could be affecting larval supplyBoard patterns does in the not region. need the TC to analyze a full range of options at this time but rather to • Stock-Recruitprovide Relationship: a few Similar specific to the stock-recruitexamples, relationship such as created how for much the SNE eggstock, productionthe Board requests is the achieved TC plot a stock-recruit from one relationship for GOM/GBKor basedtwo on 1/32 spawning inch stock increases biomass and inrecruitment. the gauge or if egg production increases be calculated • Researchfrom Holes and other Data Gaps: management In order to inform strategies future research like and the understand existing what informationtrap reductions gaps may limit in management Area 2. of the stock, the Board requests that the TC review on-going research on GOM lobster and identify research holes. The TC should prioritize these information gaps based on impor- Gulftance of to management.Maine/Georges Bank (Report at February 2017 Meeting) • Biological• Stock Management Connectivity: Measures: The TheBoard Boardis cognoscente asks of that the disparate the TC management review measures and synthesize in the GOM/GBK current stock and literature how they could negatively impact futureon studiesstock assessments which and investigate enforcement. As thea result, connectivity the Board is interested between to know the what GOM/GBKthe benefits would stock be if regulationsand Canada. are standardized in Areas 1, 3, and Outer Cape Cod. They are specifically interested in biological benefits that would come from standardizing gauge sizes, v-notch require- ments,• andSize season Distribution closures. of Females: In order to identify potential biological changes that are • Traffic Lightoccurring Analysis: inThe theBoard stock, is interested especially in maintaining in theresponse high catch ratesto warmingseen over the waters,last 10 years the in the Board GOM/GBK asks stock. the As TCa result, the Board would likeplot to pursue changes the creation in theof a control size ruledistribution which initiates of management egg-bearing action in females the GOM/GBK over before time the stock for isthe deemed GOM/GBK overfished. Other species managed stock.by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, including Atlantic croaker and spot, currently use a Traffic Light Analysis to assess long-term trends in the species’ abundance and harvest. 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ASMFC Urges Transparency and Public Input in Proposed New England Offshore Canyons & Seamounts Monument Decision Making Process

Arlington, VA – In a May 9th letter to President Barack Obama, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) urged the President and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for transparency and a robust opportunity for public input as the Administration considers designating a National Monument through its authority under the Antiquities Act. While details on the specific location of the monument remain unknown, one potential area discussed centers around the New England offshore canyons and seamounts. Currently, the New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is drafting an Omnibus Deep‐Sea Coral Amendment which considers protection of corals in and around the canyons of the Atlantic Ocean. At the request of the Council, the Commission conducted a survey of active offshore lobstermen to understand the potential impacts to the fishery should lobster traps be limited by the Draft Amendment. Preliminary results indicate a high dependence on the offshore canyons for revenue, with over $15 million in revenue generated each year by fishermen targeting American lobster and Jonah crab in the canyons. Given that input from concerned stakeholders is a key component of the Council’s decision‐ making process, the Commission strongly supports using the Council process to develop measures to protect the ecosystems within these deep waters.

If the President chooses to use the Antiquities Act to protect deep sea corals, the Commission requested the designated area be limited to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. Additionally, the Commission requested the area be limited to depths greater than approximately 900 meters and encompass any or all of the region seaward of this line out to the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone. Further, the Commission asked that only bottom tending fishing effort be prohibited in the area and all other mid water/surface fishing methods (recreational and commercial) be allowed to continue in the area.

The May 9th letter to the President follows. For more information, please contact Megan Ware, Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, at [email protected] or 703.842.0740.

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J By Don Casey positive battery terminal or to some other 12-volt terminal that’s always This easy install could energized. The fuse is there to eliminate save your boat. any fire risk that can occur with a short circuit and should be as near the power Can your boat flood without your source as possible. noticing until a ton of water is already aboard? If your boat has a closed cabin With the fuse still removed, use a crimp or enclosed compartments, the answer butt-splice connector to connect the is likely yes. It’s so easy to protect other holder lead to the hookup wire. against this risk that it really should be Route the wire to the mounted float standard equipment on new boats, like switch, cut it to length, and connect it to the ignition key beep in your car. one of the switch leads with a butt-splice connector. With a similar length of wire All you need is an inexpensive float and two connectors, connect the other switch, an equally inexpensive 12-volt switch lead to one of the leads from buzzer or siren, an in-line fuse holder, your buzzer. The other buzzer lead gets hookup wire, and crimp connectors. You connected to a battery ground terminal. can purchase marine alarm units with Reinstall the fuse and test your circuit by both light and sound alarms. If so, follow manually lifting the float switch. Secure the manufacturer’s instructions. the switch connections higher than the switch so they’ll remain dry in the Locate the float switch in the lowest part event of rising water activating the float of the boat, but higher than the automatic switch. Also use heat-shrink connectors bilge pump. You only want it to activate and cover with silicone marine sealant. if the amount of water coming aboard Because the float switch remains dry exceeds the discharge capacity of the unless water rises above expected levels, pump or if the pump has failed to run. this alarm should prove 100-percent Locate the buzzer or siren near the helm reliable without attention, but it’s still a so it can be heard over all other external good practice to test it periodically by noise. lifting the float. http://www.boatus.com Remove the fuse from the fuse holder, then crimp an appropriate terminal to one of its leads and connect that to the M assachusetts 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 • 25 J e n u

New England 6 1 0 2 Stakeholders Weigh in on Ocean Plan By Tom Richardson on May 25th, 2016

Massachusetts commercial fi shermen representative, Beth Casoni of Scituate, MA, and New Bedford Port Director, Ed Anthes-Washburn, joined 25 marine stakeholders who met with Members of Congress on May 11, 2016, and explained how ocean planning benefi ts the Northeast. “It’s all about the common good,” said Casoni, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association. “I was overcome with gratitude for all the organizations and entities that joined the fl y-in— everyone was at the table to keep the ocean clean and viable for future uses.”

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J The MLA is pleased to announce that it has awarded ten educational grants this year in memory of Robert A. Wheeler and Joseph Driebeeck.

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u n e MLA LOBSTER DAY BE ON THE LIST OF J AT THE STATE HOUSE LOBSTERMEN TO SELL DIRECT We have a confi rmation that Wednesday July 6th will be the MLA’s 10th Lobster Day Do you have the correct permits to sell lobsters direct to the public If you at the State House. It will be held from 11:00 to 2:00pm at the Grand Stair Case. are interested in being on this list, we also will need a letter of consent to This annual event has been aimed at reminding State legislators of how important put you on the list with your contact information, port and a copy of your the Massachsuetts lobster fi shery is to the Commonwealth’s families and the coastal permit for our records. For more information call 781-545-6984 and communities. We are being sponsored this year by State Representative Jim Cantwell speak Tracey Abboud. and we wish to thank Rep. Cantwell for his continued support and efforts.

SAVE THE DATES JANUARY 19-22, 2017

The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Annual Weekend and Trade Show is a two ½ day event that will be held on January 19-22, 2017 at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth, MA. This is an exciting show that focuses on the fishing industry in New England. The event will bring together experts and professionals from different parts of the region to come together and discuss about the new platform and opportunities that will play an important role in the advancement of the commercial fishing industry.

The attendees of the show will also get a golden opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain relevant and useful information about the commercial fishing industry. The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Annual Weekend and Trade Show will also help its exhibitors to connect and interact with each other and establish a good relationship with the attendees. This show significantly contributes in the development of the commercial fishing industry and the expansion of the businesses of the exhibitors. For more information visit www.lobstermen.com or call Tracey Abboud at 781-545-6984

MASSACHUSETTS GREEN LOBSTER BANDS ARE HERE As part of the MLA promotional efforts the MLA again has available the whale safe Massachusetts “GREEN” lobster bands for $50 per 24lb case. The MLA supports this on going promotion to truly identify a “locally” harvested lobster. Call 781-545-6984 before coming to ensure they have arrived. All bands must be picked up at the MLA 8 Otis Place, Scituate, MA 02066 M assachusetts 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 • 29 J e n u

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2 0 1 6 a built-in breathing tube that leads to the surface. A • Electric eels and electric rays have enough Fun Facts About lungfi sh has both gills and a lung. electricity to kill a horse. u n e • Seahorses are the only fi sh that swim upright. • Sharks are the only fi sh that have eyelids. J • Some fi sh, such as the great white shark, can raise • Fish have sleep-like periods where they have their body temperature. This helps them hunt for prey lowered response to stimuli, slowed physical activity, in cold water. and reduced metabolism but they do not share the same changes in brain waves as humans do when • The oldest known age for a fi sh was an Australian they sleep. Fish lungfi sh. In 2003, it was still alive and well at 65 • Most fi sh reproduce by laying eggs, though some years old. • Some fi sh, such as the herbivorous fi sh (grazers), fi sh, such as great white sharks, give birth to live often lack jaw teeth but have tooth-like grinding mills • Fish use a variety of low-pitched sounds to convey babies called pups. in their throats called pharyngeal teeth. messages to each other. They moan, grunt, croak, • Starfi sh are not fi sh. Neither are jellyfi sh. boom, hiss, whistle, creak, shriek, and wail. They • Most fi sh have taste buds all over their body. rattle their bones and gnash their teeth. However, • Although the fangtooth fi sh is only a few inches • An estimated one third of male fi sh in British waters fi sh do not have vocal chords. They use other parts long, it has teeth about the size of a human’s. are changing sex due to pollution in human sewage. of their bodies to make noises, such as vibrating • The mudskipper is a fi sh that spends most of its muscles against their swim bladder. • Saltwater fi sh need to drink more water than time out of water and can “walk” on its fi ns. It carries freshwater fi sh. Since seawater is saltier than the • Fish can form schools containing millions of fi sh. a portable water supply in its gill chambers when it liquids in a fi sh’s body, water inside the fi sh is They use their eyes and something called a lateral leaves the water. It can also breathe through the pores constantly fl owing out. If they didn’t drink to replace line to hold their places in the school. The lateral line of its wet skin. the lost water, saltwater fi sh would dry up like is a row of pores running along the fi sh’s sides from prunes. • Catfi sh have over 27,000 taste buds. Humans have head to tail. Special hairs in the pores sense changes around 7,000. in water pressure from the movements of other fi sh or • The oldest fi shhook ever found dates back to about • Most brands of lipstick contain fi sh scales. predators. 42,000 years ago. • Lungfi sh can live out of water for several years. It • Since a fi sh’s jaw is not attached to its skull, many secretes a mucus cocoon and burrows itself under the fi shes can shoot their mouths forward like a spring to unbaked earth. It takes in air with its lung through catch startled prey. M assachusetts 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 bster m e n . c o m • 39 J e n u 6 1 0 2 40• M assachusetts 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 6 u n e J M assachusetts 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 bster m e n . c o m • 41 J e n u 6 1 0 2

May 18, 2016

President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President,

I write to oppose the designation of a marine monument in the Atlantic Ocean canyon and seamount area in depths less than 900 meters. There are no immediate nor documented threats to these areas that would warrant the use of the unilateral Presidential authority encompassed in the Antiquities Act. This Congressional Act was authored in 1906, long before the movement to promote open government. I urge you to not supersede the transparent, public processes currently underway in New England to protect Atlantic Ocean habitat and coral.

Despite the claims of proponents, there are no imminent threats to the habitat and coral in these areas that require expedient action by your Administration. There are no active proposals for oil, gas, or mineral exploration, nor could there be such activity without years of environmental impact assessment and permitting review. Further, multiple fisheries, some Marine Stewardship Council certified, have worked in these canyon areas for decades with such little habitat impact that monument proponents themselves call these areas “pristine” despite 40 years of fishing activity. Importantly, most Atlantic corals are in waters deeper than the areas fished (NOAA’s Deep-Sea Coral Database) and there are no plans or technologies available which would allow these fisheries to shift to deeper waters.

Therefore, I urge you to allow the open, transparent, public processes that now govern ocean planning and habitat protection in the region to continue without threat of unilateral Presidential action. There are a number of federal laws, federal advisory committees, and Executive Orders involved in this issue, and all require transparency in the rule making process. These include: deep- sea coral protections being developed by the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and the forthcoming northeast regional ocean plan, an outcome of the National Ocean Policy established by your Executive Order in 2010. Unlike the Antiquities Act, these directives offer the public an opportunity for meaningful input, require cost benefit analyses, and allow stakeholders opportunities to offer strategies to mitigate

1 42• M assachusetts 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 negative impacts. In addition, the above align with the ocean policies set out by your Administration, specifically Executive Order 13563 which states: 2 0 1 6

u n e “Sec. 2. Public Participation. [...] Regulations shall be adopted through a process that J involves public participation. To that end, regulations shall be based, to the extent feasible and consistent with law, on the open exchange of information and perspectives among State, local, and tribal officials, experts in relevant disciplines, affected stakeholders in the private sector, and the public as a whole.”

As noted in the attached May 4, 2016 letter from Kelley Drye & Warren, Counsel for Fisheries Survival Fund, the Antiquities Act does not require public hearings or public input, and is the antithesis of the goals and objectives you sought by signing Executive Order 13563 “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review”. I very much applaud your efforts to promote transparency in the governmental regulatory process. Notwithstanding your prior efforts, open government is not merely a short term political convenience, and should be a corner stone of every Administration. Either you believe in open government or not, and conduct yourself accordingly.CC:

I therefore urge you to endorse and implement a transparent public process on thisChristy issue Goldfuss, and direct White House CEQ the White House’s Council for Environmental Quality to do likewise. To dateWhitley they Saumweber, have not White House CEQ Senator Susan Collins provided any specifics describing what they intend to advocate on this issue,Senator which Angus makes King it virtually impossible to offer comments, suggestions, or gauge impacts. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Congressman Bruce Poliquin Should you decide to unilaterally move forward on this issue, I urge you to implementSenator the Jeanne position Shaheen put forward by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. That alternativeSenator is reasonable,Kelly Ayotte will protect the environment, protect aCC: majority of the deep water corals, and allowCongressman for continuation Frank Guinta Senator Elizabeth Warren of historic fishing practices in the offshoreChristy areas. Goldfuss, White House CEQ Senator Ed Markey Whitley Saumweber, White House CEQ Congressman Bill Keating Thank you for the opportunity to comment;Senator ISusan am happy Collins to discuss the specificsCongressman and any questions Seth Moulton with your staff. Senator Angus King Senator Jack Reed Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Congressman Stephen Lynch Congressman Bruce Poliquin Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Senator Jeanne Shaheen Congressman David Cicilline Senator KellySincerely,Sincerely Ayotte, Congressman James Langevin CC: Congressman Frank Guinta Senator Robert Menendez Senator Elizabeth Warren Senator Cory Booker Christy Goldfuss, White House CEQ Senator Ed Markey Congressman Frank LoBiondo Whitley Saumweber, White House CEQCongressman Bill Keating John Bullard, NOAA NMFS GARFO Senator Susan Collins CongressmanGrant Seth Moore Moulton Robert Beal, ASMFC Senator Angus King Senator JackPresident, Reed Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’sThomas Nies, Assn. NEFMC Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Congressman Stephen Lynch Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Congressman Bruce Poliquin Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Maine Lobstermen’s Association Senator Jeanne Shaheen Congressman David Cicilline Rhode Island Lobstermen’s Association Senator Kelly Ayotte Congressman James Langevin Boston Globe Congressman Frank Guinta Senator Robert Menendez Commercial Fisheries New Senator Elizabeth Warren Senator Cory Booker New Bedford Standard Times Senator Ed Markey Congressman Frank LoBiondo Saving Seafood Congressman Bill Keating John Bullard, NOAA NMFS GARFO Congressman Seth Moulton Robert Beal, ASMFC Senator Jack Reed Thomas Nies,2 NEFMC Congressman Stephen Lynch Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Maine Lobstermen’s Association Congressman David Cicilline Rhode Island Lobstermen’s Association Congressman James Langevin Boston Globe Senator Robert Menendez Commercial Fisheries New Senator Cory Booker New Bedford Standard Times Congressman Frank LoBiondo Saving Seafood John Bullard, NOAA NMFS GARFO Robert Beal, ASMFC Thomas Nies, NEFMC Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Maine Lobstermen’s Association Rhode Island Lobstermen’s Association

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carry out its duties, including choosing the proper DMF Baker purges fi sh advisors Outgoing director within an unpoliticized process. 2 0commissioners 1 6 say it’s political payback “It’s just everything that is wrong with politics in this country,” Sigler said. “I can’t fathom any other reason u n e why this is happening other than the board did not J ov. Charlie Baker has purged seven of the or operation of the Marine Fisheries Advisory support his nominee.” nine standing members of the state Marine Commission. Fisheries Advisory Commission, declining DMF Director Pierce did not respond Tuesday to a G Instead, Sieger said, the sea change in the board’s to reappoint them and prompting charges of political request for comment. composition was a chance to bring in “new tampering. perspective.” Other outgoing members of the advisory commission, Several of the outgoing members, including Chairman as well as surviving members William Adler and “We saw this as an opportunity to revitalize the Mark Amorello, expressed disappointment and anger at Raymond Kane II, also did not immediately respond to commission and we did it all at once because just about the wholesale restructuring of the commission, labeling requests for comment. everyone on the commission was on holdover status,” it a political move by the Baker administration that Sieger said, referring to the fact that eight of the nine New commission could have dire consequences on the commission’s commissioners were serving past the termination of ability to objectively perform its duties in the future. The governor’s offi cial website already lists the new their appointments. Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission appointments “I honestly and truly don’t think it ever will again,” Sieger was asked if Pierce is secure as director of DMF without attaching related biographies or fi shery Amorello said Tuesday. and said “there’s nothing right now lead us to believe” management experience. Amorello was fi shing far north in the wilds of Maine that there will be changes at the top of DMF. The seven that will join Adler and Kane are: on Friday, in a spot without any cell reception. He Sieger also said the wholesale changes on the drove about 10 miles at one point to check messages Kalil Boghdan of Hamilton (term expiring Aug. 25), commission do not refl ect a disenchantment on the part and texts and discovered his phone had blown up with Charles M. Quinn Jr. (term expiring Aug. 25, 2017), of the administration with the manner the Division of both. Gus Sanfi lippo of Gloucester (term expiring Aug. 23, Marine Fisheries is operating. 2018), Mike Pierdinock (term expiring Aug. 23, 2018), “Right then, I knew there was some kind of “Then why would they do this?” asked J. Randy Sigler, Andrew J. Walsh (term expiring Aug. 23, 2018), Louis bloodbath,” Amorello said. a commissioner from Marblehead. D. Williams (term expiring Aug. 25, 2017) and William Chuck Casella said state Fish & Game Commissioner Doyle (term expiring Aug. 25, 2017). Sigler was traveling with his family through Europe George Peterson called him on Friday to inform him last week and noticed late Friday that he had a missed Kane’s appointment expires Aug. 23 and Adler’s he would not be reappointed to his position on the call from Peterson. appointment is set to expire Oct. 1. fi sheries advisory commission. “He didn’t leave a “He just indicated the governor has decided to go in message,” Sigler said. another direction,” Casella said Tuesday. Texts from fi shery Political payback? management colleagues Cape Codder 9' Commercial Lobster Tender Casella and others, however, believe the ouster of back in Massachusetts seven of the standing commissioners — all of whom fi lled him in on some of were serving past their appointment expiration date the details of the day’s — is retribution for the commission voting last July turbulence, as well as a to block the appointment of former NOAA Fisheries reporter on Tuesday to staffer Douglas Christel as director of the state Division provide further offi cial of Marine Fisheries to succeed the retired Paul Diodati. information. “It’s absolutely ludicrous what they’ve done and I “This is such a travesty,” absolutely believe it’s a vendetta,” Amorello said. Sigler said in a FaceTime interview from Nice, Casella, who lives in Georgetown, called it political France. “The division retribution.” (DMF) and the commission “It just seems like the purpose of the commission has have worked so effectively been wiped out for political purposes,” he said. together for the management of the Commonwealth’s Casella and Amorello said they believe the governor’s marine resource and the actions are a precursor to assembling a marine fi sheries benefi t of the people of this advisory commission more amenable to giving state. Letting politics get Peterson — and by extension, Baker — the DMF in the way of that astounds director the Baker administration wanted all along. me.” “There’s no doubt in my mind that’s what the purpose Sigler said the interjection of this is,” Casella said. “It’s disheartening that (Baker) of politics into the would politicize the commission like this.” composition — and (978) 979-1795 • www.capecodderboats.com Secretary for the Environment Daniel Sieger denied ultimately, the actions — of Tuesday that the Baker administration was acting the commission undermines vengefully or trying to politicize the composition its ability to appropriately [email protected] M assachusetts 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 • 45 J

The events leading up to the wholesale changes in the board members and Peterson, whose choice of Christel new position — special assistant to the e n u composition of the commission started early last year signaled his desire to shake up the agency by seeking commissioner’s offi ce for marine fi sheries

when Diodati announced his retirement after 15 years new leadership from outside its core management issues. Peterson placed Christel in that new 6 1 0 2 at the helm of DMF. group. job. Rift surfaces Peterson’s plan, however, went askew when the “He will report directly to me,” Peterson said at the commission — which has fi nal say as to who runs time of Christel. “I believe he will be an asset to this Peterson, upon learning of Diodati’s plans to retire, DMF — voted 4-3 against hiring Christel for DMF’s agency (DMF) and this commission.” established a fi ve-member advisory panel to interview top job. the top fi ve candidates to replace Diodati. Peterson said Christel would serve as a conduit of Some of the commissioners at that time simply said information from various elements in the state’s That panel included state Rep. Sarah Peake from they were unfamiliar with Christel. Others said they marine fi shery management and scientifi c apparatus Barnstable County, marine scientist Michael were uncomfortable with a National Oceanic and — as well as their federal counterparts — to enable Sissenwine, recreational fi sherman Dave Rimmer, Atmospheric Administration staffer taking the reins Peterson, state environmental secretary Sieger and New England Fishery Management Council vice instead of promoting either of DMF’s deputy directors Baker to formulate more informed policy. chairman John Quinn, and Gloucester fi sherman Vito — Pierce or McKiernan — to the director’s position. Giacalone, who also serves as the policy director at the Under questioning that day from commissioners, Gloucester-based Northeast Seafood Coalition. That welling opposition forced another vote and Peterson said Christel’s responsibilities will not the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission voted include the development of regulatory policy, nor will Peterson and Deputy Fish & Game Commissioner unanimously in September to elevate Pierce to the he serve in the capacity of a shadow director. Mary Lee-King sat in on the fi ve interviews last July 1. director’s position. “We already have a director (Pierce) who is doing a Peterson told the advisory commission at its meeting But even with the selection of Pierce, the issue fi ne job,” Peterson said. “He will not be a director, but later in July that of the seven people involved in the continued to hover over the advisory commission for his knowledge of the federal system and rule-making interviews (the review panel plus himself and Mary- two reasons: will be extremely helpful.” Lee), fi ve had picked one individual (Christel), one had picked a second individual (then-Deputy Director The next scheduled meeting of the state Marine • Some commissioners whose terms had Pierce) and one had picked a third individual (Deputy Fisheries Advisory Commission is set for June 9 at expired were uneasy because they could not Director Daniel McKiernan). DMF’s Annisquam River Marine Fisheries Field get an answer from anyone within the Baker Station on Emerson Avenue. There will be a lot of new Peterson went on at that meeting to compliment both administration as to whether they would be faces. Pierce and McKiernan for their long service. But, reappointed. according to the meeting’s minutes, Peterson said Contact Sean Horgan at 978-675-2714, or shorgan@ “We deserve to be reappointed or just let us go,” “another individual, Douglas Christel, had risen to the gloucestertimes.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ Casella said last October. “We deserve better.” top of the interview process.” SeanGDT He recommended Christel for the position. That • Also last October, Peterson announced http://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/fi shing_ exposed a sizable philosophical rift between several that Baker approved the creation of a industry_news/baker-purges-fi sh-advisors/

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n May 19th the Massachusetts his life as a fi sherman and the many “safer” rope in hopes to be fi shed only in varied from very little to having hauled a Lobstermens’s Association changes that have been mandated portions of the MA Restricted Area. He few pots. Beth covered everything from Delegate Mike Lane f/v Phyllis O over the years making it harder and explained the management process this the fi sheries management, promotional P, Executive Committee member John harder to earn a living fi shing. He also modifi cation would have to go through efforts, and international concerns, Barrett f/v Susan T and Executive explained many conservation measures and that would ultimately be accepted human - environmental impacts on the Director Beth Casoni met with seniors that the fi shermen have adopted to help by the Atlantic Large Whale Take eco systems, ocean planning, resource from Thayer Academy to give them minimize interaction with gear and the Reduction Team. conservation and everything you can an in-depth and hands on experience large whales in the Atlantic. possible imagine. on the lobster industry here in the Mike also explained the gear research Beth at the beginning asked the Commonwealth. he has been working on with the New students what they knew and thought of John talked about the economics of England Aquarium to devolve a whale commercial lobstering and the responses lobstering to the group as they had no Mike talked to the students a about 46• M assachusetts 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 concept of what goes into funding a what they had learned form out talk? content to go out and watch another The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s lobster business. He explained that The perception was far different of the fishermen haul a trawl. Association would like to thank John fishermen invest tens to hundreds of industry and the general consensus was The boys had a great time, they got wet, Barrett, Mike Lane, Jim Figueiredo 2 0 1thousands 6 of dollars into their lobster admiration for all that the lobstermen do dirty and smelly and we told them that and Beth Casoni for their participation business. John also explained that to keep the resource sustainable, educate they now smelt like money in the world and educational outreach efforts to the u n e when a fisherman looses gear that this the public, promote environmental of lobstering J! students as they move on in their studies. J is approximately $100 and that the stewardship initiatives’ and to minimize We are educating one person at a time fishermen are able to fish up to 800 pots interactions with large whales. The girls on the other hand were happy and hopefully changing their perceptions in Area 1 = $80,000 in gear alone. There to watch another local lobsterman, on what you all have to do before you were several questions and comments on Now it was time to get on the boat and Jim Figueiredo haul his trawl from can go fishing! Great day had by all! how expensive it is to lobster. get lobstering. Mike was going to haul afar. Jim mentioned to the girls that his some trawls with the boys in the group grandfather had built his vessel and that We spent two hours on the dock talking as they were eager to get down and dirty! he had been fishing for over 30 years about the lobster industry and Beth asked While the girls in the group were quiet now.

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J INDICIES and a BAN ON LOBSTERS IN EUROPE here were lengthy presentations and discussions on the lobster settlement index research, the proposed Ban on American Lobster from Sweden, the T International Conference and Workshop on Lobster and regional reports when the lobster Institute (LI) held its quarterly Board meeting in Orono Maine on May 16th.

Lobster research and L.I. member Rick Wahle gave a detailed report to the Board on lobster settlement from Rhode Island to PEI (Canada). He noted that in Southern New England (Conn. R.I.-M.A.) the index shows that the stock is low. In the Gulf of Maine (M.A.-M.E.) this stock index shows a downturn in settlement which could cause a downturn in that stock in the near future (less baby lobsters in the system). The expected culprit is predation and water temperature. The same may be the forecast for 5% DISCOUNT ON SERVICE New Brunswick (Can.)

Another hot topic was the proposal from Sweden to ban American lobsters from being imported to Europe. The issue here is whether they should be considered an “Invasive FOR MLA MEMBERS! Species”? This stems from a few, very few,! Of our lobsters that were “caught” in their waters and whether they should have, could be an introduction of a non-native species into European waters. A question asked was how did our North American lobsters (Homarus Americanus) from the U.S. or Canada get into their waters?! The apparent reason was that some Environmental group released (US/Can) lobsters into LIFERAFT INSPECTIONS the wild or that imported American/Canadian lobsters had escaped from their holding pens. It was noted that this whole thing is very bizarre. The Sweden argument is that the European Lobster Species “Homarus Grammarus”which is very similar to the American Lobster could mate with these lobsters and cause a problem?? The chances of even getting this far is remote and would it be a bad thing? The European species which ranges from Ireland, UK, and Europe is not in good shape with nowhere near EPIRBs & PLBs the management regulations we have to protect the resource that we have in North America, Canada too.

Nevertheless, this discussion went on at the Board meeting and it was noted the Mass., Division of Marine Fisheries, (DMF), Maine’s Division of Marine Resources (DMR) SIGNALING DEVICES and the Canadian Div., of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is combining to develop rebuttals and arguments to counter the Swedish argument. This is an Export issue for our lobster market. The next discussion on the all-day Lobster Institute meeting was the International Conference on Lobster. This was again presented by Dr. Rick Wahle. This event has been held for several years in various locations. This coming event is going to be in Portland, ME., on June 4-9 2017 at the ME., Holiday Inn By the Bay IMMERSION SUITS & PFDs hotel. This will focus on Biology and Management issues. The Lobster Institute will be taking part as well as lobster government managers from all over the world. It is expected to include a “lobster industry day” and not just the Science and Management people. MLA’s Bill Adler, the Institute’s Chairman, is on the steering Committee for PICKUP & DELIVERY this event to make sure the Mass., Lobster Industry in well represented. Following all these presentations, there were updates on what was happening up and down the coast on lobster. Chairman, Bill Adler, gave his updates on the ASMFC’s actions on lobster in Southern New England (SNE), Gulf of Maine, Jonah Crabs and other issues which affect New England lobstermen. Maine reps gave their updates as www.SURVIVALATSEA.com did the Canadian reps from Prince Edward Island (PEI), New Brunswick, Canada and Nova Scotia.

In other business, LI Director gave an update on the Lobster Institutes projects which involved studies on effects on high speed hauling on lobster health, lobster shell disease issues, all of which the Institute is working on. It also was announced that the next “Lobster Town Meeting” is tentatively scheduled for March 24-25 in either St. 207.363.0220 Andrews (NB) or St. Johns (NB). More on this later! Bill Adler- Chairman- Lobster Institute M assachusetts 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 bster m e n . c o m • 49 J e n u

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Water Depth: ~79 feet

Important Note for Boaters: Large watch circle, buoy may be within 247 feet of the anchor in any direction.

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J to approve or not a ban on live American Lobster

As we move into June, the potential ban of live lobsters in the European Union (EU) becomes closer to being a reality. On May 13th MLA’s Executive Director, Beth Casoni, called together the state and federal biologists from Maine to Rhode Island along with representatives from the National Fisheries Institute and the Maine Dealers Association to collectively come up with strategic plan on how to refute the EUs claims laid out in their Risk Assessment.

During the meeting there were discussions on the reality of this potential listing, updates on where this was in the EUs processes and how we can counter their claims to ultimately keep these very important markets open. The state and federal biologists all agreed that this is a high priority and will be working collectively on a response.

The EU will be debating the legitimacy of the listing on June 21st. The EUs process of approving the list of “Invasive Species” has to be approved or Greek Lobster denied in its entirety. The unfortunate here is that the American Lobster is the only consumable good on the list whereas the others are known invasive 200 ml / 7 fl oz white wine vinegar plants around the world. Stay tuned!

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J Scientists, fishermen plot pulled back. Shut out of their lobster grounds for In a highly endangered species like North Atlantic months at a time to protect right whales from getting ways to prevent whale right whales, with only around 500 individuals caught up in their buoy lines, Haviland and fellow entanglements remaining, that mortality rate takes them closer to lobsterman Mike Lane talked with whale researchers extinction. The Center for Coastal Studies formed at the Center for Coastal Studies and New England The heavily entangled flukes of this humpback whale were one of the first disentanglement teams in the world Aquarium about how large whales become entangled disentangled by the Center for Coastal Studies Marine Animal Entanglement Response team in July 2015. With in 1984. Today, Mattila said, over 600 people in 24 and devised a system where sections of buoy line more nets and lines in the sea and a rebound in some whale countries are trained in getting ropes and gear off the would be connected every 40 feet by a hollowed out species, entanglements have become more common, sparking big animals in the ocean. section of line that breaks away at 1,700 pounds of international concern. CCS image under NOAA permit 18786. pressure. The resulting sections are not long enough “People are facing this problem, not just in New for the whale to roll and wrap around itself, and don’t England,” Werner said. “It’s a global problem.” trail behind the animal, where it can twine around the flukes, Haviland said. Leverman had traveled to Portsmouth to discuss preventing whales from becoming ensnared in lines “It’s a minor entanglement with a higher probability and nets in the first place, or at least making it easier of the whale shedding the line,” Haviland said. for them to shed the gear and survive the encounter. Other researchers focused on prevention. Why, asked “We wanted to bring together fishermen and scientists several conference participants, couldn’t whales from around the world and share information from see lines or otherwise sense them and avoid them the very few who have actually been trying to solve altogether; and could a system be built to warn these this problem; on what’s working, what’s not and use large mammals and turn them away from danger? that to get greater efficiency so we’re actually getting By Doug Fraser closer to a long-term solution,” Werner said. “Deterrence is the key. Cut the head off the snake,” said Brian Kot, a researcher at Antioch College. Kot, PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Nette Leverman was reading Scott Kraus of the New Kraus and Jeffrey Fasick of the University of Tampa from a sheaf of papers she held in her hand, detailing England Aquarium the interactions between whales and fishermen in said entanglements Greenland, where she is a population biologist. of humpbacks is increasing worldwide, Humpback, minke, fin and bowhead whales were because their numbers getting caught in fishing line and nets in the waters have rebounded. off the country’s coast. It’s a familiar refrain, heard over and over Monday, the first day of a four-day Some whales had scars international workshop on large whale entanglements. from as many as seven entanglements with “We’ve known for decades about this problem, yet the line cutting three solutions to it remain elusive,” said Tim Werner, a inches into muscle senior scientist at the New England Aquarium, and and bone, said Amy one of the workshop’s organizers. Knowlton of the New England Aquarium. Governments and fishermen around the world are Aquarium and Center feeling the strain from an increasing numbers of for Coastal Studies whales being snared in fishing gear as some whale researchers found a species rebound and as the amount of gear in the dramatic increase in water increases for fishing, aquaculture and other the frequency and uses. severity of right whale entanglements from None of the large whale species escape unscathed. 1994 to 2010 as the At least 20 percent and as many as 80 percent of breaking strength of the individuals in every type of whale species bear the ropes used by some entanglement scars, said David Mattila, the global fishermen increased. disentanglement coordinator for the Center for They found incidents Coastal Studies in Provincetown and the International of serious injury and Whaling Commission. Ten to 25 percent of whales death would drop acquire new wounds every year and entanglements by 72 percent if the kill between 2 and 4 percent of the population every breaking strength year. was lowered to 1,700 pounds. M assachusetts 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 bster m e n . c o m • 53 J e n u were all studying the possibility of using colored quickly, creating a fright response called an acoustic lobsterman Scott Wesley presented a much simpler

ropes or other visual warning signs. Fasick explained startle reflex. Studies on seals showed they didn’t version they been using for the past couple of years. 6 1 0 2 that great whales don’t have the high-resolution sonar habituate themselves to the signal because there was no It is a mesh shopping-type bag containing the rope dolphins do that could help them avoid obstacles way to prepare for it. They even left when a warning attached to buoys held in place with a simple strap. An underwater. tone was sounded, knowing the startle noise was to acoustic signal releases the strap, allowing the buoys follow, Tyak said. and rope to surface. And it’s less expensive at around A right whale’s vision is geared toward locating the $1,600 apiece. large swarms of the zooplankton it prefers, with its But with all the new demands on marine resources, eyes tuned to the red color of the tiny animals, as including the industrialization of the sea for energy use, Despite the extensive and innovative attempts to come they are backlit by the sun in the water. Even so, the Holy Grail, said Werner, is to develop a substitute. up with solutions as well as good news about the they perceive the red mass as black against a white The so-called ropeless buoy system holds out some population of some species like the humpback there is background. hope, he said. no doubt individual whales caught up in fishing gear Ropes are hard for whales to see, said Kraus, Typically, ropeless systems have buoys on the bottom continue to suffer. comparing it to driving without headlights on a rainy next to the fishing gear. They only rise to the surface night. when summoned with a signal or when a time-release Ken Baldwin of the University of New Hampshire mechanism activates. Jim Partan of the Woods Hole built a mock right whale flipper and mounted it on a Kraus tested arrays of various colored PVC piping Oceanographic Institution previewed a floating spool small boat he piloted into vertical buoy lines. A whale placed in the path of feeding right whales in Cape model he’d been working on with Werner and Kate typically turns quickly when encountering an unknown Cod Bay from 2011 to 2013. His study showed the McClellan-Press of the University of Massachusetts object in the water and the fin position guided the line whales seemed to detect red and orange colored ropes Amherst. A buoyant spool with line wrapped around in tight to its body, where it could more easily snag, at greater distances, unless the rope color faded or was it is linked to a short line attached to a lobster pot or a Kraus said. When weighted down with pots, the line obscured by the organisms that tend to grow on it. string of pots. When the fisherman wants to retrieve the cut into the model fin like a cheese knife, Baldwin said. pot, he or she sends an acoustic signal to a transponder “It tattered the fin model,” he said. While several studies showed little progress in using on the spool, releasing it from the tether. It floats to the — Follow Doug Fraser on Twitter:@dougfrasercct. audio signals to warn off whales, Peter Tyak of the surface with the line unraveling behind. The prototypes http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20160524/ University of St. Andrews in Scotland said research are expensive, however, at around $13,000 each. scientists-fishermen-plot-ways-to-prevent-whale- showed audio signals had to be much louder than entanglements?rssfeed=true current technology to change the path of large whales. Geoff Liggins, a supervising scientist with the New He held out hope for a type of signal that ramped up South Wales rock lobster program and Australian

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Dear Secretary Beaton,

I am writing to you today on behalf of our 1800 members with great concern regarding the sweeping changes to the composition to the Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission). The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) members from around the state have invested their lives in the commercial lobster industry here in the Commonwealth and are extremely anxious about their future given the recent events at the Commission.

We understand and respect the processes of appointment while recognizing there was only two Commissioners actively serving under legitimate appointment, where the other Commissioners selflessly participated for several years believing in the Commissions mission and responsibility to all the scores of marine users here in the Commonwealth.

Energy and Environmental Affairs Mission Statement To manage the Commonwealth’s living marine resources in balance with the environment resulting in sustainable fisheries and contributions to our economy, stable availability of diverse, healthy seafood and enriched opportunities that support our coastal culture.

Furthermore, we are alarmed given the disregard for continuity throughout the fisheries management process. The unnecessary and draconian approach in replacing seven Commissioners all at once will not serve the marine users due to the enormous learning curve. The previous Commissioners terms were staggered to avoid such a knowledge gap and now we are faced with numerous years of playing catch up, times seven.

Collectively, we consider the new composition of Commissioners to be a deficient representation of the state waters commercial lobster industry. Whereas, the commercial lobster industry is currently represented by one Commissioner and, lobster being the states most valuable resource harvested in state waters, we strongly believe there should be more representation at the table for the lobster industry.

The Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association was established in 1963 by the fishermen, for the fishermen, and is presently the leading commercial fishing industry association in New England. On behalf of the 1,800 members, the MLA works to maintain both the industry and the resource alike. The MLA supports a proactive approach on all issues affecting the commercial and recreational fisheries and will continue to be an active participant in the management process at both the state and federal levels.

We respectfully request a meeting with you at your earliest convenience to discuss our very real concerns and how to keep the states most valuable fishery involved and at the table going forward.

Thank you for your time and consideration and we look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Do not hesitate to call me with any further questions.

Kind regards, Beth Casoni Executive Director

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Massachusetts MLA In Memorial 6 1 0 2 Division of Marine Dana Bradford Blackman II Died: March 07, 2016 Pat is survived by his dearest friend, Fisheries Myrna Lloyd; his sisters, Terri Stevens Dana Bradford Blackman II, of Marshfield, and Carol Farrell; his children, Jeff Seafood Marketing Program passed away on March 7, 2016 at the age White, and his wife, Wendy, of York, Inaugural meeting of 75 after a period of failing health. He Susan Volger, and her husband, Paul, of was the loving husband of Maureen Phyllis South Berwick, and Jennifer Leach; as Foy Blackman. well as 10 grandchildren; and three great- The Massachusetts Division of Marine grandchildren. He was predeceased by his Dana graduated from Marshfield High Fisheries Seafood Marketing Program loving wife Enid White. School in 1958, entered the U.S. Army and Inaugural meeting was held on May 16th at served in the Military Police. He worked the State House in Boston. MLA’s Executive Stephen Beryl Sones as a precision machinist at Pneumatic Director, Beth Casoni, was appointed to this Died: April 28, 2016 Scale in Quincy for many years and was Commission along with State Legislators, part owner of Blackman’s Point RV and Stephen Beryl Sones, of Marshfield, MA, seafood industry representatives and Camping in Brant Rock. Dana was a died on April 28, 2016 at the age of 72. commercial fishermen from around the longtime member of the Massachusetts Steve was the loving partner of Ellen Commonwealth. The Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries, Dr. Lobstermen’s Association, the Old Colony Tinajera; devoted father of Jacqueline David Pierce, welcomed everyone to this momentous and exciting time Rod and Gun Club, the Marshfield Elks, L. Sones and husband Eric Sanford, and for the Commonwealths seafood industry. and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He enjoyed Jennifer Zaslaw and husband David; proud fishing, hunting, and spending Sunday’s at grandfather of Katie and Kyle Zaslaw; dear Dr. Pierce explained that the Commission was created to: Haddad’s watching the Patriots games with uncle to many nieces and nephews; and nephew to many aunts and uncles. his children and friends. (i) increase the public’s knowledge about the health benefits Among many things, Steve was a of consuming seafood and the economic importance Dana is survived by Maureen, his loving local fisherman and member of the of the commonwealth’s fishing industry to the local wife of nearly 48 years; his daughter Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association, economy and communities; Kimberley Phyllis Blackman; son Charles an entrepreneur, and delivered newspapers (ii) educate the public on fisheries’ resources, fisheries’’ Bradford Blackman; son Dana Lewis Blackman, his wife Rebecca and their son on the South Shore. He was a lobsterman management and commercial fishing to build consumer for many years, co-founder of the Fourth confidence in the sustainable basis for commercial fishing John; and son Jeffery Robert Blackman, his wife Tara and their daughter Avery. Cliff Lobster Co., and an avid striper in the commonwealth; fisherman. He was a resident of Trouants (iii) Create name recognition and increasing consumer Island for over 35 years. We will greatly demand and preference for the commonwealth’s seafood Patten DeWolf White Died: April 15, 2016 miss his smile, sense of humor, strength in products, including through the use of brand name, logo the face of adversity, and the pleasure he or other actions to differentiate them from other seafood YORK, ME- Patten D. White of York, 76, took in helping others products; passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, full of (iv) Stabilizing market prices through the promotion and love and happiness - he was with family Alexander Ferent educational tools and strategies to achieve the program’s and loved ones at his passing. May 18th, 2016 purpose and objectives, including employing market Alexander E Ferent, 73, of Weymouth and Pat was born in Salem, Mass., son research and social media; and formerly of South Boston, died Wednesday of Barbara and Llewellyn White. An (v) Identifying a range of sources and mechanisms to fund evening at his home surrounded by his independent and self-reliant young man, program activities and to increase the scope of program family following a long illness. He was Pat began lobstering at 16, then joined the devoted husband of Sandra K (White) outreach to the public and other stakeholders. the Peace Corps in Africa. Improving Ferent with whom he shared over 54 years fishing practices with the Togolese, he of marriage. The Commonwealths commitment to the seafood industry is much realized his mission was not to teach, but appreciated. Everyone at the table expressed their commitment to to collaborate. He met and fell in love with Alexander was a self employed educating consumers on the health benefits and availability of fresh Enid Wardwell of Castine, Maine. Lobsterman for over 55 years before seafood right here is along the shores of the state. retiring. He was very active with his Pat next returned to lobstering. His abilities civic duties and played a significant role to work with people advanced him into in the planning and development of South many aspects of fisheries management. Boston’s Cardinal Medeiros Dock. His The director of Maine Lobstermen’s other civic duties included being one of The monitoring work group for the Association, Pat became known as a man the 1st Executive Committee members, Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction of his word. What made him so effective MLA Delegate, and served on the Board Team (ALWTRT) met in Gloucester, MA was the integrity and authenticity with of Directors for the Mass. Fishermen’s on May 17-18. The objective of the work which he approached people. He spoke Partnership; he also served as president of group was to discuss how to improve his mind, honest and clear, gaining him the Boston Harbor Lobstermen’s Co-Op fishing effort data consistency. The group both respect and credibility. He become a for many years. He dedicated his life to considered a reporting requirement and speaker on the Pew Oceans Commission, the betterment of Massachusetts fisherman. what would be necessary to design and a delegate in the ASMFC, President of implement such a requirement. NMFS will continue these discussions GOMLF, and was awarded the Capt. David with the full TRT at their next meeting in the late fall/early winter. D. Hart Award. 60• M assachusetts 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 MLA CLASSIFIEDS 2 0 1 6 PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT u n e

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(4) Self-funding through in- vestments – most likely, you will be able to cover some amount of your insurance need as described If you die, in #1, #2, and #3 above. If there is an insurance needs gap, the will your family gap can covered by mutual be buried in debt? funds, stocks, bonds – anything with growth potential. There are Help protect your family with life insurance from some products, such as a variable Modern Woodmen of America. Call today – I can help annuity, that will provide a death you plan for life. benefi t and distribute an amount to cover some of the taxes on the growth in the account value. This John K. Barnes, is not life insurance; however, it FIC, CFP® 3 3 W. Main St. has similar properties and can be Georgetown, MA 01833 B a practical solution in the right 978-494-4574 situation. john.k.barnes@mwarepemail It is important to note that self-funding should be viewed as a last resort and not primary coverage; you have exhausted resources as identifi ed in #1, #2, and #3 above and have some life insurance in place in case of your DIEG0312 unexpected death. M assachusetts 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 bster m e n . c o m • 63 J e n u 6 1 0 2

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