Markey, Moulton push for national fund to compensate fishermen for losses due to offshore wind
Fishing groups have been critical of the current approach, saying the government’s lack of clear requirements gives the offshore wind industry the upper hand in compensation negotiations.
Northeast states want regional fund to pay fishermen for offshore wind damages
Group seeks comments on how the fund should be designed and managed to equitably compensate fishermen for economic losses caused by wind developments.
13, including a child, rescued from sinking New Bedford fishing vessel
The F/V Tremont, a 115-foot squid boat ported in New Bedford, was involved in a collision with a 1,000-foot Panamanian-flagged container vessel, MSC Rita, about 60 miles off the northern coast of Virginia.
Fishing regulators fear wind turbines could threaten spawning area for Atlantic cod
“We want to make it very clear that there are important fishery resources in this area. We hope that it creates an extra layer of consideration as these (offshore wind) projects go forward.” — NEFMC spokesperson Janice Plante
Justice Department digs into ‘competition concerns’ in New England fishing industry
Responding to a ProPublica-New Bedford Light investigation, federal attorneys have interviewed fishermen’s groups about the growing power that private equity firms and foreign investors wield over the market.
Scallop leasing proponents consider appealing regulators’ decision
“Whether the advocates pursue this issue with the Secretary of Commerce is their decision. We will, of course, provide the Secretary with information on our deliberations…” — NEFMC Executive Director Thomas Nies
Fishing regulators shoot down scallop leasing plan
Tyler Miranda, a scallop captain out of New Bedford, said he was grateful for the council’s vote. “It restored my faith in the committee process. I want to participate more going forward.”
Regulators to vote on controversial scallop leasing plan Tuesday
Despite what new council member Eric Hansen described as “overwhelming” opposition to leasing, an advisory panel that includes several scallop permit holders voted 9-to-4 recently to support the proposal.
The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane talks monkeypox, heat islands, rising sewer bills, shell fishing and more
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane joined WBSM’s Jim Phillips on Townsquare Sunday on Aug. 14, 2022 to talk about monkeypox in New Bedford, heat islands, rising sewer bills, shell fishing and more.
Light reporter Will Sennott talks fishing industry with WGBH’s Boston Public Radio
Hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan discuss our recent joint investigation with ProPublica into foreign private equity’s grip on the waterfront
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