FN Online News • Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024

OSU Works to Refine Ocean Oxygen Monitoring Sensors in Fisheries; Trident Investigates Reports of Human Rights Abuses by Chinese Supplier

View this email in your browser The Advocate for the Commercial Fisherman  •  Wednesday,  Mar. 6, 2024 Oregon State Working to Refine Ocean Oxygen Monitoring Sensors in Fisheries Researchers at Oregon State University are collaborating with industry and tribal partners to refine and expand use of oxygen monitoring sensors to be deployed in fishing pots, to learn more about changing ocean conditions. >READ MORE Trident Investigates Reports of Human Rights Abuses by Chinese Supplier Trident Seafoods CEO Joe Bundrant says his company has suspended trade with a supplier in China after reports of human rights abuses there and has initiated its own independent inquiry regarding issues reported by an independent investigator. >READ MORE IPHC Seeks Longline Tenders For 2024 Catch Protection Study The International Pacific Halibut Commission is seeking tenders by March 25 for its 2024 IPHC Catch Protection Study, which has a goal of reducing marine mammal depredation of catch from longline gear. >READ MORE ADF&G Plans Listening Session Re: 2022 Yukon River Salmon Fishery Disaster Spending The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to hold a virtual listening session on March 11 to receive input on funding priorities from affected fishery participants for its $1.59 million Yukon River salmon fishery disaster spending plan. >READ MORE   Gig Harbor BoatShop Announces Crew Member Training Program The Gig Harbor BoatShop in Gig Harbor, Wash. is offering a purse seine vessel crew member training program for four days, beginning March 26, on fundamental commercial fishing crewmember training, in the classroom and on board commercial fishing vessels. >READ MORE From the Editor: Fishing Restrictions Bill Managing Editor Mark Nero   The future of commercial gillnet fishing and the catching of giant sea bass in California are now in doubt, following legislation proposed by a state Assembly member in February that would restrict certain types of fishing in state waters. Assembly Bill 220 would do three things: completely ban commercial fishing for sea bass, eliminating current exceptions; ban the use of gill nets, also eliminating current exceptions, and mandate that commercial fishing vessels operating with a state permit carry an independent third-party observer onboard while operating within state fisheries.  >READ MORE All rights reserved. Copyright © 2024 Maritime Publishing, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Maritime Publishing Our mailing address is: Maritime Publishing 3980 Sherman Street San Diego, CA 92110 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.