National Fisherman

View more issues:

Articles in June, 2003 issue of National Fisherman

• Fire-damaged boat is rebuilt; yard rebounds after burning. (North)
  by Michael Crowley
• Klamath salmon receive more water--for now: judge's decision provides temporary fix. (Pacific)
  by Susan Chambers
• Cap'n Sane says ..
  by Perc Sane
• Coast Guard disputes allegations by G.A.O.: says new duties don't diminish old ones. (National)
• Sold on the auction: the Honolulu fish house owned by United Fishing Agency has been the venue of choice for Hawaii longliners and buyers for over 50 years. (Fish For Sale).
  by Abner Kingman
• NMFS, scientists explore rockfish restocking plan: aim to speed groundfish species recovery. (Pacific)
  by Susan Chambers
• A bottom paint primer: how to pick an antifoulant. (Hull Protection).
  by Ev Collier
• Managerial concerns. (A Letter From Bill Hogarth)
  by Bill Hogarth
• The `force' is with him: the 46-foot Gail Force gives Tom Peterson an easy-to-maintain, shallow-draft aluminum crabber with lots of carrying capacity. (Aluminum Boatbuilding).
  by Michael Crowley
• NMFS raises vent size for turtle excluders: La. shrimp official disputes measure. (Gulf * South Atlantic)
  by Denise Trunk
• 2003 fish forecast speaks volumes about market problems facing fleet. (North Pacific Salmon).
  by Charlie Ess
• At a glance
• Tuna: frozen imports and rising fuel costs outpace domestic catch price gains. (Gulf/South Atlantic).
  by Hoyt Childers
• A superior replacement: Furuno's new 1623 LCD boasts features not usually seen on an entry-level radar. (Product Roundup).
  by Michael Crowley
• Fishing back when.
• Home port where we live
  by Dexter Van Zile
• Consumer says West Coast crabbers should think bigger. (Mail Buoy)
  by Keren Whittemore
• Bandage made from shrimp could save mariners' lives. (Mail Buoy)
  by Bruce Robertson-Dick
• Mid-Atlantic fishermen wary of natural gas pipeline: homeowners side with baymen; energy companies say drilling will minimize impacts. (Northeast)
  by Kirk Moore
• Waterman has lucky ticket; brothers work on sisterships. (South)
  by Larry Chowning
• Oregon bill would ease seafood price negotiation: tense Dungeness crab openings spark proposal to give fishermen, processors guidelines. (Pacific)
  by Susan Chambers
• Study: fishing business propelling Alaska economy: industry generates more than 25,000 full-time harvesting, processing jobs, report finds. (North Pacific)
  by Charlie Ess
• No raving about this rant.
  by Jerry Fraser
• Demand for fish meal, omega-3 oil improving, industrial fleet's fortunes. (Northeast Menhaden).
  by Dexter Van Zile
• Slough dance: a Fraser River backwater in British Columbia offered Finnish immigrants salmon and a timeless way of life. (Home Towns)
  by Rick Crosby
• Horseshoe crab harvest likely to be cut again: fishermen question ties to shorebird health. (Northeast)
  by Kirk Moore
• Hard-luck vessel restored; seiner converted for research. (West)
  by Michael Crowley
• NMFS rejects bycatch position from advocacy group: agency cites successes, efforts; Oceana, seeking hard-and-fast limits, mulls its next step. (National)
  by Susan Chambers
• Dredging project jeopardizes Providence River, R.I. fishing. (Mail Buoy).
  by Robert Morris
• A weak link in the lazarette. (Consequences).
• Bulletin board
• Council, industry seek plan in Gulf of Alaska: quota shares, co-op mechanisms explored. (North Pacific)
  by Charlie Ess
• Catching in the cold: Ken Young Jr. and his son Mark take on subzero temperatures and a breezy forecast in pursuit of Maine shrimp. (At Sea).
  by Jerry Fraser
• Testing everyone's patience: despite NMFS promises to streamline the process, experimental fishery permit applications are still handled at a snail's pace. (Fishery Research)
  by Dexter Van Zile
• Swordfish: war, mercury concerns don't affect demand; it's the economy, stupid. (Pacific).
  by Susan Chambers
• Wind shift. (Pursue Strings)
  by Jeff Bogue
• Core principles: from mat woven roving to resin infusion, Maine's fiberglass boat shops have always pursued the latest advantage for fishermen. (Boats & Gear)
  by Michael Crowley
• Fishermen lose round 1 in Channel Islands fight: request to delay marine reserves rejected. (Pacific)
  by Christina S. Johnson
• Examining the West Coast `fishery crisis'. (Forum).
  by Mike Ricketts
• Politician on right foot with Md.'s watermen: new governor earns praise on promises. (Northeast)
  by Mary Madison
• N.C. shrimpers weigh disposition of U.S. aid: some call for funding a marketing effort. (Gulf * South Atlantic)
  by Brad Rich
• Clearing the air: creating a dust-free work environment can increase efficiency without taking your breath away. (Shop Talk).
  by Greg Rossel
• Naval architect joins debate over vessel stability wager. (Mail Buoy)
  by John Womack
• A troubling sense of closure. (Editor's Log).
  by Jerry Fraser
• Smaller fist, bigger punch: Magellan's new handheld GPS packs plenty of power.
  by Michael Crowley