September 10, 2004
9/10 - If it moves, harvest it: The endless scramble for seafood in Newfoundland
From salmon to cod to crab, it appears to be a downhill progression for
Newfoundland fishermen.
"In Newfoundland, crab is king, with a landed value of $277 million last year. For fishermen like Tony Doyle, who used to rely on cod and salmon to make a living, it is the last hope. "They took the salmon licence away and then the cod closed," he says. There seem to be more unknowns than hard facts when it comes to crab, but one thing fishermen, scientists and conservationists agree on is that the resource is in decline.
Crab happy in Newfoundland?
When does it end? Jellyfish season?
Resources in decline, we're not doing enough to stop it... Fishermen are complaining about fishery closures hurting their way of life. When are they going to clue-in to the big picture? Short-term gain is leading to very serious long-term LOSS. If we keep this up, there may not be a 'next generation' to worry for/about.
Posted by: Jon at September 10, 2004 06:56 AM