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Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network.
The Number of Fish on US Overfishing List Reaches an All-Time Low Led by Mackerel and Snapper
According to a recent federal report, the US seafood industry has never been more sustainable, with the fewest overharvested fish stocks ever recorded.
The report, ‘Status of the Stocks,’ was published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It also shows the strength of an industry worth $8 billion a year.
According to the report, 94% of fish stocks in US oceanic and Gulf waters are not being overfished, an all-time high after the number climbed slightly from last year.
NOAA keeps a list of all the fisheries in the country that are subject to overfishing, and the agency said it has recently removed several species: the Gulf of Maine and Cape Hatteras stocks of Atlantic mackerel and the Gulf of Mexico stocks of Cubera snapper.
2022 saw the removal of the Atlantic Coast bluefish and a Washington Coast stock of coho salmon.
“By ending overfishing and rebuilding stocks, we are strengthening the value of U.S. fisheries to the economy, our communities, and marine ecosystems,” said Rick Spinrad, NOAA’s administrator.
GNN recently reported that after decades of overfishing in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, hake fisheries off the coast of Spain are as large as ever thanks to timely and targeted conservation measures.
Additionally, Maine’s Penobscot River recently saw record numbers of Atlantic salmon returning to spawn, but the real trendsetters that far north have been blueback river herring and alewives, which entered the Penobscot in numbers that more than double the previous record.
The good news in this story is that by working together the fishing industry is helping to sustain itself for many years to come. Today’s JohnKu talks about human endeavor. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Hard Work by John W. Howell © 2024
Building back resource,
Is very hard work indeed . . .
Conservation – easy.
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I love hearing these success stories. Regular news only reports doom and gloom.
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So true, Craig. Almost not worth watching. I hope you have a terrific weekend.
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Beautiful wishes for fishes coming true!
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Great comment, Annette. Thank you.
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There’s a movement among Texas fishermen to take similar measures to secure the trout population here. Daily bag limits have been reduced from five to three, and more and more guides are promoting catch and release as the way to go, even for the rod and reel crew.
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In my fishing days, I did catch and release routinely. One time in Mexico I caught a beautiful Dorato and had to argue with the crew to release it. They were not happy since most of the time they were able to take the fish home.
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Great news. Fingers crossed it keeps up.
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I agree.
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Wow that’s great, John. I can’t wait to tell my son who is taking a class on fisheries this year!
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This would be something worth tracking to the future too. Thanks, Barbara.
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I think so.
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Now that IS wonderful news!
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I agree. I think this spells good for all of us and not just the fish.
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Absolutely!
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Some people don’t realize just how important our oceans are to our survival. This is fantastic news!!
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I agree, GP. When I lived on the Coast I had great concerns about the mistreatment of the Gulf. So glad things are turning around.
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Wonderful news. Thank you for sharing, John.
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Thank you for the visit, Gwen.
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More fantastic news. Love it, John!
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Thank you, Grant. I do too. 😊
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This is excellent news John. It’s good to learn something good is happening in our world!
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I think so too, Holly. I’m dedicated to finding those good news stories.
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They are helpful so keep up the good work. 🐂
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Thank you and I will.
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Saving species is always good news. When it enables fisheries to keep their business alive it’s even better. It’s too bad that it takes laws to do that.
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Well you know how humans are. Take it until there is no more.
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CEOs seem to think only of immediate profits, since a raise in their salary is pinned to that.
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I can always count on a ray of sunshine with these posts, John. This is such good news!
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It does make good reading over coffee. Thanks, Teri. 😁
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Thanks for sharing these great news, John! Hav a nice weekend! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. I hope you have a good weekend as well.
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Thank you for the good news about one of our natural resources! Amazing what working together can accomplish!
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I agree, Liz. We all can accomplish much working together.
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Good news, John:) I have worried about our over fishing and here our salmon population. Glad there is a come back all around!
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Looks like the fish are coming back.
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That is great news. There are a good number of environmental success stories. It is easy to forget about the good news.
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Thanks, Thomas. I agree
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Great news — thanks for sharing, John. Let’s hope it continues, too.
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I do hope it continues. Thanks Debbie.
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I love this! Each tiny step taken to help restore Earth’s balance is a good direction!
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I agree, Jan. Let’s hope it continues.
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As always, we need to find a balance between industry and conservation. People should be able to make a decent living while also respecting nature’s needs.
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I agree, Pete. Folks have to work together to keep things sustained.
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This is very good news, John. It’s amazing what happens when people work together toward a necessary goal.
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I agree, Dan
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As a long time vegetarian (I do eat fish so I guess I’m a pescatarian technically), this seems like the kind of good news that resonates with folks. I’m a big fan of restoring balance to nature since humans seem more likely to mess things up.
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I agree. Once our oceans go the rest will be right behind.
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It’s great to see us reverse course and head in a positive direction for once.
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I agree.
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Wonderful overfishing is such a problem, good to see good results John..
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Yes it is, Sue. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing this uplifting news, John! This is great news for sure!!! So happy to hear this💕
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Me too and I think everyone should be glad.
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Indeed!💕
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😊
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That’s what I was hoping to read, John. It’s good news indeed!
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Thanks.
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Does that mean we’re eating more red meat? Or vegetables? I love fish, but I’m not eating as much as I used to. Hmm…
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No there are rules that are being followed by the industry.
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This is great news! Sounds like a solid model for coming together as a community. Always more work to do, but wonderful to read of positive progress.
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Thank you, Michele. I agree with you. 😊
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This is so heartening, John. I know the lobster men in Maine also monitor and take care of the source of their living.
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Such a good idea, Noelle.
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It’s a great happening.
I’m all in for anything that helps sustainability.
Your JohnKu is on the spot. It’s an easy hard thing building back resources.
Now, to get the mercury out of the fish!
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Me too. Mercury out of the fish is a big task.
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Yes…..
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That makes a whole lotta sense, repopulating for future. 🙂
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😁
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That is brilliant news John… hugsx
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It is. Thanks, Sally 😊
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