Jul 15, 2022
Third Time Must Be the Charm to Help Cod Make a Comeback
Federal fishery managers denied CLF’s petition to end overfishing and rebuild Atlantic cod. Now, New England fishery managers begin a third attempt to save cod.
Strategy: Responsible Fisheries Management
Jul 12, 2022
Three Generations of Right Whales Lost – Here’s How We Can Do Better
More than three generations of North Atlantic right whales have been lost to the threat of entanglement. The solutions to save these vulnerable species exist and it is up to us to ask our leader for better protections for these majestic animals.
Apr 29, 2022
5 Reasons to Protect Special Places in New England’s Ocean
As New Englander’s, we are lucky to have our very own marine National Monument in our backyards. But it shouldn’t be the last. Here are 5 reasons why we must continue to protect special places in our ocean.
Apr 13, 2022
Fishery Managers Approve Groundfish Monitoring Amendment
“This is a watershed moment for New England’s cod population,” said Allison Lorenc, Senior Policy Analyst at CLF. “The groundfish fishery has been plagued by overfishing for decades, but 100% at-sea monitoring will provide critical information needed for sustainable management. It’s time Atlantic cod are allowed to thrive in New England’s waters, and today’s announcement is a major step in that direction.”
Apr 13, 2022
100% Monitoring is Coming to New England’s Groundfish Fishery
Federal fishery managers have approved a new rule that will require 100% at-sea catch monitoring to help stop overfishing species like Atlantic cod in New England.
Feb 22, 2022
Our Petition to Save Atlantic Cod Turns Two Years Old – Fishery Managers Must Act Now
In February 2020, CLF petitioned the federal government to take bold action to save Atlantic cod – New England’s most iconic fish species. To date, our petition remains unanswered. Cod cannot wait any longer – we need fishery managers to act now.
Jan 31, 2022
CLF report: Fishing rules need reforms to prevent ‘Codfather Part II’
“The most powerful way to think about what happened with Carlos Rafael is to think of him as a symptom that the system is broken and not operating properly,” said Peter Shelley, senior counsel for the Foundation.
Jan 19, 2022
Fishing for a Future: What “The Codfather” Fishing Scandal Can Teach Us About Fishery Management
For more than two decades, Carlos “The Codfather” Rafael dominated the New England groundfishery. He made millions from his criminal activities before a sting operation shut him down and forced him into prison.
CLF’s latest publication offers guidance to improve the current management system and avoid another scandal like Rafael’s.
Jan 19, 2022
Fishing for a Future: Protecting the Legacy of New England’s Groundfishery
CLF examined the fishery management system that Carlos “the Codfather” Rafael exploited so successfully – a system that seems to have increasingly benefitted the wealthiest, most politically powerful fishing operations at the expense of traditional community-based fishermen.
Dec 26, 2021
Commentary: Healthy right whale population, healthy Maine lobster fishery can coexist
If we consider the facts, adapt to changing conditions and avoid polarizing this issue, we can find ways to develop and bring to market innovative fishing systems that allow a healthy right whale population and a healthy lobster fishery to coexist.