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HISTORY – Vintage painting of fishermen and a sturgeon they landed from the Kennebec River near Augusta, Maine

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Now extinct or threatened by overfishing in most Maine rivers, the Kennebec still maintains a population of sturgeon today. This beauty was landed many, many years ago. Learn more about the Kennebec river below. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE VERSIONS Continue reading HISTORY – Vintage painting of fishermen and a sturgeon they landed from the Kennebec River near Augusta, Maine

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OCEAN LIFE: What the heck is KRILL anyway and why are they important to whales and fish?..

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Krill or Euphausid Shrimp are vital forage species that are at the very foundation of life in the ocean. Fish, birds, seals, whales and even humans depend on them. Life in our oceans forms a complex food web that depends … Continue reading OCEAN LIFE: What the heck is KRILL anyway and why are they important to whales and fish?..

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ART: POPULAR ZOOLOGY by DORMAN STEELE 1887 – Clip Art and E-book.

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 Popular Zoologyby J. Dorman Steele, J. P. W. JenksPublished by Chautauqua Press, New York, 1887 This volume provides you with everything you need to know about the animals of the world in 1887. We have extracted most of the illustrations … Continue reading ART: POPULAR ZOOLOGY by DORMAN STEELE 1887 – Clip Art and E-book.

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ISSUE: FOREIGN FISH INTRODUCTIONS: Let he who is without sin ….

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Early involvement in the aquaculture industry, the Atlantic Salmon Federation and several environmental non- profits, led to the accumulation of historical information on the introduction of non-native strains of Atlantic salmon as well as other species of fish, into virtually … Continue reading ISSUE: FOREIGN FISH INTRODUCTIONS: Let he who is without sin ….

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EDUCATION: The Atlantic Salmon’s Journey. An interactive fun page for kids.

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The Atlantic Salmon’s Journey. An interactive fun page for kids. The Atlantic Salmon’s journey is an interactive 8.5″ x 11″ fun page for kids. It features cartoons showing all stages of the salmon’s journey and provides interactive activities and quizzes … Continue reading EDUCATION: The Atlantic Salmon’s Journey. An interactive fun page for kids.

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FISHERIES – FISH-NL calls for independent investigation of ‘epic’ mismanagement of northern cod stock by DFO – Has anything changed?

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23rd, 2018 The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) says a dramatic decline in northern cod below 1992’s moratorium level reflects “epic” mismanagement that isn’t characteristic of the federal Department of Fisheries … Continue reading FISHERIES – FISH-NL calls for independent investigation of ‘epic’ mismanagement of northern cod stock by DFO – Has anything changed?

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TEACHING? – Don’t miss this FREE Trout and Char Poster!!

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Source: FREE POSTER: Trout and Char of Canada and the USA by Archive Atlantic A specialty offered at teacherspayteacher.com for Down East teachers. Join (for free) and download this special poster and other items as well. Check it out! Your … Continue reading TEACHING? – Don’t miss this FREE Trout and Char Poster!!

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FISHERIES: Just how much have things changed in 90 years you ask!

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Art MacKay: 06 Nov 2017   Some of us remember the Passamaquoddy Bay Region on the Maine – New Brunswick border, as a bustling centre of activity fed by the abundant fisheries of the area. Major changes have happened since … Continue reading FISHERIES: Just how much have things changed in 90 years you ask!

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LOOKING BACK – Hunting for Answers to Explain the Mass Mortality of Herring in the Bay of Fundy.

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Dead Herring, Krill, Copepods and Demoic Acid As most folks are now aware, thousands of dead Atlantic herring have been washing up along the shores of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia and citizens and researchers are considering a multitude … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Hunting for Answers to Explain the Mass Mortality of Herring in the Bay of Fundy.

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ISSUES: Article on Tracking Native Salmon with Special Devices.

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This interesting article discusses a tracking device found on Deer Island and the unique use it is put to trying to determine the location and movements of native Atlantic salmon stocks. As interesting as it is, there are serious questions … Continue reading ISSUES: Article on Tracking Native Salmon with Special Devices.

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ISSUES: Guess what organizations negatively impacted Atlantic salmon for over 150 years? Now it’s poison they plan to use!

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My early involvement in the aquaculture industry, the Atlantic Salmon Federation and several environmental non-profits, led to the accumulation of historical information on the introduction of non-native strains of Atlantic salmon as well as other species of fish, into virtually … Continue reading ISSUES: Guess what organizations negatively impacted Atlantic salmon for over 150 years? Now it’s poison they plan to use!

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FISHERIES: Where are all the missing eels? Mystery solved?

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via Canadian eel tracked on 2,400-kilometre migration to Sargasso Sea – Technology & Science – CBC News. Canadian eel tracked on 2,400-kilometre migration to Sargasso Sea 1st direct evidence of eels migrating to tropical nursery By Emily Chung, CBC News Posted: … Continue reading FISHERIES: Where are all the missing eels? Mystery solved?