MLPA could hit coast fishing hard Nov 18, 2009
"Most disappointing is the fact that anglers provide approximately $70 million each year to California for marine fisheries management and countless hours of volunteer time to support fisheries in the state."For example, the United Anglers of Southern California were instrumental in creating the white sea bass hatchery program. No other user group even comes close to this level of investment certainly not the people who support closing our state waters to California's residents. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fresh fish fill the tanks at Local Ocean Nov 6, 2009
With its new permits Local Ocean is now able to raise and farm sushi grade flounder, black and white sea bass and yellow tail tuna in its enclosed loop filter system. The technology in use at the facility, in an old Kaz warehouse, is only in operation in two locations in the world Greenport, and the business first location in Israel. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Regional news: Girl kills goat on first hunt Oct 28, 2009
Fishing charges against restauranteur What could be one of the more outrageous fish crimes in Bay Area history the alleged gillnetting of white sea bass for sale in a restaurant - is going to trial in Marin County after game wardens reportedly caught a man with fish slime on his hands and three 25-pounders at his feet. Va. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fishing Report: Week of Sept. 30 Oct 1, 2009
Monterey white sea bass and albacore in area, Sonny Arcaleo said. San Luis topwater and bait bites good, Ly Tu said. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Prep honor roll golf Oct 1, 2009
Prep sports - newsjournalonline. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Russian subs patrolling off US East Coast: report Aug 5, 2009
The missile, which can carry nuclear warheads, veered off course and blew up mid-flight after it was launched from Russia's Dmitri Donskoi submarine in the White Sea on July 16. Several such tests have already ended in failure, including one in December 2008 launched by the same submarine in the White Sea, off the northwest coast of Russia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Sea lions swarm long-abandoned Seal Rocks Aug 5, 2009
In the meantime, fishermen are catching sardines - the sea lions' favorite food - as well as white sea bass and mackerel that have migrated in with the warmer water. At Gus' Discount Fishing Tackle at Balboa Avenue and 38th Avenue in San Francisco, owner Stephanie Scott said, "It's the most incredible striper season that I've ever seen. Unfortunately, the sea lions are in competition with my customers." Anglers have pulled in a 50-pound white sea bass and caught a 40-pound striper right on Ocean... (San Francisco Chronicle)
2009 New York International Latino Film Festival and Cinelatino Announce Audience Choice Award Winners Aug 4, 2009
Kunturi and Ulala share the same dream: "to run together across the immense white sea that is the Salar de Uyuni, until they reach the end of the horizon. Run time: 104 min.; Bolivia.Synopsis: Stages:In New York City's changing Lower East Side, a group of older Puerto Rican women are brought together with a group of inner city youths to create an original play from the stories of their lives. Over a twenty-week period, the participants confront stereotypes and examine their own histories,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Love Songs Of Bowhead Whales Aug 3, 2009
18, 2004) The fact that each white whale has individual voice is established by Russian scientists conducting research in the White Sea. Differences between white whales' voices can be used in estimating. (Science Daily)
Secession? Houston wants out; Wasilla pondering Jul 30, 2009
SET wrote on Jul 28, 2009 3:21 PM:" I think all the different areas in the borough should secede except for a small central area with a large electrified fence around it that houses only "Friends of Mat-SU". In it, they can hug their trees, ban towers and power plants, and live off the land in an agrarian way, and tell each other how wonderful it all is. And pay a sales tax to make nice little parks so they can sit around and sing Kumbaya, wear peasant shirts, and eat only white sea salt from... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Test of Russia's Bulava missile fails Jul 17, 2009
The missile was launched on Wednesday from the strategic nuclear-powered submarine Dmitry Donskoi in the White Sea off Russia's northwest coast, the ministry said. "The missile self-destructed after a malfunction of the first stage," it was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti and Interfax. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fish welfare Jul 9, 2009
One of the facts that you are overlooking is that certain fish populations like White Seabass, Calico Bass, Halibut and certain species of perch, have had a major comeback and returned to healthy populations due to much work and assistance from the fishing community ... Just look at the return of the white Sea Bass, Black Sea Bass and Halibut. (Malibu Times, CA)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 9 Jul 9, 2009
Fusions Bar opens:Fusions Bar , a casual family dining restaurant with locations in Arcadia and Ontario, opens Thursday in San Marcos Restaurant Row. The restaurant is hosting a grand opening special Thursday through Sunday where children eat free all weekend (with purchase of an adult meal), happy hour specials from 3 to 7 p.m. and live entertainment beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. (North County Times)
REGION: Del Mar, Agua Hedionda Lagoon targeted for reserves Jun 30, 2009
Commercial fisherman Tommy Ptak of Fallbrook puts a white sea bass in a bucket on his boat, the Donna Marie, in Oceanside Harbor on Monday. On Monday night, at a meeting in Carlsbad, state officials updated local residents on the status of a project to redesign marine protected areas that could limit where Ptak and others can fish. (North County Times)
Did you hear? CO2 makes fish ears bigger Jun 26, 2009
This white sea bass is about 3 or 4 months old ... In their experiment they incubated the eggs of white sea bass in seawater and measured the otoliths when the fish were 7 to 8 days old. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Margaret A. Bengs: Seek a true American idol? Dad was one Jun 21, 2009
I will always see him there in that golden ray through the white sea mist, where his spirit will always be shining ever encouraging me to remember, to pass it on. Let not our fathers' fading mean the fading of our heritage. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
OCEANSIDE: Paddle Fest is on its way Apr 20, 2009
The first Oceanside Paddle Fest at the Oceanside Harbor will feature water demonstrations of Hobie Kayaks and Outrigger canoes, a kayak fishing derby with a first place prize of 500, vendor displays including Hobie Surf's new stand-up paddleboards, seminars and a raffle with proceeds benefiting Hubbs White Sea Bass Research Institute. The event is being sponsored by the Oceanside Outrigger Club and the Oceanside branch of OEX, a chain of full-service scuba and kayak shops. (North County Times)
Putin Stops Russian Baby-Seal Slaughter Mar 21, 2009
The annual spring cull in the northern White Sea region has been scrapped after Putin condemned the clubbing of baby seals for their fur as a "bloody trade.". The Natural Resources and Ecology Ministry said that it was responding to public concern, but the Prime Minister's words appeared to have been decisive. (Fox News)
Russia to ban hunting of baby seals Mar 19, 2009
In Russia, where the number of new pups has dropped sharply in recent years because of the hunts as well as shrinking ice in the White Sea, the government initially announced a ban on the killing of the very youngest and most highly prized seals, known as "whitecoats." The seals shed the white fur in about two weeks, with the resulting silver coat also coveted. Today in Europe. (International Herald Tribune)
Putin curbs 'bloody' seal hunt Mar 12, 2009
The Russians say their hunt in the White Sea had an annual quota of about 35,000 seals ... White Sea (About 200,000). (Globe and Mail -- International)
Changing times Mar 7, 2009
As we prepare to head out onto the ice of the White Sea, I notice that everyone around me is covering every part of their skin except that around their eyes. I do the same. (BBC News)
