Monday, May 13, 2013

Sitka troopers investigate rockfish dumping

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Waste of fish
On 5/8/13 Sitka Wildlife Troopers received a report from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game that approximately 100 yelloweye rockfish were floating dead in the area of north Olga Strait. Troopers responded and verified between 50 and 100 dead yelloweye. The fish appeared to have been caught elsewhere, then dumped in the area. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sitka Wildlife Troopers at (907) 747-3254. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Safeguard hotline at (800) 478-3377.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Incidental bycatch - got to dump it somewhere.

Hope the culprits are caught and made an example of otherwise this practice will go on and on and on.

Anonymous said...

Mandatory retention of all rock fish and logs to show the vessel moved to a new location, no one gets fined and the food goes to those in need.

Anonymous said...

There already is mandatory retention. And no fines.

Anonymous said...

it's legal if you're a dragger, and yes I know there's no trawling in SE

Anonymous said...

That's just the tip of the iceberg. Years of high grading by the long ling fleet has starting taking its toll. The once abundant cod off Baranof Island have dwindled. Economics 101 says if you horn a 3 pound Black cod and land the over fives, your gross greatly increases.
Maybe its not such a bad idea having on board observers after all.

A deckhand whistler blower..
u r next!

Anonymous said...

Alaska, O Alaska
Crooked state Alaska
It's time
To jail the crooks