NOAA reported good news recently, as not only has there been no fish from the Gulf found to be contaminated, but no evidence any fished were killed from the oil spill has been found.
Fisherman confirm the fishing in the Gulf is as good as it has ever been, with more numbers of fish and larger fish. That's because during the oil spill the fishing was off limits, leaving the fish with no fishing pressure on them.
Although there are always fish kills in the ocean, none of them that have been tested have been found to be caused by Gulf oil in federal waters. The same conclusion has been drawn by those investigating state waters as well, according to NOAA spokeswoman Christine Patrick.
Testing has been done across a number of different government agencies, and all have come up with the same results for fish kills and fish not being contaminated.
Unfortunately, even with the complete clean bill of health for Gulf seafood, the public still has the perception food isn't safe from the region, when test after test proves it is safe.
Showing posts with label Gulf Fisherman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gulf Fisherman. Show all posts
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
No BP (NYSE:BP) Oil Allows Reopening of More Federal Waters
With no BP (NYSE:BP) oil being seen in about a month, and with finfish and shrimp were examined by scientists determined to have no oil or dispersants on them, more federal waters were reopened for fishing, this time about 4,281 square miles off the coast of western Louisiana, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration head Jane Lubchenco.
"We're sort of nibbling at the edges if you will, areas that have been free of oil for the longest time and were oiled the least," Lubchenco said.
After this announcement, about 20 percent of the waters in the Gulf now remain closed to fishing.
Authorities are working now to ensure the seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat, as fisherman resume their businesses.
This confirms the ability of the Gulf of Mexico to heal itself from this, with about 75 percent or more of the oil no longer in the ocean, as evaporation and microbes have removed the bulk of it.
"We're sort of nibbling at the edges if you will, areas that have been free of oil for the longest time and were oiled the least," Lubchenco said.
After this announcement, about 20 percent of the waters in the Gulf now remain closed to fishing.
Authorities are working now to ensure the seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat, as fisherman resume their businesses.
This confirms the ability of the Gulf of Mexico to heal itself from this, with about 75 percent or more of the oil no longer in the ocean, as evaporation and microbes have removed the bulk of it.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
BP (NYSE:BP) Oil Still Keeping People From Eating Seafood
People remain skeptical that the seafood harvested from the Gulf of Mexico, after the BP (NYSE:BP) oil spill, is safe to eat, with 54 percent not convinced it's completely safe yet.
So far tests have shown seafood from the area are devoid of oil, but some believe that all the areas affected haven't been tested yet, and so think there's still risk there.
This, along with almost the same percentage, 55 percent, don't think the beaches are safe for swimming and visiting either, bad news for the tourism industry which has been hit hard, but will be compensated, along with other industries, from the BP compensation fund, scheduled to launch on August 23.
Nothing other than time will change these concerns and attitudes, and probably on a weekly basis these numbers will change consistently to the positive.
The above figures were from an AP poll.
So far tests have shown seafood from the area are devoid of oil, but some believe that all the areas affected haven't been tested yet, and so think there's still risk there.
This, along with almost the same percentage, 55 percent, don't think the beaches are safe for swimming and visiting either, bad news for the tourism industry which has been hit hard, but will be compensated, along with other industries, from the BP compensation fund, scheduled to launch on August 23.
Nothing other than time will change these concerns and attitudes, and probably on a weekly basis these numbers will change consistently to the positive.
The above figures were from an AP poll.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
BP (NYSE:BP) Says Yes, Feinberg "No" to Shrimper Deductions
BP (NYSE:BP) compensation fund administrator Kenneth Feinberg has said shrimpers who make claims against the escrow fund will have to deduct claims BP has already made to them.
For some reason the shrimpers believe they should be paid for full claims going forward, even after being paid.
The shrimpers are using a statement by BP that they're not seeking deductions, but in truth BP really doesn't have much say in the matter, which is one of the reasons Feinberg was placed over the fund.
Feinberg said for those shrimpers whose boats were paid to be used for cleaning up the oil spill, they will have to deduct the pay, as it wouldn't be "fair or just" if they didn't.
I don't see the problem here. The shrimpers got paid and didn't suffer financial harm, so how can they justify getting paid and then getting paid again in the claims process, pretending they received no money? It really doesn't make much sense.
They're of course trying to get paid twice, no matter how they attempt to spin it.
Feinberg is looking at the overall picture, and many people and businesses have legitimate claims which they haven't been paid for once.
Some say if BP doesn't mind compensating the shrimpers than neither should Feinberg, but that's not how it works.
For what is perceived as better or worse, Feinberg was given the final say on all the claims being made and the development of parameters surrounding the process.
While certain claims which are rejected can be appealed to a panel of judges, Feinberg has been empowered with the latitude to set it up the way he sees fit, and he has had a lot of experience in dealing with issues like this is past circumstances of distributing claims.
To appeal to something BP says in reference to the fund has absolutely no bearing on anything, and it's highly unlikely Feinberg will give in on this issue and pay shrimpers twice. That would set a precedent that could unleash an torrent of others attempting to do the same thing.
For some reason the shrimpers believe they should be paid for full claims going forward, even after being paid.
The shrimpers are using a statement by BP that they're not seeking deductions, but in truth BP really doesn't have much say in the matter, which is one of the reasons Feinberg was placed over the fund.
Feinberg said for those shrimpers whose boats were paid to be used for cleaning up the oil spill, they will have to deduct the pay, as it wouldn't be "fair or just" if they didn't.
I don't see the problem here. The shrimpers got paid and didn't suffer financial harm, so how can they justify getting paid and then getting paid again in the claims process, pretending they received no money? It really doesn't make much sense.
They're of course trying to get paid twice, no matter how they attempt to spin it.
Feinberg is looking at the overall picture, and many people and businesses have legitimate claims which they haven't been paid for once.
Some say if BP doesn't mind compensating the shrimpers than neither should Feinberg, but that's not how it works.
For what is perceived as better or worse, Feinberg was given the final say on all the claims being made and the development of parameters surrounding the process.
While certain claims which are rejected can be appealed to a panel of judges, Feinberg has been empowered with the latitude to set it up the way he sees fit, and he has had a lot of experience in dealing with issues like this is past circumstances of distributing claims.
To appeal to something BP says in reference to the fund has absolutely no bearing on anything, and it's highly unlikely Feinberg will give in on this issue and pay shrimpers twice. That would set a precedent that could unleash an torrent of others attempting to do the same thing.
Gulf Shrimping Season Arrives After BP (NYSE:BP) Stops Spill
The fall shrimping season is hitting the Gulf of Mexico, and fisherman are out in force for the first time since the BP (NYSE:BP) oil spill, and reports so far show an abundance of shrimp caught and a clean bunch of shrimp on top of that.
Some shrimpers said they saw no hint of oil or tar balls while they were fishing, and that's good news for everyone involved.
Waters controlled by Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are all open for shrimping, and more news about the conditions will arrive as reports are turned in.
Tests on the shrimp in the Gulf have shown they are clean and edible, but the key will be to convince consumers of that reality.
After people start eating them and giving feedback, that should create a domino effect which should generate more demand and help the fishing industry and region get back on track.
Some shrimpers said they saw no hint of oil or tar balls while they were fishing, and that's good news for everyone involved.
Waters controlled by Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are all open for shrimping, and more news about the conditions will arrive as reports are turned in.
Tests on the shrimp in the Gulf have shown they are clean and edible, but the key will be to convince consumers of that reality.
After people start eating them and giving feedback, that should create a domino effect which should generate more demand and help the fishing industry and region get back on track.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Gulf Re-opens for Fishing, First Time After BP (NYSE:BP) Oil Spill
Some portions of the Gulf of Mexico have been re-opened for fishing, the first time since the BP (NYSE:BP) oil spill has spread oil across the region.
This announcement came from Louisiana wildlife officials, who said state waters which are east of the Mississippi River in four parishes (counties) will be re-opened for fishing.
Both fish and shrimp will be allowed to be fished for at this time.
After extensive testing by the Drug Administration, the fish and shrimp were declared to be safe for consumption, the reason for the announcement fisherman could go ahead and begin again.
This announcement came from Louisiana wildlife officials, who said state waters which are east of the Mississippi River in four parishes (counties) will be re-opened for fishing.
Both fish and shrimp will be allowed to be fished for at this time.
After extensive testing by the Drug Administration, the fish and shrimp were declared to be safe for consumption, the reason for the announcement fisherman could go ahead and begin again.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
BP (NYSE:BP) Changes Payment Process: No Checks for Fisherman
Checks expected to be paid out on Wednesday by BP (NYSE:BP) for hundreds of Gulf fisherman, weren't, and now their lawyer is scrambling to find out what the new changes will mean to his clients.
Jeffrey Briet, who represents over 500 Gulf fisherman said this, "Not only did they spring it on us that the process has changed, but the people I've been dealing with for six weeks who've done a good job said, 'We don't know what the process is going to be. We're not authorized to talk to you about it. Someone from BP will contact you."
There has evidently been no communication between BP and Briet, and not only didn't the fisherman get paid, but there is no knowledge of when payments will resume and what the changes in the process are.
Those processing the claims assert they have received so much conflicting information about the proposed changes, that they are clueless as to what is going on and have no answers.
Jeffrey Briet, who represents over 500 Gulf fisherman said this, "Not only did they spring it on us that the process has changed, but the people I've been dealing with for six weeks who've done a good job said, 'We don't know what the process is going to be. We're not authorized to talk to you about it. Someone from BP will contact you."
There has evidently been no communication between BP and Briet, and not only didn't the fisherman get paid, but there is no knowledge of when payments will resume and what the changes in the process are.
Those processing the claims assert they have received so much conflicting information about the proposed changes, that they are clueless as to what is going on and have no answers.
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