Monthly Archives: May 2012

Financial literacy workshops for charter & commercial fishermen

As charter and commercial fishermen, many of our local operators are extremely good at catching and harvesting fish and seafood. Unfortunately, many times these same operators are not quite as good on the business and financial end of their operations. … Continue reading

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Concerning “Brown Marsh” (Coastal Marsh Dieback)

The bottom line is that researchers aren’t exactly sure what causes “brown marsh” or coastal marsh dieback, as it is formally known. They speculate that it “may be cyclical depending on interactive climate conditions, sea level anomalies, and other biotic … Continue reading

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Downtown Houma Market open to fishermen for selling their fresh catch

From Brandi LeCompte: “We’re looking for fishermen who are interested in coming to the Market to sell their fresh catch. Market hours are 8-12, every Saturday, unless otherwise noted on operating schedule. Set-up may begin at 6:30, must be complete … Continue reading

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Oyster hatchery field day: Grand Isle, Saturday, June 16, 2012

From Dr. John Supan, LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant, “The Louisiana Sea Grant Oyster Hatchery will hold a field day on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event is open to the public. Refreshments and an oyster … Continue reading

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BRDs usage in the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery

Bycatche Reduction Devices (BRDs) are required in shrimp trawls used in the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery to reduce the amount of unwanted fish that is retained in the catch. There seems to be some confusion concerning what is required. … Continue reading

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LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant on KLRZ 100.3 FM Thursday

I will be doing the LSU AgCenter radio show at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 17, 2012. This show is held weekly on KLRZ 100.3 FM. It can be accessed in our local area on FM radio or worldwide on … Continue reading

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Louisiana Direct Seafood

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: May 9, 2012 Alan Matherne, Coastal & Fisheries Outreach Agent Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant Louisiana Direct Seafood The spring brown shrimp season is off to a strong start. And with that, … Continue reading

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April 2012 fish gear coordinates

In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 56:700.1 et. seq., notice is given that 4 claims in the amount of $20,000.00 were received for payment during the period April 1, 2012 – April 30, 2012. There were 4 claims paid … Continue reading

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Big River Works kickoff

America’s WETLAND Foundation (AWF) announces a major new initiative to sustain the Mississippi River System. The event will be held on Thursday, May 31st at the Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. AWF will lead an unprecedented analysis … Continue reading

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Fishing industry assistance available from TRAC

TRAC (Terrebonne Readiness and Assistance Coalition) wants to let all of the commercial fishermen in the Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Grand Isle area know that they have special programs setup to assist them. They can provide services such as Long-Term Case … Continue reading

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