A ‘Day of Reckoning’ for the New England Groundfishery ArticleMay 3, 2013 A ‘Day of Reckoning’ for the New England Groundfishery Though new fishing regulations on New England fishermen are stricter than ever before, they are still the best hope for an industry on the verge of potential collapse. May 3, 2013 Michael Conathan
The Dollars and Science of Fishery Management ArticleMarch 29, 2013 The Dollars and Science of Fishery Management Some legislators are trying to eat their fish and have them too. Mar 29, 2013 Michael Conathan
Oceans ’13: The Post-Election Future of Ocean Policy ArticleNovember 16, 2012 Oceans ’13: The Post-Election Future of Ocean Policy Michael Conathan breaks down the effect of the recent national elections on our oceans and coasts. Nov 16, 2012 Michael Conathan
Hurricane Sandy, Climate Change, and the Future of Fish ArticleNovember 2, 2012 Hurricane Sandy, Climate Change, and the Future of Fish The sudden post-Sandy shift in the national dialogue about climate change shouldn’t ignore the fishing industry. Nov 2, 2012 Michael Conathan
Omega 3s vs. Mercury—Is Seafood Good for You? ArticleOctober 5, 2012 Omega 3s vs. Mercury—Is Seafood Good for You? Michael Conathan breaks down the health benefits and detriments of fish in your diet. Oct 5, 2012 Michael Conathan
Innovations to Increase and Stabilize Fishing Profits ArticleSeptember 21, 2012 Innovations to Increase and Stabilize Fishing Profits Two methods in particular—community-supported fisheries and underutilized species—provide a framework for how both fishermen and consumers can get more value from American seafood. Sep 21, 2012 Michael Conathan
Time for New England to Hit the ‘Reset’ Button ArticleAugust 31, 2012 Time for New England to Hit the ‘Reset’ Button Michael Conathan recommends New England’s groundfish industry take a cue from its beloved baseball team and take the bold, painful steps needed for long-term success. Aug 31, 2012 Michael Conathan
Caution vs. Recklessness in the Arctic ArticleAugust 10, 2012 Caution vs. Recklessness in the Arctic Michael Conathan shows how the oil-and-gas industry could learn from fishermen’s approach to Arctic resources. Aug 10, 2012 Michael Conathan
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Lobster ArticleJuly 20, 2012 The Hidden Cost of Cheap Lobster Michael Conathan explains how the record-low price of lobster is another economic effect of global climate change. Jul 20, 2012 Michael Conathan
Cape Wind Project and Fishermen Seal a Deal ArticleJune 29, 2012 Cape Wind Project and Fishermen Seal a Deal Michael Conathan explains what a settlement between Cape Wind and Martha’s Vineyard fishermen means for fishing, energy, and ocean planning. Jun 29, 2012 Michael Conathan
Long-Term Fishery Investments Starting to Pay Off ArticleMay 25, 2012 Long-Term Fishery Investments Starting to Pay Off Fish populations are starting to rebuild thanks to strict catch limits, writes Michael Conathan. Wholesale changes to the law would be a mistake. May 25, 2012 Michael Conathan
The Ethics of Seafood ArticleMay 11, 2012 The Ethics of Seafood Michael Conathan probes the ethical issue of wild versus farmed seafood. May 11, 2012 Michael Conathan
Sustaining Seafood Sustainability ArticleApril 27, 2012 Sustaining Seafood Sustainability Michael Conathan shows seafood sustainability initiatives must figure out how to sustain fishermen as well as fish. Apr 27, 2012 Michael Conathan
Sensible Ocean Policy Falling Victim to Political Games ArticleApril 13, 2012 Sensible Ocean Policy Falling Victim to Political Games Michael Conathan explains how the National Ocean Policy benefits America’s fisheries and why conservatives’ attacks on the policy don’t hold up. Apr 13, 2012 Michael Conathan
Sustaining the ‘Wicked Tuna’ ArticleMarch 30, 2012 Sustaining the ‘Wicked Tuna’ Michael Conathan explains why the best way to save the overfished bluefin tuna is to support New England’s artisanal fishery. Mar 30, 2012 Michael Conathan
Lamenting the Loss of an Ocean Champion ArticleMarch 2, 2012 Lamenting the Loss of an Ocean Champion Michael Conathan explains how Sen. Olympia Snowe’s retirement will affect our oceans and fisheries. Mar 2, 2012 Michael Conathan
The Uncertain Science of Fisheries ArticleFebruary 10, 2012 The Uncertain Science of Fisheries Michael Conathan explains the fluctuations inherent in fisheries science and why stability is fundamental to sustainability. Feb 10, 2012 Michael Conathan
The Top 5 Fish Stories of 2011 ArticleDecember 16, 2011 The Top 5 Fish Stories of 2011 Michael Conathan enumerates the top developments of the year for fisheries. Dec 16, 2011 Michael Conathan
Defining a Fishery Disaster ArticleNovember 18, 2011 Defining a Fishery Disaster Michael Conathan explains why New England’s groundfishery may be on the brink of disaster, but not for the reasons called out by some politicians. Nov 18, 2011 Michael Conathan
10 Tips on Sustainable Sushi ArticleOctober 28, 2011 10 Tips on Sustainable Sushi Michael Conathan’s advice on what to consider when you sit down at the sushi bar. Oct 28, 2011 Michael Conathan
Optimism for New England’s Groundfishery ArticleSeptember 30, 2011 Optimism for New England’s Groundfishery More emotionally charged rhetoric won’t pull New England’s storied fishing industry back from the brink, writes Michael Conathan. It will take compromise on all sides. Sep 30, 2011 Michael Conathan
The Newest Redlist Species: Commercial Fishermen ArticleAugust 26, 2011 The Newest Redlist Species: Commercial Fishermen Jobs in commercial fishing are down, but lawmakers’ attacks on fisheries management systems will not solve the problem, says Michael Conathan. Aug 26, 2011 Michael Conathan
What I Did on My Summer Vacation ArticleAugust 12, 2011 What I Did on My Summer Vacation Michael Conathan explains why, despite what we see on the surface, the oceans are not OK. Aug 12, 2011 Michael Conathan
The (Nonsensical) Politics of Fisheries Funding ArticleJuly 15, 2011 The (Nonsensical) Politics of Fisheries Funding Michael Conathan wonders what legislators are thinking by slashing budgets to maintain the fisheries that support millions of jobs and put food on our tables. Jul 15, 2011 Michael Conathan