Showing posts with label Steller sea lion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steller sea lion. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
NOAA, researchers settle case of unpermitted Steller sea lion take, group to pay $9,000 penalty
Here's a press release from the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Kodiak cod fisherman sentenced for illegal catch
From the U.S. Attorney's Office in Anchorage:
Sept. 10, 2010
Kodiak fisherman sentenced for Lacey Act violations
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that a commercial fisherman based in Kodiak was sentenced to four years probation, and was ordered to forfeit over $117,000 in proceeds of his fishing activities, for violations of the Lacey Act.
Thomas Millman, 73, who currently lives in Minnesota, pled guilty today to four counts of Lacey Act violations and was thereafter sentenced by U.S. District Judge John W. Sedwick.
According to court documents, Millman violated the Lacey Act by selling Pacific cod caught in violation of Alaska state law. Millman, the owner and operator of the fishing vessel Four Daughters, caught the cod in areas along the Aleutian Islands closed by the state of Alaska to protect the Steller sea lion.
Millman admitted to illegally catching over 250,000 pounds of Pacific cod worth over $73,000 during 2005.
"Enforcement of fisheries laws is an essential tool for protecting one of our nation's most valuable resources," Loeffler said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Law Enforcement, Alaska Enforcement Division (Kodiak office) conducted the investigation leading to Millman's conviction.
Sept. 10, 2010
Kodiak fisherman sentenced for Lacey Act violations
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that a commercial fisherman based in Kodiak was sentenced to four years probation, and was ordered to forfeit over $117,000 in proceeds of his fishing activities, for violations of the Lacey Act.
Thomas Millman, 73, who currently lives in Minnesota, pled guilty today to four counts of Lacey Act violations and was thereafter sentenced by U.S. District Judge John W. Sedwick.
According to court documents, Millman violated the Lacey Act by selling Pacific cod caught in violation of Alaska state law. Millman, the owner and operator of the fishing vessel Four Daughters, caught the cod in areas along the Aleutian Islands closed by the state of Alaska to protect the Steller sea lion.
Millman admitted to illegally catching over 250,000 pounds of Pacific cod worth over $73,000 during 2005.
"Enforcement of fisheries laws is an essential tool for protecting one of our nation's most valuable resources," Loeffler said.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Law Enforcement, Alaska Enforcement Division (Kodiak office) conducted the investigation leading to Millman's conviction.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Who shot this sea lion?
From the National Marine Fisheries Service:
Aug. 9, 2010
NOAA Enforcement seeks information in sea lion shooting
JUNEAU — NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding out who shot a Steller sea lion that was found dead on a beach north of Juneau last week.
A thin and lethargic sea lion was first reportedly sighted on Tuesday, Aug. 3, between Amalga Harbor and Boy Scout Beach. It was spotted again in the same vicinity the following day.
The deceased sea lion was discovered on Boy Scout Beach at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6.
NOAA Fisheries veterinarian Kate Savage performed a necropsy Saturday to determine the cause of death. That's when she discovered a bullet casing in the 1-year-old male's shoulder.
"The probable cause of death is starvation resulting from the injury," Savage said. "The sea lion was unable to forage due to the wound in its shoulder, which was also badly infected."
NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is asking anyone with information on the shooting to call 586-7225, or the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at (800) 853-1964.
Aug. 9, 2010
NOAA Enforcement seeks information in sea lion shooting
JUNEAU — NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding out who shot a Steller sea lion that was found dead on a beach north of Juneau last week.
A thin and lethargic sea lion was first reportedly sighted on Tuesday, Aug. 3, between Amalga Harbor and Boy Scout Beach. It was spotted again in the same vicinity the following day.
The deceased sea lion was discovered on Boy Scout Beach at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6.
NOAA Fisheries veterinarian Kate Savage performed a necropsy Saturday to determine the cause of death. That's when she discovered a bullet casing in the 1-year-old male's shoulder.
"The probable cause of death is starvation resulting from the injury," Savage said. "The sea lion was unable to forage due to the wound in its shoulder, which was also badly infected."
NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement is asking anyone with information on the shooting to call 586-7225, or the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at (800) 853-1964.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Halibut longliner chased from Steller zone
From the U.S. Coast Guard:
June 30 2009
Coast Guard intercepts Kodiak vessel fishing illegally
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules crew sighted a Kodiak-based vessel illegally fishing Monday morning in the Clubbing Rocks no transit zone approximately 24 miles south of King Cove.
The aircraft crew established communications with the Shonna Jacole crew and it was longline fishing for halibut approximately one mile from the Clubbing Rocks Steller sea lion rookery. This area has a three-mile no transit zone around it.
The Hercules crew directed the Shonna Jacole crew to stop fishing, recover their gear and depart the no transit zone. At 1:17 p.m. the vessel complied with the directions and departed the area.
This information has been forwarded to the National Marine Fisheries Service agents in Kodiak, who will determine if a formal notice of violation will be issued.
June 30 2009
Coast Guard intercepts Kodiak vessel fishing illegally
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules crew sighted a Kodiak-based vessel illegally fishing Monday morning in the Clubbing Rocks no transit zone approximately 24 miles south of King Cove.
The aircraft crew established communications with the Shonna Jacole crew and it was longline fishing for halibut approximately one mile from the Clubbing Rocks Steller sea lion rookery. This area has a three-mile no transit zone around it.
The Hercules crew directed the Shonna Jacole crew to stop fishing, recover their gear and depart the no transit zone. At 1:17 p.m. the vessel complied with the directions and departed the area.
This information has been forwarded to the National Marine Fisheries Service agents in Kodiak, who will determine if a formal notice of violation will be issued.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Steller trouble
Still more from the NOAA Fisheries Office for Law Enforcement:
AKD (Alaska Enforcement Division) cited the captain of a longline vessel for Pacific cod directed fishing inside the Steller sea lion protection area at Marmot Island. The USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) assisted in the case. A partial catch of 5,319 pounds of Pacific cod worth $2,217.67 was seized. In addition, a $1,000 suspended penalty was imposed. (The vessel was not named. — The Brig)
During the period (January to June of this year), 16 investigations were opened on vessels unlawfully transiting through no-transit areas adjacent to Steller sea lion rookeries. Despite increased outreach efforts, this number represents an increasing trend over the same period from the previous two years. As in the past, specific rookeries account for a large number of these violations. These include Sugarloaf Island, Marmot Island, and the rookeries in the vicinity of Unimak Pass. Vessel owners and operators are encouraged to ensure they are aware of the locations of these no-transit areas. A table defining these areas may be obtained at the Alaska region Web site.
AKD (Alaska Enforcement Division) cited the captain of a longline vessel for Pacific cod directed fishing inside the Steller sea lion protection area at Marmot Island. The USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) assisted in the case. A partial catch of 5,319 pounds of Pacific cod worth $2,217.67 was seized. In addition, a $1,000 suspended penalty was imposed. (The vessel was not named. — The Brig)
During the period (January to June of this year), 16 investigations were opened on vessels unlawfully transiting through no-transit areas adjacent to Steller sea lion rookeries. Despite increased outreach efforts, this number represents an increasing trend over the same period from the previous two years. As in the past, specific rookeries account for a large number of these violations. These include Sugarloaf Island, Marmot Island, and the rookeries in the vicinity of Unimak Pass. Vessel owners and operators are encouraged to ensure they are aware of the locations of these no-transit areas. A table defining these areas may be obtained at the Alaska region Web site.
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