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John LoGioco commented on Mebachi's blog post 'Implications of Libya's Political Situation on Bluefin Tuna'

Thanks for posting this. We should make an effort to track this situation as it unfolds. Great post for the site.

Mar 10, 2011

Implications of Libya's Political Situation on Bluefin Tuna

The political unrest in Libya will likely effect the production of Bluefin Tuna in the Mediterranean Sea this Spring. If civil war continues in the region, the situation could also have an impact on prices for New England Tuna as well... There is a great deal more at stake than Saif al Islam Gaddafi's small Bluefin ranch at Shabiat Elmergeb near Zitan in Northeast Libya, or the production from four small tonnaras located between Gazira and Garibulli in the Gulf of Sidra. Although Libya has 48…See More

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Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'Head of NOAA, Dr. Lubchenco - Fighting For Bluefin at ICCAT'

"I am happy to see the position of the United States is for lower quotas for both the Eastern and Western stocks. I know my commercial friends over at American Bluefin Tuna Association were lobbying for higher Western quotas but in my opinion…

Nov 20, 2010

Mebachi commented on Reynard Loki's blog post 'Protect Atlantic Bluefin Tuna from Extinction'

What industrial longline fishing are they talking about? There were less than 200 individual Bluefins harvested from the Gulf of Mexico in 2010...

Nov 17, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'Big Yellowfin, Pole Caught, Years Ago'

"This would negate and "burning up" effect I would guess. What do you think?" No. From the moment the tuna is hooked, lactic acid is surging through its flesh and it's body temperature is shooting higher. Once decked the…

Aug 4, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'Big Yellowfin, Pole Caught, Years Ago'

"The price would be higher for tuna caught like this, certianly the meat would be in better condition, but this may be the answer... Makes sense no? " Not really. Tuna harvested in this manner are all burned up and suitable only for…

Jul 23, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'Bigeye Tuna Added To Atlantic Tuna Tagging Project'

I think this is a great idea, John. It would really be something to see some tagging returns on North Atlantic Bigeyes! Let's hope the improvement in Bigeye production (both recreational and commercial) over the past two years continues. The…

Apr 14, 2010

Mebachi commented on Markku Porhonen's blog post 'Buy a Ford, forget Toyota, save the bluefin tuna'

Matkku, You obviously feel very passionate about saving the Bluefin, however you dont seem to know a great deal about the species or the market conditions in Japan. Much of what you have written here is factually incorrect. For starters, CITES has…

Apr 7, 2010

Mebachi commented on Markku Porhonen's blog post 'Buy a Ford, forget Toyota, save the bluefin tuna'

Boycotting Toyota or any other Japanese corporations makes absolutely no sense as far as Bluefin tuna is concerned. Automobile manufacturers have nothing to do with fishing. And Japan is compliant with the quotas set by ICCAT, and harvests…

Apr 7, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'Atlantic Tuna Project Launched; Conserve Bluefin & Yellowfin Tuna'

It's the smart move John. Even though BET production at the canyons has improved quite a bit over the past two seasons, Bigeye stocks in the North West Atlantic are in much worse shape than Yellowfin right now. When I have a ittle more time I…

Mar 30, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'Atlantic Tuna Project Launched; Conserve Bluefin & Yellowfin Tuna'

Why exclude Bigeye Tuna, John?

Mar 19, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'IGFA President Calls for Bluefin Protection / CITES'

Upset? I have absolutely no reason to be upset. By naivete, John, I was referring to your knowedge of how the Mediterranean fishery works, and to your misconception of what a "lame duck" CITES listing would accomplish. In the…

Mar 5, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'IGFA President Calls for Bluefin Protection / CITES'

Sure seems unlikely that NMFS/NOAA are going to allow sportfishermen to kill 10,000+ juvenile individuals of a species they now consider endangered! Right now Spanish, Libyan, Maltese, Turkish and Greek tuna fishermen and exporters are celebrating…

Mar 4, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'IGFA President Calls for Bluefin Protection / CITES'

John, CITES only deals with the international trade of species. There is no "language" about catch restrictions, fishing effort, etc. It's going to be up to the individual countries to decide on their own how to handle their fisheries…

Mar 1, 2010

Mebachi commented on John LoGioco's blog post 'IGFA President Calls for Bluefin Protection / CITES'

"...all recreational fishermen should take notice that a CITES listing does not effect the sport sector." John, do you actually believe the NMFS/NOAA is going to allow fishing for Bluefin, sport or otherwise, if the species gets an…

Feb 28, 2010

Mebachi commented on Thunnus Thynnus's blog post 'Beyond CITES- Stopping Purse Seining in the Bahamas'

"The large seiner already tied up in the Bahamas can empty the Tongue Of The Ocean in short order. I am surprised at the Bahamian government for not stopping this outright." What makes you think this vessel is planning on setting within…

Feb 22, 2010

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Implications of Libya's Political Situation on Bluefin Tuna

Posted on March 9, 2011 at 9:07pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

There is a great deal more at stake than Saif al Islam Gaddafi's small Bluefin ranch at Shabiat Elmergeb near Zitan in Northeast Libya, or the production from four small tonnaras located between Gazira and Garibulli in the Gulf of Sidra.…

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At 12:53pm on February 15, 2010, John LoGioco said…: Hey Dennis - nice make there! Thanks for joining SaveTheBluefin. Do you fish for tuna out of Hampton Bays?

At 6:44pm on February 15, 2010, John LoGioco said…: Hi Dennis - I see you changed your profile picture. No need to hide your sportfishing roots if that is the case. A lot of us here fish for tuna (sport and commercially) and trying to conserve the resource with good practices. Let me know what your affiliation is with bluefin tuna.

Thanks,
John