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[*] posted on 4-23-2008 at 10:25 PM


I may have spoke too soon.

Of interest is the statement that infers that "wild stocks" would not be depleted. That is a gross understatement.

I was not aware the funding for study is by the Packard Foundation. They are a well-oiled machine and rank in the top ten of philanthropic grants and the like.
They fund the Monterey Aquarium and programs across the planet.

Their mission:

They have established criteria and persue a logical approach into aquaculture and other fishery based industries.
They will give you a credential and support if your idea or technique fit the criteria for a sustainable industry/fishery.
They assess each applicant based upon important factors. Many of which address concerns that I have.

Many of us have followed the development fiasco the Loreto Bay Co. created and the subsequent compromise of their stated mission and final plan and development(s).
I myself am leary of non-profit orgs, foundations and the like.
I see administrative abuse of funds and the exploitive use of eco-media hype.

The end result are often open-ended assessments requiring more grant money for grad studies or more likely, more investments and corporate hoohaw.

It is so ironic that these well-heeled well-intentioned orgs fall prey to the money machine. Let's face it, it's become the bottom line. They DO want their money back!
That bottom line belongs to the creative.
There are many companies that feature PR and are quite successful at it. At first glance this whole affair, the foundation, has successfully created seems exactly what good ocean stewards would welcome.
Looking closer look reveals a huge money machine. The risks are nill simply because they run this org like a fortune 500 co. They probably already are.:rolleyes:

All this may seem boring to many but the outcome could have huge implications. I am talking about an endorsement given to these Asian tuna rustlers. I worry that the consequence of such an accredited operation like the current one could be far reaching.

Although sardine and anchovy stocks are up the exponential increase in fishmeal type products to fuel the glutinous penned animals will soon take it's toll on other fish stocks and populations. Local overharvest will force the fleet to move elsewhere to continue the process.

Viewing the GPS tagged tuna location suggests that the the arrival point of migratory tuna is the area around Ensenada.
Intercepting these animals has become childsplay for the present fleet, hence the rapid increase in tuna pen numbers.

It has taken many years for SoCal to return to reasonable numbers of certain gamefish that were decimated in the 70s and 80s. The loss of stocks was attributed to various factors but baitfish was at the top of the list of causes.

Unlike tuna which survive in a large pelagic environment, small baitfish are not so widely distributed. Inasmuch their region becomes a regular target for migratory fish.

I hope that data is assimilated to reflect a complex global system rather than info gleaned from involved parties;.

There are many important interests at stake. Most involving income and new PC markets. You be the judge.:yes:

btw, this org has many important political connections

http://www.packard.org/home.aspx



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