Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Lost fish pots
A number of fish pots were lost due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
Letters
September 16, 2024

Lost fish pots

Dear Editor,

I might have missed it, but I haven’t noticed any comment from National Environment and Planning Agency or the Ministry of Agriculture about the deleterious environmental effects of those hundreds of fish pots lost to Hurricane Beryl.

The authorities should have made every effort to educate and, if necessary, compel fishermen to remove their pots from the sea before hurricanes. The above-mentioned agencies might have done that, and the effort escaped my notice, but what is most prominent is the loud cry from fisherfolk about how many pots they’ve lost in the hurricane and the help needed to replace them. Unfortunately, those pots are still active, somewhere in the sea catching untold numbers of fish which then die in the pots and represent a total loss. Those first fish caught in them serve as bait to attract yet others, and on and on, multiplying the disaster until the pots eventually fall apart.

This is not rocket science. We knew of the hurricane’s likely arrival several days in advance. That was more than enough time for fisherfolk to remove fish pots and nets from the sea, not only avoiding an environmental catastrophe but also preventing the loss of the tools of their trade.

We can, and must, do this.

Michael Nicholson

kovsky54@yahoo.com

{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Netanyahu vows to uproot Hamas as ceasefire proposals are discussed
International News, Latest News, News
Netanyahu vows to uproot Hamas as ceasefire proposals are discussed
July 3, 2025
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP)—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to eradicate Hamas, even as the Palestinian mili...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
International News, Latest News
Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
July 3, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)—Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill was in limbo early Thursday as Republican leaders in the US Congress sc...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaicans, Filipinos are the top holders of work permits in British Virgin Islands
Latest News, Regional
Jamaicans, Filipinos are the top holders of work permits in British Virgin Islands
July 3, 2025
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — Jamaicans and Filipinos top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Defending champion Krejcikova battles into Wimbledon third round
International News, Latest News
Defending champion Krejcikova battles into Wimbledon third round
July 3, 2025
London, United Kingdom (AFP)-Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova moved into the third round with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over American world number 67 C...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Gia Griniell’s funeral underway
Latest News, News
WATCH: Gia Griniell’s funeral underway
July 3, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Grieving family and friends are now gathering at the Goodness and Mercy Temple Apostolic Church in Mandeville to bid farewell to...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Samsung provides exclusive consumer electronics segment at Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025
Entertainment, Latest News
Samsung provides exclusive consumer electronics segment at Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Samsung has been announced as the official partner of the national finals of Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 taking place in Jamaic...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Suspect in murder of cop’s daughter fatally shot — police
Latest News, News
Suspect in murder of cop’s daughter fatally shot — police
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The man believed to be the suspect in the murder of 14-year-old Teyanna Sutherland on Wednesday has been fatally shot by the polic...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Monaco’s Pogba ‘dreams’ of returning to France squad
International News, Latest News
Monaco’s Pogba ‘dreams’ of returning to France squad
July 3, 2025
Monaco, Principality of Monaco (AFP)-Paul Pogba said during his unveiling at his new club Monaco on Thursday, a return to the French national team "wo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct