October 1, 2018 — WASHINGTON — The following was released by the Fisheries Survival Fund: Late yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia…
Fisheries Survival FundOctober 1, 2018
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The Atlantic sea scallop fishery is the most valuable fishery in the United States.
The Atlantic sea scallop fishery is the most valuable fishery in the United States, estimated to be worth $440 million annually in ex vessel value. The fleet is primarily based in New Bedford, MA, thereby making the port of New Bedford the most valuable fishing port in the United States.
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December 6, 2017 (Saving Seafood) — The Fisheries Survival Fund (FSF) has submitted public comments on Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 (OHA2) to NOAA. OHA2, which…
Fisheries Survival FundDecember 6, 2017
Secretary References Meeting in Testimony Before Congress At a meeting with representatives of the fishing industry in June, organized by the National Coalition for…
Fisheries Survival FundJuly 19, 2017
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Winds of Change
Two fishermen traveled to the United Kingdom to learn how fisheries have adapted to wind farms. The Farms have impacted ecosystems and changed their way of life. Leases have already been awarded for wind farms off the East Coast of the United States. The economic impact on coastal communities could amount to billions of dollars.
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