Oceana sues NOAA, claims agency FOIA fees are 'prohibitively high'
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In a federal lawsuit filed just before Christmas, NOAA is accused of violating the Freedom of Information Act by charging the environmental group Oceana Inc. exorbitant fees to fulfill its document requests.
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Top Fishing Port Rallies Around Families Hurt by Federal Fishing Regulations
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NEW BEDFORD, Mass - The Harbor Development Commission in the nation's highest-value fishing port is undertaking an atypical mission this week. They have turned their offices into a collection center for holiday donations for fishing families in need.
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Congress passes US-Canada Transboundary Modification
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After a year-long, bipartisan effort, the International Fisheries Clarification Act passed the House this morning, as part of H.R. 81, after clearing the Senate yesterday. It is on its way to the President's desk and is expected to be signed.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Official Spreads False Claims on Aquaculture and Menhaden Stock Health
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WASHINGTON - (Saving Seafood) - A recent newspaper column from a top public relations official at the USDA Agricultural Research Service falsely made the claim that the use of plant-based fish feed in aquaculture is much more environmentally friendly than fishmeal, despite the scientific data proving otherwise and views of the agency's own scientists.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Conditioning Catch Share Funds On Issuance Of Emergency Regs
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Conditioning of Catch Share Funds on Commerce Dept. Issuing Emergency Fishing Regulations
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