Is Recreational Fishing Being Banned?
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A recent national opinion piece has ignited a firestorm concerning the efforts of the Obama administration's Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force and its involvement in implementing a policy of "marine spatial planning" that could ultimately effect the management of and public access to the nation's natural public resources. The column comes three weeks after the closing of the public comment period by the Presidential task force and on the heels of the historic fishermen's rally at the Capitol on February 24th coordinated by the Recreational Fishing Alliance (The Recreational Fishing Alliance) and its allied groups.
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Sen. Snowe reiterates "vehement" opposition to Bluefin listing in meeting with Secretary Salazar
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard, met with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, and reiterated her opposition to listing bluefin tuna as an endangered species under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wildlife Flora and Fauna (CITES). Also in the meeting was Tom Strickland, Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, who will lead the U.S. delegation to CITES. Since the announcement earlier this month, Senator Snowe has repeatedly expressed her strong opposition to a listing which would have an adverse affect on the U.S. tuna fleet.
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VIDEO: Congressional Hearing on Catch Shares
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WASHINGTON - March 16, 2010 - The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, led by Del. Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU), held an oversight hearing on "Catch Shares as a Management Option: Criteria for Ensuring Success.
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Lawmakers seek strategy to limit red tide damage
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Algae blooms that create the "red tide" known for killing fish and tourism in Florida would become a focus of government study under legislation the U.S. House approved Friday.
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Kerry, Frank back emphasis on New Bedford harbor in use of trust money
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NEW BEDFORD — Sen. John Kerry and Rep. Barney Frank have thrown their
support behind the city’s applications to the New Bedford Harbor trust,
arguing more emphasis should be placed on projects in the harbor and its
immediate vicinity.
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