Protest brings out hidden show of force
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While a regional fishermen's protest progressed peacefully
Friday morning outside the front door of the headquarters for federal fishery
managers in Blackburn Industrial Park, congenial, sympathetic Gloucester police
officers patrolled the private area to control parking and traffic.
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Task Force member says recreational fishermen will be heard
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Ignored early on, recreational anglers finally seemed to have gained
the attention of a key member of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task
Force.
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NOAA Administrator Discusses Recreational Fishing's Concerns
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Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator, Jane
Lubchenco, Ph.D., met with sportfishing industry leaders during the
American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) 2009 Sportfishing Summit on
October 27. ASA was encouraged by Lubchenco's words and looks forward
to working with her to ensure that recreational fishing's voice is
heard at NOAA.
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Arctic off-limits to commercial fishing Dec. 3
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A plan that puts a large area of the Arctic off-limits to commercial fishing goes into effect Dec. 3, federal officials said.
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My View by Jane Lubchenco: NOAA employees in Gloucester committed to fishery, community
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A few weeks ago, I came to Gloucester to meet the talented and
dedicated team that works for NOAA's Fisheries Service at the Northeast
regional office. They share my commitment to preserving and restoring
America's fishing industry. I was inspired to learn first-hand about
their expertise and commitment to public service.
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