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Maine fishermen share concerns with federal officials |
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Top officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
and the U.S. Coast Guard met with representatives of Maine’s commercial
fishing industry on Friday to discuss concerns about new catch
restrictions and mariner safety.
Eric Schwaab, the newly appointed administrator with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, and Coast Guard Vice Adm. Robert Papp met for more than an hour with U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe and more than a half-dozen stakeholders. Throughout the meeting, which was organized as part of the annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum, industry representatives expressed frustration about pending sharp reductions in the catch allowances of Atlantic herring, which are used for lobster bait. Speakers said the limits are not based on science and could seriously harm the industry. |
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33 Fishing Community Members Say Permit Bank, Giacalone are pluses for Gloucester
This permit bank is a true local treasure for our fishing community and related businesses. Its existence has been one of the only positive things to come to this fishing community in decades.
