A fleet of New Bedford fishing boats will steam into Vineyard Haven today as a visible reminder to President Barack Obama and the national media of the fishing industry’s contribution to the Massachusetts economy and the difficulties that fishermen face, whether at sea or in navigating their way through an increasingly complex maze of government regulations.
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Five boats, returning to the fishing grounds after waiting out Hurricane Bill, will join the flotilla, which will be led by Richard Canastra of the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction.
"We hope as the Obamas enjoy their vacation, they will enjoy some of our famous New England seafood. And we trust that given the president’s concern for working families, he will remember the fishermen," a press release from the fishermen stated.
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View a photo gallery of the New Bedford flotilla as it shared its message with President Obama