Saving Seafood

Supporters Hope That Dogfish By Another Name Sells Better, And Benefits Consumers

September 26, 2018 — The Fishermen’s Alliance is working with fishermen, and the public, to change the name of dogfish.

Longtime fisherman John Our knows some people who love calamari, but won’t eat squid. Doesn’t matter that they are same thing; calamari just sounds better.

“Dogfish” seems to provoke a similar visceral reaction; people turn their noses up at the name.

“I’ve always thought that if you changed the name you would make it more attractive,” Our said. “It would only help.”

Our’s feeling is backed by research. Fishermen, processors and others have spent years trying to turn local palates on to dogfish. Not that it’s all about the name; there are a host of other problems with making the abundant fish a popular choice, including the lack of nearby processing facilities, but inroads have been made.

Read the full story at The Cape Cod Chronicle

 

RHODE ISLAND: RIFA WEEKLY UPDATE: 7/12/2015

July 12, 2015 — The following was released by the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the fishermen who lost their livelihoods this week in a senseless act of vandalism.

On Friday, July 10, 2015 three fishing vessels were destroyed in a senseless act of vandalism. Two of the vessel owners will have great difficulty recouping from this tragic loss and may be on the brink of losing their businesses. Both men have been in the Rhode Island commercial fishing community for a very long time and have worked very hard for others in order to start their own dream of their own business.

 The Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance has started a Go Fund Me campaign. Maybe together we can help these two men keep their dreams alive and get back fishing. It doesn’t matter if its $1 or $100, every dollar counts.

Thank you in advance for your kindness.

http://www.gofundme.com/z452as

Read the full weekly update at the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance