September 11, 2025 — In the push toward a low-carbon future, commercial fishermen aren’t just looking to keep pace; they want a seat at the table.
A report compiled by the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign gathered input from 148 fishing businesses across Alaska, the West Coast, and New England, offering a roadmap shaped by those who know best what it takes to work on the water.
The sixth volume in the six-part series, Fishermen’s Recommendations for New Programs and Policies, lays out a five-pronged strategy based on direct interviews with vessel owners and operators. These recommendations emphasize the need for practical solutions grounded in real-life experience, not just theory or top-down mandates.
“This report was lovingly crafted by and for members of the commercial fishing communities,” the authors noted, “rooted in trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to ensuring that this community remains in control of its own clean energy future.”