Fisheries

'Dark cloud of uncertainty': Seafood executives, fishermen give dire warning against bill banning fishing in huge swath of federal waters

An extensive group of US interests say the bill would lead to a heavy blow to coastal communities.

John Connelly, president of the National Fisheries Institute. Connelly was one of the four primary signers of a letter objecting to a new bill that would set aside up to 30% of America's federal waters to marine protected areas (MPAs).
John Connelly, president of the National Fisheries Institute. Connelly was one of the four primary signers of a letter objecting to a new bill that would set aside up to 30% of America's federal waters to marine protected areas (MPAs).
Published 16 November 2020, 21:06Updated 17 November 2020, 13:09
NFIJohn ConnellyJoe BundrantMark PalmerOBI Seafoods