OBI Seafoods asks fishermen to support bills to ban Russian-origin seafood, provide more USDA access

'Despite federal agencies managing fisheries and ensuring safety, there's no consistent leadership for seafood as a priority domestic commodity,' the company said.

Seafood industry leaders are urging Congress to adopt a more comprehensive Russian-origin seafood ban, with legislation recently introduced by Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Seafood industry leaders are urging Congress to adopt a more comprehensive Russian-origin seafood ban, with legislation recently introduced by Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski.Photo: Lisa Murkowski
Published 18 September 2023, 21:20Updated 19 September 2023, 02:48