Posted on May 23, 2018
Commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico work hard to conserve wild fish and shellfish populations and are not opposed to new opportunities for seafood production. Rigorous management and regulatory process needs to ensure that these operations develop with careful planning and formal opportunities for input from the commercial fishing industry, creating a scenario with maximum economic benefit and with minimal environmental or economic harm.
Posted on May 23, 2018
Today’s young fishermen must navigate a daunting world in their quest to establish a successful fishing businesses. We have an obligation to the next generation to chart a course forward that carries on our fishing legacy and seafood heritage in the face of these challenges. The Young Fishermen’s Development Act is a strong step in that direction.
Posted on May 6, 2018
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SUSTAINABILITY - PROTECTING FISH AND FISHERMEN
We understand the need to protect fish in order to protect fishermen’s businesses.
Our primary mission is to promote and protect sustainable fisheries and the fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Organized by fishermen for fishermen, the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance is leading the region with effective and proactive advocacy and national policy and seafood educational campaigns in order to ensure healthy fisheries for today and future generations.
STEWARDSHIP THROUGH LEADERSHIP
The Shareholders' Alliance is in the business of solving fisheries problems.
We work diligently to strengthen and preserve the reef fish fishing industry and the Gulf’s fishing communities through an advocacy program that champions innovation and conservation-oriented practices. We are fishery leaders creating a positive and measurable impact at the local, state, and federal levels.
FRESH AND AUTHENTIC LOCAL SEAFOOD
Our fishermen work closely with local fishing communities, regional managers, and federal representatives to educate and inform stakeholders to ensure that we can continue to provide the American public with a sustainable source of domestically-caught Gulf of Mexico seafood.
From the hook to the table, consumers deserve the highest quality, authentic, safe and traceable seafood the Gulf can provide. And we are here to provide it.
SHAREHOLDERS' ALLIANCE
1902 WHARF ROAD GALVESTON, TX 77550 P:919-451-1971
info@shareholdersalliance.org
