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"The court questioned whether Amendment 53 meets standards under federal fisheries management law – specifically National Standard 4 that "provides that the allocation of fishing privileges shall be 'reasonably calculated to promote conservation,'" as well as National Standard 9, which states that “to the extent practicable shall minimize bycatch and … to the extent bycatch cannot be avoided, minimize the mortality of such bycatch.’”
March 6, 2024
"With the March 1 ruling, the appeals court “found that NMFS contradicted its own economic analysis, and failed to explain how the reallocation promoted conservation or minimized bycatch,” the fishermen’s groups said in a statement. “The court remanded the action to NMFS for further explanation.”
March 5, 2024
"Two years ago a coalition of commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico sued the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for reallocating red grouper fishing quota from the commercial sector to the recreational sector. "
March 4, 2024
"The appellate court on Friday sided with the district court on affirming part of the basis behind Fisheries Service’s rule. However, it sent Amendment 53 back to the agency based on an economic analysis underlying the rule that the agency had previously rejected in 2016 when allocating the red snapper catch between the recreational and commercial fishing sectors."
March 4, 2024
“For the first two to three months, boats like mine just couldn’t safely leave here, and we didn’t have fuel.” - Jim Zurbrick, Shareholders' Alliance Member
February 29, 2024
"You need to be a good steward of the fishery. The healthier the fish stocks are, the more fish I'll be able to catch. As a commercial fisherman, my livelihood depends on the stock. If the stock is in bad shape, I start losing access to what I can catch." Bubba Cochrane, President
In this episode of the National Working Waterfront Podcast, host Ashley Bennis delves into the significance of sustainable seafood, a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, facing stiff competition globally. With October being designated as Seafood Month, the episode aims to bring you up to speed on how the U.S. is advocating for sustainable fisheries. Special guests Ashford Rosenberg, from the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Alliance, and David Aparicio, a Texas Oyster Farmer and Shrimp Fisher, join us to unpack NOAA Fisheries' groundbreaking 2023 National Seafood Strategy. Discover actionable insights on how you can directly contribute to strengthening local seafood industries. This episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of U.S. seafood, from policy to plate.
October 31, 2023
"It is imperative the Gulf Council return to fair, balanced, and impartial representation that prioritizes science-based management and conservation. Diverse perspectives and expertise are essential in promoting effective resource management and decision making."
June 27, 2023
By appointing Captain Ed Walker to the Gulf Council, the Administration has taken a small first step in bringing someone to the table that makes a living on the water. However, this still leaves the Gulf Council with only one seat out of seventeen with full-time experience in federally managed commercial fisheries.
June 27, 2023
"Successful management of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico is best achieved by a management body whose membership – and decisions – balance the diversity of stakeholders who rely on the Gulf’s fisheries. Instead, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s seats and decision-making are dominated by private anglers and their supporters. " - Hugh Cipparone, Policy Fellow
June 15, 2023
"I’m worried about the future of fishing in the Gulf. A big part of my concern can be tied to the lack of balanced representation on the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council." - Rachal Hisler, commercial fishing owner/operator. Chambers County, TX
June 7, 2023
Deputy Director, Eric Brazer, was a guest on "Waterside Chats" with the Marine Fish Conservation Network. He discussed the work the Shareholders' Alliance is doing in the Gulf of Mexico to promote conservation and the livelihoods of commercial fishermen.
May 5, 2023
The Shareholders' Alliance is fighting for commercial fishing families, accountability, and sustainability. We are asking that NOAA not implement a new regulation that would take 600,000 pounds of red grouper quota away from fishing families.
American red snapper is an iconic species in the Gulf of Mexico - one that thousands of people rely on for their living. The Shareholders' Alliance is dedicated to protecting red snapper populations and the small businesses that rely on it.
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