Shareholders' Alliance - News Stories

"We need to know that the diversity of our fisheries and communities have fair representation, and that the entities charged with developing the regulations that we must live under are balanced and diverse in a way that reflects the people and communities they impact." - Jason DeLaCruz, Vice President of the Shareholders' Alliance 

June 4, 2024

“Wayne was a skilled fisherman and a visionary who believed deeply in the importance of building bridges between fishermen and scientists. His commitment to bridging the gap between the commercial fishing and scientific communities was instrumental in advancing sustainable fishing practices and preserving our marine ecosystems for future generations.”  

March 25, 2024

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." 

 "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

Establishing and building on shared principles like sustainable domestic seafood; robust food security systems; durable working waterfronts; and the humanizing belief that we are more alike than different; this workgroup engaged energetically in a very constructive, truthful, and heartening conversation that set the stage for future collaboration.  

December 16, 2022

"It’s clear that we need some creative thinking. The current tools in the management toolbox aren’t working." - Jane Black Lee 

October 24, 2022

"Whatever direction the shifting climate takes us, we do know one thing: that commercial fishermen will be there, taking to sea as they have for generations, doing what they do best – being our eyes and ears on the water, catching fish, feeding people, and supporting our coastal communities." - Eric Brazer, Deputy Director

June 8, 2022

the IFQ program adds another expense to a commercial fishing trip. But it’s made great strides in protecting the Gulf from overfishing while ensuring that commercial fishermen can make a living.

June 2, 2022

"The point is – whether it’s my data, Alabama’s data or the federal government’s data – all of this data needs to be speaking the same language. " - Captain David Walker

November 11, 2021

"Guindon guarantees that every fish he sells was legally and domestically harvested through Gulf Wild, a program started by a regional alliance of commercial fishermen."

November 9, 2021

"I think our fishermen are frustrated that there are no more opportunities for Mexican fishermen to help create a better fisheries management system for themselves, like the one we have, something that involves fishermen, and that they can build a system that protects fish and their businesses according to their ways of life." - Eric Brazer, Deputy Director 

August 30, 2021

"Guidance proposed by the act would provide fishery managers a roadmap for incorporating a changing climate, dynamic oceans, and the growing importance of the intersection between land and sea into more meaningful policy.” - Eric Brazer, Shareholders' Alliance Deputy Director 

July 26, 2021

Reps. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ed Case (D-Hawaii) introduced the Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act, a bill to amend and reauthorize the Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, on Monday, July 26. 

July 26, 2021

 "This work began as a way to address one of the challenges often faced in technology development: economy of scale. Technology that is designed for the fishing industry for a specific problem, region, and/or issue may be too costly to develop because the user group or scale is too small.” - Leigh Habegger, executive director of the Seafood Harvesters of America.     

June 11, 2021

Shareholders' Alliance Policy Analyst, Ashford Rosenberg, was featured by Seafood Nutrition Partnership, along with other women in the seafood industry, for International Women's Day.

March 8, 2021

Teche matters covers how COVID-19 is impacting the commercial seafood industry in the Gulf of Mexico with Eric Brazer, Deputy Director of the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance.  

April 10, 2020 

All of Lisa’s vessels are installed with cameras for electronic monitoring (EM), which pioneered the EM Research Program through the Center for Fisheries Electronic Monitoring at Mote Marine Laboratory.    

March 25, 2020