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Published: January 30, 2011
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A group called “Local Food Connection” is hosting a conference in Eugene, OR, on February, 7th, 2011 to help connect local food producers and commercial fishermen to local customers and food buyers.
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Published: January 3, 2011
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On December 22, 2010, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke determined that the economic effects of closing shellfish fisheries in Maine in 2009 due to a harmful algal bloom, commonly referred to as red tide, caused a commercial fishery failure.
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Published: December 13, 2010
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Southeast Alaska commercial shrimp fishermen may have up to $12,000 from Uncle Sam waiting for them—but only if they sign up before Dec. 23 for a free federal program.
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Published: December 3, 2010
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The National Marine Fisheries Service Alaska Region and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council will oversee development of a new education and training program to prepare coastal residents for marine-related jobs. Program priorities were laid out in a recent workshop in Anchorage, sponsored by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program in partnership with the Alaska Marine Science and Fisheries Career Coalition, a group of educators, employers, and stakeholders.
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Published: November 24, 2010
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The Annual Bluefin Tuna Town meeting will be held Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. The event is presented by the Coast Guard, North Carolina Marine Fisheries, North Carolina Sea Grant, and NOAA.
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Published: September 28, 2010
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NOAA Fisheries Service and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) have announced a new state-administered permit bank program aimed at supporting the needs and interests of small-boat commercial groundfish fishermen in Rhode Island, during this time of change in the fishery.  NOAA is providing $1 million to support this effort, which the RIDEM will administer in coordination with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
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Published: September 27, 2010
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A new Fish - Fishing - Seafood online store offers a selection of saltwater fish, fishing and seafood logos that are available on t-shirts, stickers, coffee mugs and other collectibles.
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Published: September 27, 2010
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On September 27,2010, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the Fisheries Innovation Fund, a public-private partnership that will help those involved in catch share programs design and implement the practices.
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Published: September 22, 2010
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Sea Fisheries Statistics published by Scotland's Chief Statistician show the value of landings by Scottish based vessels in 2009 was £443 million. This is the highest value for landings in real terms in the decade.
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Published: September 22, 2010
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The Coast Guard, N.C. Marine Fisheries, N.C. Sea Grant and NOAA have scheduled the 6th annual Bluefin Tuna Town Meeting to be held Sept. 25, 2010.
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