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Fishermen Exchange with Maryland Watermen |
GULF FISHERMEN SWAPPING SHIPMATES & SUSTAINABILITY TECHNIQUES WITH MARYLAND CONTEMPORARIES
“Fishermen Exchange” in Clearwater, Cortez, St. Petersburg & Madeira Beach to Contrast Maryland’s Blue Crab Industry with Gulf of Mexico’s Recovering Red Snapper Fishery, February 15-17
February 14 (Tampa, FL) – Maryland fishermen will travel to the Gulf of Mexico for first-hand experience with a resource management plan that is helping deep south fishermen recover a previously overfished stock and create greater sustainability for themselves at sea. The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance, a leading industry organization, and Environmental Defense Fund will host the Maryland Watermen in and around the ports of Tampa on February 15-17.
The three-day exchange will feature two dock-side field trips (in Madeira Beach and Cortez) to allow Maryland participants the chance to observe red snapper off-loading, collaborate with Gulf Coast captains and crews, monitor boat management systems and tour Gulf fish houses. The conference portion of the meeting, affording open discussion of best practices between participating businesses and fisheries, will take place at the Hampton Inn St. Petersburg Suites Downtown, 80 Beach Drive NE, in St. Petersburg. Both groups expect this pilot ocean exchange will provide greater insight on impacting the resource management process by collaborating with fishery managers, providing better input on regulations and mandates, participating in on-boat monitoring and data gathering programs, and other cooperative management activities. At least two additional Gulf-area exchanges are in the planning stages for 2010.
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Statement of November 16, 2009 This statement is in response to misrepresentations of the Gulf Coast’s Commercial fisheries coming from a few Recreational fishing groups recently, particularly those of the Coastal Conservation Association. We're proud to provide factual information on the issues, supported by scientific data, so that those with an interest in Gulf Coast fisheries can ultimately collaborate from fair and informed positions. |
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Issue: Improved ManagementAlliance Position Paper -- The Alliance’s position on improving fishing management, specifically with individual fishing quotas. |
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Gulf of Mexico Reef Fishing The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance is a leading organization supporting Commercial IFQ Fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. Its goal is to protect the interests of the fishing industry. Some of our activities include: |
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