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New Video Highlights Economic Value of Fishing Communities

New Video Highlights Economic Value of Fishing Communities

Mar 16, 2023 | No Comments

“Instead of more fish today, we want more fish forever.” – Stephen Rhoads Our colleagues at the Alaska Longline Fisherman’s Association (ALFA) are featured in an inspiring new video, Alaska’s Sustainable Fishing Legacy [watch below]. It’s part of the Farms Across America series. MFCN’s Network Policy Council co-chair, Linda Behnken, is joined by Stephen Rhoads, […]

Straight Talk On Striped Bass

Straight Talk On Striped Bass

Mar 8, 2023 | 4 Comments

Addressing Common Misconceptions about Striper Management I’ll admit here that while I try real hard to NOT look at social media or other internet chatter on fisheries management stuff, I often can’t help it. I mean, I haven’t exactly found that arguing with people on Facebook is productive. So, I’ve become accustomed to reading, shaking […]

NOAA’s Turn: Agency Weighs In on Marine Recreational Information Program

NOAA’s Turn: Agency Weighs In on Marine Recreational Information Program

Mar 2, 2023 | One Comment

Photo by John McMurray When the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act (Act) was passed in 2018, it included the provision that The Secretary [of Commerce] shall, within 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018, enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to […]

Join Justin Zeulner of The Wave Foundation for a 2/28 Waterside Chat

Join Justin Zeulner of The Wave Foundation for a 2/28 Waterside Chat

Feb 24, 2023 | No Comments

[Update] It’s All About the Food System: Watch the Waterside Chat with Justin Zeulner Previous: Join the Marine Fish Conservation Network’s latest Waterside Chat on February 28th at 3pm ET! The Wave Foundation Founder and President Justin Zeulner joins host Tom Sadler for what promises to be an informative and entertaining online conversation for sure. […]

About the Marine Fish Conservation Network

The Marine Fish Conservation Network is a coalition of commercial and recreational fishing associations, regional and national conservation groups, aquaria, sustainable seafood suppliers, and marine science organizations dedicated to sustaining abundant fish populations, healthy marine ecosystems, and thriving fishing communities through defending and strengthening U.S. ocean policy, including our primary federal fisheries law, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Learn more.