New England council finalizes 2021 scallop plan; landings drop not as severe as earlier projected
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Jan. 28, 2021 18:06 GMT
The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) has approved a new plan for Atlantic scallops in fishing year 2021 that sets the stage for what looks to represent another reduction in landings, a move that s expected to keep prices high for at least another year [.]
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Trump signs Young Fishermen s Development Act into law
President Donald Trump signed into law on Tuesday an act created to help young fishermen break into an industry that has seen increased barriers to entry and an aging workforce.
The Young Fishermen s Development Act will establish $2,000,000 in yearly grant funding to support educational and training programs for young individuals who want to get into commercial fishing. Organizations at the federal, state and local level are eligible for funding.
Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren were co-sponsors of the legislation.
“While our fishing industry is a vital and historic part of Massachusetts’ coastal economy, we cannot let it become lost to history,” said Markey in an official statement. “This valuable program will help more young people push off the dock into new careers in the fishing industry, powering the economy and our local communities.”
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