Addressing the Ecological Implications of Consolidation and Quota Accumulation White Paper and NEFMC testimony 8 Sept 2010

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Fleet diversity is an essential element of achieving the ecological, economic and social goals of fisheries management. NAMA recently submitted a White Paper to the New England Fishery Management Council outlining recommendations that could ensure fleet diversity at a time when consolidation and accumulation is being encouraged.

Addressing the Ecological Implications of Consolidation and Quota Accumulation White Paper 2 Sept 10

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