NEW ENGLAND FISHERY MANAGERS TAKE HISTORIC STEP; Votes in favor to protect fish and fleet diversity

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Today the New England Fishery Management Council took the historic step to preserve the unique character and diversity of the New England commercial fishery by prioritizing Amendment 18 to the groundfish fishery management plan.

NE Fishery Managers Take Historic Step

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