A new report from Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems takes a closer look at how catch share programs have affected America’s fishing communities, local economies, and …
Podcast Interview: Niaz Dorry on Who Controls the Right to Fish and the Future of Seafood
In a recent episode of Food Talk — Food Tank’s podcast hosted by Dani Nierenberg — NAMA Coordinating Director Niaz Dorry discussed the growing consolidation of seafood systems and the …
Weekly Recap, March 16-22: AI’s False Promise for Food Systems and More
Here’s a look at some seafood stories we’re following: Op-ed: The AI ‘Revolution’ Is a False Promise for Food SystemsThis Civil Eats op-ed by family farm advocate Anthony Pahnke and …
Weekly Recap, March 9-15: Mental Health for Maine Fishermen And More
Pictured above: A fisher processes a Pacific halibut at the docks in San Diego. Photo by Surfgrass Productions. Here’s a roundup of seafood stories we’re following from the week of …
NAMA Responds to Executive Order 14276: Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
The North American Marine Alliance recently submitted public comments in response to Executive Order 14276 Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The comments urge the Administration to reform harmful catch share policies …
US Coastal Communities Fight for Space for Small-scale Fishermen
This article by Carey L. Biron, featured on Reuters’ Context.com, addresses U.S. coastal communities’ concerns about the privatization of public waters and its effects on local economies and small-scale fishermen. …
Block Factory Fish Farms – Fair Prices for Fishermen and Eaters !
Take a look at our July newsletter for some media coverage of the crisis shrimpers are facing in the Gulf, corporate profits raising prices at the grocery store, catch share …
Surf and Turf: A Seafood Justice Podcast
Welcome to Surf and Turf, the podcast that dives deep into the complex and often overlooked issues of access, equity, and justice in the U.S. seafood system. From the docks …
North American Marine Alliance travels to Washington DC to demand catch-share reform
U.S. fishermen who work in New England, Alaska, the South Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico traveled to Washington D.C. from 6 to 9 February, 2023, to call for reform …