July 15, 2024 — The fishing industry is seeing progress towards a promising future.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced a major contribution to a newly completed commercial fishing pier in the Port of Galilee on Tuesday.
“The fishing industry is an important part of our economy,” McKee said.
According to the Governor, Rhode Island is ranked fourth in terms of fishing value on the East Coast and 18th in the country.
According to Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management, Galilee is the home port of 240 fishing vessels and crews.