As the highest-grossing fishing port in the country, New Bedford has a huge stake in the controversy over federal fishing regulations. Ideally, good regulations would keep both fish stocks and fishermen's livelihoods healthy, but how can that be achieved?
Come hear from leading voices on the issue at a public forum, "Future of Fishing: Catch Shares, Catch Limits and Beyond," sponsored by The Standard-Times editorial board.
Eric C. Schwaab, top fisheries administrator at NOAA, will be in town for the event. He joins an eight-member panel from across a spectrum of interests.
They include: Richie Canastra, co-owner of the Whaling City Seafood Display auction; David deOliveira, manager of two New Bedford fishing sectors; Harvey Mickelson, attorney for the American Scallop Association; Carlos Raphael, owner of 40 commercial fishing boats; Brian Rothschild, professor of marine science and technology at UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science and Technology; Nancy B. Thompson, NOAA science and research director for the Northeast; and Julie Wormser, regional director for the Environmental Defense Fund's Oceans Program.
The forum takes place Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 7-9 p.m. at the new Fairfield Inn on the New Bedford waterfront, 185 MacArthur Drive. It is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
See this notice from the Standard Times.