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Saving Seafood works with industry members and scientists to cover issues important to American fisheries. Please see below to learn more about Saving Seafood's coverage of pressing issues affecting the commercial fishing industry.

Success of the Scallop Fishery

Bob Vanasse, Saving Seafood Director: What the U.S. can learn from a thriving scallop fishery

NOAA's Fisheries Economics of the United States fails to credit cooperative research and industry contributions to the rebuilding of the successful scallop fishery

Groundfish Stocks

Groundfish numbers have "swung wildly" due to deficiencies in stock assessments 

National Research Council study finds rebuilding timelines for fish stocks inflexible and inefficient

Yellowtail Flounder Assessments

Scientists and industry leaders question the validity of yellowtail flounder assessments

Scallop industry writes to NOAA over lack of progress and accuracy in yellowtail flounder assessments

SMAST video technology shows promise to improve groundfish and flat fish stock surveys

Saving Seafood Radio: SMAST scientists discuss innovativations to help fishermen minimize bycatch and maximize scallop yield

NOAA Corruption in New Bedford 

NOAA attorneys still employed after investigator finds them guilty of coercing and intimidating New Bedford fishermen 

Dale Jones, Director of NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, and Attorney Chuck Juliand removed from positions but still employed by NOAA following investigation

Following the reassignments of Dale Jones and Chuck Juliand, Senator Scott Brown asks NOAA: What does it take to get fired? 

 

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