The Fisheries Survival Fund issued the following statement applauding the Obama Administrations's commitment to work with Congress to pass the International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act. "The Fisheries Survival Fund, which represents the bulk of the full-time limited access Atlatic scallop fleet, is very pleased to learn of the Obama Administration's support for the critical International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act and its recognition of the flexibility It has under the law to adjust conservation measures in light of economic adversity. Both steps are essential to ensuring the continued viability of our fishing industry in New England. The FSF would like to thank the chief sponsors of this bill, Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.). Both are tireless advocates for the working men and women in the fishing industry and their continued support is greatly appreciated."
