NAMA comments to NOAA on democratic process

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In February 2017 we submitted this letter to NOAA and the regional fisheries management council outlining how they have undermined the democratic process in their efforts to protect status quo and further support privatization and consolidation through Catch Shares.

NAMA Comments on Participatory Democracy

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