The commercial fishing industry is struggling to survive. Big business, has taken over the industry, and the Suncoast local fisherman, are struggling to make a living. “As far as making …
Texas shrimper Diane Wilson wins Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activism
Congratulations to Diane Wilson for winning the Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activism. A Texas shrimper, Diane Wilson was celebrated for her many environmental achievements, including winning the largest citizen …
In the Race for Clean Energy, Is Offshore Wind Harming the Nation’s Fisheries?
As offshore wind farms ramp up in U.S. waters, some worry about decimated aquatic ecosystems and slashed livelihoods.
Blown Away: Fishermen Endangered by Offshore Wind’s Political Power
Turbines the height of 70-story skyscrapers will soon tower over East Coast fishing grounds. But government regulators with ties to offshore wind developers are downplaying the danger to the marine …
Building Local Power: Graying of the Fleet
Twenty-five years ago, there were over 2,000 commercial shrimp boats in Mississippi. Today, that number has fallen to around 200. This trend is not unique to Mississippi: Across U.S. coastlines, …
A Precautionary Approach to Seaweed Aquaculture in North America
As a group of seaweed growers, harvesters, scientists and advocates, Seaweed Commons support a collaboratively managed and locally controlled seaweed industry. The Seaweed Commons supports an ecosystem-based approach to the …
Our New Website is Here! Plus, solidarity actions, the FSNE Challenge, and more!
Happy Spring to all! While it can have its difficulties, winter in the northwest Atlantic area provides a time to slow down a bit and prepare for the burst of …
Eastern Fisheries cuts temp agency, laying off New Bedford workers amid labor probe
As many as 200 fish processing workers will be laid off as Eastern Fisheries cuts ties with its main staffing agency amid an ongoing investigation into unfair labor practices.
Blue Harvest to close New Bedford processing plant, lay off 64 workers
Named as part of a “strategy shift” to upgrade and modernize its groundfish fleet, Blue Harvest Fisheries is closing its New Bedford processing plant, laying off 64 employees effective May …
Indonesian migrant fishers protest lack of Wi-Fi onboard distant-water fishing vessels
Earlier this month, NAMA stood in solidarity with migrant fishers who brought community together outside the Boston Convention Center to protest the Seafood Expo North America and the human rights abuses the …
A call for solidarity, reflections from DC, the upcoming FSNE challenge, and more!
To kick off the February 2023 newsletter I wanted to share a story about fisheries organizing and a sense of magic. Earlier this month we traveled to DC with a …
The Catch Share Reform Coalition goes to Congress
The Catch Share Reform Consortium, including Scituate, Mass. draggerman Tim Barrett and fishermen from around the U.S., is in Washington, D.C. urging Congress to stop consolidation of quota by foreign …
Fishermen In DC To Call For Catch Share Reform
ADVISORY/RELEASE Commercial fishermen from across the United States have banded together to express concern over predatory leasing and consolidation of fishing quota in the hands of private equity firms and …
Birds, Bees, Worms, and Beavers!
Read the newsletter To start the year, the NAMA team gathered together in mid-January to discuss the year ahead, and we came up with some big plans! Perhaps the best …
What’s the solution to ghost fishing gear polluting oceans?
New research estimates that nearly 2% of all fishing gear is lost to the ocean annually. Read more…