In September 2022, fishermen made history when they were on stage at Farm Aid! This was a moment that NAMA Coordinating Director Niaz Dorry had been dreaming of for 28 …
Op-ed: Catch Shares Enable Wealthy Landlords to Gobble Up Local Fisheries
“As a fifth-generation fisherman in Mississippi, I’ve experienced firsthand how rights-based policies turn fisheries into investments and push out small fishermen.” Read on!
Meet our new Media Coordinator!
In our August 2022 newsletter, we invite you to meet our new Media Coordinator, Feini Yin! “Hi friends, my name is Feini Yin (they/them), and I recently joined the NAMA …
Opinion: It’s time to end the era of billion-dollar ‘sealords’ and heed the fishermen
“The recent New Bedford Light/ProPublica investigative report, revealing how a billionaire Dutch family currently operates as the largest New England fish-quota owner, confirms what fishermen have been warning lawmakers for …
U.S. Senators Demand Federal Scrutiny of Private Equity’s Incursion Into Fishing
Three New England senators, including Elizabeth Warren, criticized the lax rules and weak oversight revealed by our report on private equity’s growing dominance over East Coast commercial fishing. Read more…
“…50,000 pounds of fish yet I don’t know what my kids are going to have for dinner.”
In our July 2022 newsletter, we invite you to settle in with a cup of coffee (or something stronger) and check out the groundbreaking exposé, How Foreign Private Equity Hooked …
How Foreign Private Equity Hooked New England’s Fishing Industry
“Owned by a billionaire Dutch family, Blue Harvest Fisheries has emerged as a dominant force in the lucrative fishing port of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Its business model: benefit from lax …
The Seaweed Commons & the Future of Kelp Farming
Our networks have been swimming with activity all year and there’s so much to look forward to. This month we invite you to learn about the Seaweed Commons and what …
Sustainable Seafood Guide
Purpose of this Guide This guide aims to provide a high-level overview of the seafood landscape in order to empower folks in making seafood purchasing decisions. It’s important to note …