“The Fish Belong to the People” film screening and a conversation with fisherman Glen Libby

“The Fish Belong to the People” film screening and a conversation with fisherman Glen Libby

This new movie about fishermen struggling to survive in Port Clyde, Maine, follows a group of local fishermen as they work to save their
fishing grounds from the government, market structure and themselves. With nothing left to lose, they try to stay afloat by becoming an
environmentally-friendly operation. Their proactive association develops new ways of fishing at sea. And on land, they retool how their catch is sold, marketing their fish as a high-quality local product that comes fresh off the boat and straight to the public. Ultimately it is the consumers who have the choice to buy seafood from local family-owned boats as opposed to large-scale factory vessels.

Meet fisherman Glen Libby, who is featured in the film, as well as Jud Crawford, Science and Policy Manager for Pew Environment Group’s New England Fisheries Campaigns. It is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions that will guide you in your personal decision-making and learn about ways you can help reform fisheries management in New England to ensure there is a future for sustainable fishing.

Email Katharine Deuel at kdeuel@pewtrusts.org to RSVP for the filmscreening.

Journalists interested in scheduling time with Glen Libby, please contact Nancy Civetta at 617-901-7193 or ncivetta@pewtrusts.org. Media only please.