Hearings

Sustainability of Maine’s Groundfish Industry

October 14, 2008
01:00 PM

This field hearing will address the impacts of impending changes to the regulatory structure of the New England Multispecies (groundfish) Fishery on Maine’s fishing industry.

The hearing will focus on three major topics: 1) the development of and need for the proposed changes; 2) the state of the science that informs New England’s fisheries managers; and 3) the long-term viability of Maine’s groundfish industry and ways to ensure a future for the traditional fishing communities.

Opening Remarks

  • Dr. James W. Balsiger

    Acting Assistant Administrator
    NOAA Fisheries Service
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  • Mr. Colin Cunningham

    Vice Chair
    New England Fishery Management Council
    Download Statement (255.04 KB)

  • Mr. Glenn Libby

    Chairman
    Midcoast Fishermen’s Association
    Download Statement (111.86 KB)

  • Ms. Sally McGee

    New England Fisheries Policy Director
    Environmental Defense Fund
    Download Statement (98.48 KB)

  • Mr. James Odlin

    Vessel Owner
    Atlantic Trawlers Fishing, Inc.
    Download Statement (20.78 KB)

  • Mr. Terry Stockwell

    Director of External Affairs
    Maine Department of Marine Resources
    Download Statement (76.85 KB)

  • Dr. Daniel Holland

    Research Scientist
    Gulf of Maine Research Institute
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