In this summer edition of the policy report you will find: information about proposed federal policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act, the American Fisheries Advisory Committee, Alaska's special election results, and permanent protections for Pebble Mine, as well as Team Ocean Strategies updates and a Q&A with Clayward Tam.
Ocean Strategies Principal Brett Veerhusen sat down with Clayward Tam, Director of Cooperative Fisheries Research for the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group, about what fisheries issues are rising to the top in the West Pacific, how they bring together different islands and voices in the management process, and what can be done to make fisheries management more adaptive, inclusive, and equitable.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency have made moves to protect Bristol Bay’s wildlife, its habitats, and the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on this abundant ecosystem. Now, NOAA, which houses the National Marine Fisheries Service, is accepting public comments on a proposed Equity and Environmental Justice policy through August 31, 2022. So what does this have to do with Pebble?
This special report provides timely updates on the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay. Read more to learn how you can support the EPA's latest Clean Water Act proposed determination to protect Bristol Bay's world-class salmon fisheries.
Ocean Strategies recently chatted with Monique Coombs with the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association about health and wellness in U.S. fisheries — the challenges, the solutions, and the work she’s doing to bring mental health to the forefront of this conversation.
In this spring edition of the policy report you will find: information about proposed federal policies such as the AFAC Act, NOAA's Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy, and permanent protections for Pebble Mine, as well as Team Ocean Strategies updates and a Q&A with Monique Coombs.
In this new policy report feature you will find: information about proposed federal aquaculture policies, events and opportunities, and a Q&A with Diani Taylor from Taylor Shellfish Farms.
Ocean Strategies recently chatted with Diani Taylor, fifth generation shellfish farmer in Washington state and General Counsel for her family business, Taylor Shellfish Farms. Diani discussed the importance of seafood stakeholders engaging in discussion around climate issues, making sure shellfish regulatory processes work for farmers, and increasing diversity among sectors in order to ensure a robust, sustainable, and successful seafood supply chain.
In this winter edition of the policy report you will find: information about proposed federal policies such as the COMPETES Act and the 30x30 initiative, as well as Seafood Expo North America events of interest and an interview with Leigh Habegger, Executive Director of Seafood Harvesters of America.
Ocean Strategies recently chatted with Leigh Habegger, Executive Director of Seafood Harvesters of America, a national commercial fishing organization that works to advance science-based policies and regulations that support sustainable fisheries. Leigh discussed federal seafood-related legislation, how the commercial fishing industry has overcome Covid-19 challenges and the important role restaurants play in our seafood supply chain.
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