Mitchell advocates for regional councils’ flexibility in stock rebuilding and annual catch limits, encourages collaboration between government and industry and revisiting the term ‘overfishing’

New Bedford leads the nation in fishing for 17 years straight, $327 million value

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Per NOAA’s press release:

For the 20th consecutive year, the Alaskan port of Dutch Harbor led the nation in 2016 with the highest amount of seafood landed—770 million pounds, valued at $198 million. Walleye pollock accounted for 89 percent of that volume. Likewise, for the 17th year in a row, New Bedford, Massachusetts, claimed the highest value catch from one port—107 million pounds, valued at $327 million. Sea scallops accounted for 77 percent of that value.

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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