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Together we'll make sure we're fishing for generations.
The South Atlantic Fishermen's Association is made up of members of the fishing community, seafood lovers and concerned citizens from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. We are committed to providing fresh, local, responsibly harvested seafood; improved fisheries science; and strong fishing communities.
March 13, 2013 | Posted By: Matthew Ruby
SAFA Statement to Congress
SAFA CALLS IMPROVEMENTS IN DATA AND SCIENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIMITED ACCESS PRIVILEGE PROGRAMS CRUCIAL FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF FISHERIES ... MORE
October 04, 2012
Commercial Black Sea Bass Closing on October 8th
In the past 30 days, five commercial fisheries have closed in the South Atlantic, and more are expected to close ... MORE
September 25, 2012
Vermillion Snapper Closing September 28th
The National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office has announced that Commercial fishing for Vermillion Snapper will close September 28, ... MORE
September 18, 2012
A Bi-Partisan View on Fisheries Management
During election season, it is rare to ever see a Republican and a Democrat come together and agree on ... MORE
Mike Russo
President, Georges Bank Fixed Gear Sector
Fishery: New England Groundfish
"The overarching thing that fishermen fundamentally disagree with is having to throw fish away because of trip limits. Even the biggest adversaries fishing under a catch shares fishery in New England agree that it’s been a big win for its ability to reduce discards."
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