New Bedford lobster fishermen have found a creative way to sell their catch during the COVID-19 pandemic: use social media to sell seafood directly to the community at rock bottom prices.
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New Bedford fisheries hopeful as restaurants adapt to COVID-19 crisis
The commercial fishing industry is seeing a decline in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as restaurants are learning how to operate in the crisis, fishing industry leaders are hoping to make a comeback.
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You Asked, We Answered: How Will Vineyard Wind’s Compensation Plan To Fishermen Actually Work?
The development for the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm is currently at a standstill. Federal officials have delayed approval of the Vineyard Wind project because of continuing concerns about the impacts it could have on New England commercial fishermen — from safety issues to lost fishing grounds. This week, one of our listeners wanted to know more about Vineyard Wind’s compensation plans that are setup to address these issues. South Coast Reporter Nadine Sebai has been extensively covering offshore wind in the region and is here to talk with us.
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Fishing For A Living Is Dangerous. Will Offshore Wind Farms Make It Worse?
New England commercial fishermen have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Now, they’re worried new offshore wind farms will make things worse. Construction is set to begin this year on the country’s first large scale offshore wind project. Most of the attention has focused on jobs and the economy, but the fishermen say they’re also worried about safety.
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Offshore Wind, Commercial Fishing Industries Partnering Up In Unusual Collaboration
The developer of the nation’s first offshore wind farm near Block Island is partnering with a national commercial fishing organization to improve the typically-hostile relationship between the two industries.
