New Bill Aims to Create Grant Program for Lobster Industry to Purchase Right Whale-Compliant Gear
A bill introduced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) would create a grant program for lobstermen to purchase gear that will comply with recent federal rule changes aimed at protecting North Atlantic right whales.
The Stewarding Atlantic Fisheries Ecosystems by Supporting Economic Assistance and Sustainability (SAFE SEAS) Act of 2022 will take some of the financial burden off lobstermen and women as they transition to new gear and fishing regulations by authorizing assistance for 2022 through 2024...
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