Commercial Fishermen, Speakers Take Stand Against Legislative Efforts to Ban Shrimp Trawling
As commercial fishing boats processed by crowds Sunday during the Blessing of the Fleet at Radio Island, fishermen made their feelings known regarding state legislative efforts to ban shrimp trawling.
Nearly 30 boats hoisted signs stating: "NC SEAFOOD FOR ALL. NO TRAWL BAN."
Those who spoke during a service held prior to fishing families passing by to cast wreaths into the sea in memory of loved ones also spoke against the effort that failed in June to ban shrimp trawling. The proposed legislation was unexpected, and thanks to...
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