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Business sinks as fisherman face recent regulation changes.
“We’re just average American people, trying to make a living, so give us a break,” said Bandit Charter Fishing, Captain Tom Rice.
Their livelihood is on the line as the government forces the closure of specific fisheries by 2010. The closures are designed to help conserve particular populations, like the Red Snapper, and prevent “over fishing.”
“There’s really no reason, scientific reason that they have to have the overfishing stopped by 2010 or 2011,” said Captain Anderson’s Marina Owner, Pam Anderson.
Fishermen believe that this decision is based on data that’s “fatally flawed.”
“They’re trying to do their job, but they’re misdirected in a lot of areas and they’re not taking any factual input from us,” said Anderson.
As boats sit idle, fishermen want to take a stand. They plan to hold a protest to voice their concern.
“It’s important for us all to try and get this privilege back,” said Rice.
On Saturday, the fishing community will gather to rally for an extension of the 2010 deadline.
“I’m going to be there. If the good lord’s willing and the creek don’t rise, I’ll be there,” said Rice.
The goal is to get the attention of congress, so that they can cast a vote in favor of change.
It’s not just fisherman that feel the hurt. The TDC reports that the fishing industry brings in about 15% of tourism dollars. So the effects are not just out at sea, they’re here at home.
If you’d like to participate in the rally, you can head over to the south side of the Hathaway bridge at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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