We recently learned about some new shenanigans related to the proposed industrial fish farm off the coast of Sarasota County and need to get the word out! The company that filed for the permit, Ocean Era, just told EPA that they are changing both the type of fish (from Almaco Jack to Red Drum) and the type of facility too …
Akayla Bracey, Beyond Pesticides
Akayla Bracey, a Science and Regulatory Manager at Beyond Pesticides, began her opposition to offshore fish farming when she first learned about its impacts on both coastal and marine environments. The harmful agrochemicals that she works hard to regulate at Beyond Pesticides have their counterpart in the fish farming industry. “These chemicals cause harmful algae blooms, fluctuations in the pH …
Sarah Ecolano, Copper River Fish Market
“Its important to me because the source of food matters – it is the only fuel that our bodies have. Some of the food that we’re eating now is like a bad tank of gas. I’m proud to provide my community with healthy, affordable, and fresh seafood. If we are to adopt offshore fish farming, it would be a mistake …
Brett Tolley, North American Marine Alliance
Brett Tolley, the National Program Coordinator for @nama_net was raised in a Massachusetts fishing community where he learned the importance of what it meant to be able to feed your family and your community locally caught seafood. As Brett explains, “Some of my earliest memories of fishing with my father and my brother and catching species like dogfish or skate …
Indigenous Leaders, Environmental Advocates, Fishermen Petition Biden to Revoke Industrial Aquaculture Order
For immediate release: May 10, 2023 Contact: Shane Tan, shane.tan@berlinrosen.com Indigenous Leaders, Environmental Advocates, Fishermen Petition Biden to Revoke Industrial Aquaculture Order WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2023) – Today, environmental and food advocacy groups, fishermen and Indigenous leaders are delivering a petition with more than 2,200 signatures to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters, urging President Biden’s administration …
Natalie Parra, Oceanic Preservation Society
Natalie Parra, the Campaign Director at the @oceanicpreservationsociety, has firsthand experience with the effects of offshore fish farming. As a resident of Hawai’i, she witnessed the first offshore fish farm in US waters, the Hukilau Foods operation. As Natalie explains, “I live really close to the fish farm in Hawai’i and I’ve heard a lot of the negative impacts that …
Lance Kittel, Inland Ocean Coalition
Lance Kittel is the Executive Director of the Inland Ocean Coalition, an organization that builds land to sea stewardship, proving that you don’t have to be located near the ocean to play a role in protecting the ocean. We are proud to have Lance and the Inland Ocean Coalition as a DCO2 member.
Sean Barrett, Montauk Seaweed Supply Co
Sean Barrett is one of the founders of the Montauk Seaweed Supply Co where he produces biostimulants and fertilizers out of seaweed. He has been active in the fight for community-supported fisheries for over a decade and is a strong opponent of industrial fish farming. He has been working in New York State to advocate for a values-based approach to …
Sustainable Seafood: Oyster Tasting & Panel Discussion
March 22 @ 6pm, Saltwater Grille, South Portland, ME
Local Community Members Call On Hubbs-SeaWorld To Stop Their Support Of Planned Fish Farm
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 For Additional Information: Jake Schwartz, jake@greencorps.org, (215) 485-8400 Local Community Members Call On Hubbs-SeaWorld To Stop Their Support Of Planned Fish Farm As a result of Hubbs-SeaWorld’s support in helping design and develop the Pacific Ocean AquaFarms fish farm, residents of San Diego are calling on the pillar of the community to “forget …