Greetings!,
Sure signs of Spring have arrived with warmer weather here in the Northeast, animals migrating, birds singing, bees buzzing, and flowers blooming. Even more exciting though is how much energy has erupted from the networks this Spring! This month we cover just a fraction of the happenings, including comments on the National Seafood Strategy, a Chefs Camp in Philly, new podcasts, and more!
Stay well,
Jen Halstead
Outreach Organizer
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A Team Effort: Slow Fish Philly Chefs Camp |
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In late April, Slow Fish North America hosted a Chefs Camp in Philadelphia as part of their Rising Tide campaign, which aims to bring the conversation about why seafood with values matters to the forefront. The Philadelphia Chef’s Camp was a product of teamwork with collaboration from Slow Fish North America, Slow Food USA, Slow Food Philly, Fishadelphia, Wild for Salmon, Cape May Salt Oyster Farms, One Fish Foundation, and Talula’s Garden. Read more about the experience here.
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Diane Wilson wins Goldman Environmental Prize |
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Congratulations to Diane Wilson for winning the Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activism. A Texas shrimper, Diane Wilson was celebrated for her many environmental achievements, including winning the largest citizen lawsuit in the history of the U.S. Clean Water Act against Formosa Plastic Corp. Click here to read more about her work in the suit against Formosa Plastic Corp.
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Looking for a new podcast? Check these out! |
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Building Local Power: Graying Of The Fleet Podcast
In this episode of Building Local Power, fishermen Tim Barret (MA) and Ryan Bradley (MS) talk through catch shares policies. They lay out how catch shares have turned the sea into a tradeable and buyable commodity, leading to consolidation of the industry that is driving up prices for small-scale fisherfolk and seafood eaters, and putting fisherfolk out of work. Listen to the podcast here.
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Surf & Turf Podcast
Tune in every Monday to Surf & Turf, Local Catch Network’s podcast, hosted by Dr. Caroline Ferguson. This exciting venture explores the intersection of seafood, equity, and justice, covering a range of issues related to seafood production, distribution, and consumption. The podcast centers voices from the Local Catch Network and in season one (six episodes), we explore themes related to food security, sovereignty, innovation, and alternative economies. This podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about how people in our network, and beyond, are creating a more just and equitable seafood system.
Recently, Surf & Turf discussed recent layoffs of over 250 seafood processing workers in New Bedford, and the role that private equity plays in creating a more volatile and less caring waterfront (see coverage by Will Sennott in the New Bedford Light here and here). You can also support the migrant workers via their GoFundMe.
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National Seafood Strategy Comments |
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Last month, NAMA (and so many of you!) submitted comments on NOAA’s National Seafood Strategy. Check out NAMA’s comments here.
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Press Forum with A Growing Culture |
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Recently, A Growing Culture hosted a press forum that highlighted Indigenous leaders around the world, who shared an ensemble of stories, showing how Indigenous-led solutions and stewardship are creating a better future for the world, restoring ecosystems, and countering climate collapse. If you’re interested in learning more or accessing the recordings, please reach out to Feini Yin (feini@namanet.org).
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NAMA is a fishermen-led organization building a broad movement toward healthy fisheries, and fishing communities.
We build deep, and trusting relationships with community based fisherman, crew, fishworkers, and allies to create effective policy, and market strategies.
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