Recreational Fishing Alliance- Congress must fix Federal fisheries law

2009Nov20Recreational Fishing Alliance: "The Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act of 2009 currently being lobbied by the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) and their Gulf allies is receiving renewed attention in the Southeast as anglers throughout the South Atlantic and Gulf regions react to continued recreational fishing closures. On November 7, a flotilla of charter boats from the Destin Charter Boat Association in Florida formed a symbolic blockade along Florida’s Destin Harbor, while simultaneous rallies were held in nearby Panama City and Mexico Beach, and also in Orange Beach, Alabama. Additionally, both the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council have seen a huge increase in meeting attendance as fishermen and environmental activists have squared off over recreational fishing closures of amberjack and red snapper."