You state, as fact, that the quota is the reason the factory had to close, and that the quota is putting fishermen out of business.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but, the quota set in 2004 was 180,000 metric tons and has now been decreased to 91,000 metric tons.
According to statistics *From the State of Maine*:
Year Metric Tons Landed
2006 43367
2007 32935
2008 30048
http://www.maine.gov/dmr/commercialf...erring.tbl.pdf
So, explain to me where the issue is?
Also, bottom and midwater trawlers are a disgusting practice that should be completely banned. You want to complain about a group that has cost fishermen jobs - in addition to lowering the price of fish and wreaking havoc on the ecosystem all without regard for the fish and only for their wallet, you can start there.
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