Bycatch

Oceana Welcomes New Legislation to Improve U.S. Fisheries Management

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Environmental impact of fishing, Fisheries law, Oceana, Bycatch, Marine conservation, Natural environment, Environmental conservation, Fish conservation, Sustainable fishery, Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

The legislation, titled the Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, would improve habitat conservation, bycatch management, and requirements to rebuild stocks.

Key Points: 
  • The legislation, titled the Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act, would improve habitat conservation, bycatch management, and requirements to rebuild stocks.
  • Oceana applauded the bills introduction and released the following statement from campaign director Whitney Webber:
    Its time to bring our fisheries law into the 21st century and harness the power of information and technology to better manage Americas fisheries.
  • We know that healthy fisheries are critical to sustaining our coastal communities and economy and look forward to working with Congress to strengthen our nations hallmark fisheries law.
  • The most recent reauthorization took place in 2006 and significantly strengthened the MSAs focus on conservation, science-based management, and long-term sustainability.

Fish-Free Subs Without a Catch: Free Plant-Based Subs to Challenge Subway at the Good Catch® OurWay Food Van

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Restaurant chains, Fishing industry, Restaurants, Environmental impact of fishing, Edible fish, Oily fish, Scombridae, Sport fish, Tuna, Subway, Bycatch, Fish as food

LONDON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based seafood brand Good Catch announces the OurWay food van treating hungry sandwich lovers to free fish-free subs in a bid to motivate consumers to encourage Subway to go fish-free for good.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based seafood brand Good Catch announces the OurWay food van treating hungry sandwich lovers to free fish-free subs in a bid to motivate consumers to encourage Subway to go fish-free for good.
  • The Good Catch OurWay van will tour prime locations in London, UK; New York City and Austin, Texas on Thursday 15th July.
  • For one day only, the special sandwich vans will offer passers-by free Good Catch plant-based tuna subs, with no catch (or bycatch!).
  • Good Catch is a chef-driven innovative food company that makes delicious plant-based seafood without a catch including plant-based tuna.

Fish-Free Subs Without a Catch: Free Plant-Based Subs to Challenge Subway at the Good Catch® OurWay Food Van

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Restaurant chains, Fishing industry, Restaurants, Environmental impact of fishing, Edible fish, Oily fish, Scombridae, Sport fish, Tuna, Subway, Bycatch, Fish as food

LONDON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based seafood brand Good Catch announces the OurWay food van treating hungry sandwich lovers to free fish-free subs in a bid to motivate consumers to encourage Subway to go fish-free for good.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based seafood brand Good Catch announces the OurWay food van treating hungry sandwich lovers to free fish-free subs in a bid to motivate consumers to encourage Subway to go fish-free for good.
  • The Good Catch OurWay van will tour prime locations in London, UK; New York City and Austin, Texas on Thursday 15th July.
  • For one day only, the special sandwich vans will offer passers-by free Good Catch plant-based tuna subs, with no catch (or bycatch!).
  • Good Catch is a chef-driven innovative food company that makes delicious plant-based seafood without a catch including plant-based tuna.