R.I. Fishermen Look For Ways To Market Local Catch

Most of the fish caught in Rhode Island’s waters is sold out of state, or even out of the country. Very little of the catch shows up in local restaurants, markets or on dinner plates.

Rhode Island fishermen think that’s a missed opportunity, both for them and for consumers who want to eat fresh, locally caught fish.

A group of Ocean State fishermen, legislators and state officials is organizing to find ways to market and sell fish locally. One model the group may adapt is the one used by local produce, dairy and meat producers, who are taking advantage of the movement in the food community toward using local products.

“I’m 100 percent for it,” said Richard Fuka, president of the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Alliance. “Anytime you can promote or market or label Rhode Island seafood products, that’s a good thing.”

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