BOSTON — The law that governs the nation's fisheries was passed 36 years ago to oust foreign boats working in U.S. waters. Today, New England fishermen wonder if it will soon oust them.
Because of certain controversial mandates in the law, the fishermen face colossal cuts in how much they're allowed to catch in 2013. Lawmakers are pushing a $100 million aid package just to sustain the fleet.
The law has become "an impediment to keeping the fishing industry alive," said Scituate fisherman Frank Mirachi
But Peter Baker of the Pew Environment Group said the law isn't to blame for fish populations that have dwindled over decades, that's exactly what it can fix. "The law is pointed in the right direction," he said.
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