National Fisheries Institute

The National Fisheries Institute Kicks Off Second Annual National Pescatarian Month

October 1, 2021 National Fisheries Institute

National Pescatarian Month is designed to help keep seafood top of mind with consumers, encouraging them to enjoy fish-centric meals at least two or three times a week, either at home or when dining out as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The initiative’s goal is to bolster the existing efforts of many retailers, foodservice operators, and brands that market under the National Seafood Month umbrella. …

National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Passing of Peter Cardone

August 24, 2021 National Fisheries Institute

With the passing, on 21 August, of Harbor Seafood founder Peter Cardone, the seafood community has lost a pioneer, a leader, and a truly charitable soul. …

NFI Welcomes New Director of Public Policy

August 16, 2021 National Fisheries Institute

The National Fisheries Institute announces it has hired Morgan Bell as its new Director, Public Policy. Bell spent four years as a part of Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton’s staff. Among other duties, she served as both a Regional Director and as a Fisheries Policy Advisor to the Congressman …

National Fisheries Institute Statement on NOAA’s IUU Report to Congress

August 13, 2021 National Fisheries Institute

NOAA’s 2021 Biennial Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management, released today, is an example of a tool used to effectively fight Illegal Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing. …

National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Executive Order “Promoting Competition in the American Economy”

July 13, 2021 National Fisheries Institute

The National Fisheries Institute is pleased that the President’s Executive Order on competition and the economy directs the Federal Maritime Commission to, “vigorously enforce the prohibition of unjust and unreasonable practices in the context of detention and demurrage.” …