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Bill provides training, grants for young fishermen in US

Several United States legislators introduced a bill that aims to reduce obstacles preventing young people from entering the commercial fishing industry.

The Young Fishermen’s Development Act (S.1323), would provide USD 2 million (EUR 1.8 million) annually for six years, to train and provide grants to the next generation of commercial fishermen. Bipartisan sponsors include Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Lisa Murkowski (R-Arkansas), Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington)…

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