FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the 'Blue Economy': Successes and Opportunities

Original title: OUR BLUE ECONOMY: SUCCESSES AND OPPORTUNITIES

January 1, 2024

Blue Economy Marine Commerce Fisheries Management Ocean Policy Economic Development

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing explores how federal regulations, specifically the , affect the economic operations of commercial shipping, recreational fishing, and marine manufacturing industries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Recreational Fishermen

Federal fisheries management policies determine their access to water and catch limits.

Commercial Shipping Industry

Federal port and ocean policies impact the movement of goods and operational costs.

Marine Manufacturers

The health of the marine economy and ocean-related regulations influence demand for their products.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to discuss the economic impact of oceans and marine industries. The session focused on how federal policy can better support commercial and recreational maritime activities.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 27, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, handles 25 million tons of goods annually.
The Modern Fish Act was enacted to improve federal responsiveness to recreational fishermen.
The Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act (CENOTE) was enacted to support ocean technology development.
The Magnuson-Stevens Act is identified as the primary federal law for managing commercial fisheries.
The committee discussed the need for federal waters to accommodate multiple sectors, including commercial and recreational users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Blue Economy'?

The term refers to the economic activities related to the ocean, including shipping, marine manufacturing, and commercial and recreational fishing.

Why was the Modern Fish Act discussed?

It was discussed as a recent legislative effort to ensure federal fisheries management accounts for the needs of recreational fishermen, rather than focusing solely on commercial quotas.

Why It Matters

The hearing explores how federal regulations, specifically the , affect the economic operations of commercial shipping, recreational fishing, and marine manufacturing industries.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Shift in Fisheries Management

The hearing highlights a legislative move to balance federal fisheries management between commercial quotas and recreational access.

Modern Fish Act Magnuson-Stevens Act

Connected Entities

personMaria Cantwell“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personMichael J. Conathan“Executive Director of the Aspen High Seas Initiative”Map →

personScott Deal“President and Founder of Maverick Boat Group”Map →

personRoger Wicker“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation”Map →

otherMagnuson-Stevens Act“Federal law governing marine fisheries management”Map →

personPhil Bryant“Governor of Mississippi”Map →

Sources

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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