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    Senator Shelby Makes Right Call Requesting Gulf Fishery Disaster Designation Addressing Oil Spill

    Posted: in Gulf of Mexico

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    Heather Paffe
    Heather Paffe

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    Fishing businesses across the Gulf, such as these charter boats in Alabama, are facing major economic challenges from the oil spill.

    Yesterday U.S. Senator Shelby requested a Gulf of Mexico fisheries disaster declaration from the Secretary of Commerce in the face of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

    EDF fully supports this action and encourages U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke to grant the request.

    The Gulf coast economy is closely tied to the well-being of its oceans. The uncontrolled oil spill severely threatens ecosystems and, by extension, the Gulf’s multi-billion dollar fishing and tourism industries.

    By granting Senator Shelby’s request, Secretary Locke can help provide much needed federal assistance to affected Gulf fishermen and fishing communities.

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