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- EIN 04-3138784
- (508) 945-2432
- 1566 Main St Chatham MA 02633-1805 USA
- capecodfishermen.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Marine Science & Oceanography, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Technology, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: To maintain a sustainable, small-boat, local fishing fleet by providing economic support, opportunities to create better public policies, and advocacy to protect and restore the ocean environment and fishing stocks.
Programs: Policy/campaign: build coalitions among commercial fishermen, environmental groups, and concerned citizens to influence state and federal officials to create frameworks that protect natural and public resources while respecting the industry.
cape cod fisheries trust: a program that owns and manages fishing quota, holding those assets in community trust to assure that local fishermen have the opportunity to continue working. The trust leases purchased quota, at reduced rates, to qualified fishermen who participate in a process that works to ensure accountability, local control and sustainable practices.
gb cod fixed gear sector: these expenses represent contracted obligations to the gb cod fixed gear sector, which manages the local fleet's allocations by species, reports landings to federal fisheries regulators, and assists fishermen in buying, selling, and trading their permitted quota.
fisheries research and educating the public on sustainability of the fisheries and other fisheries issues.