Tag Archives: Narragansett RI

Problems at the Port of Galilee being fixed. Finally.

The Port of Galilee in Narragansett, home to 200 fishing boats, is a working seaport in need of work itself.  You can see large gaping holes of rusted out steel. Pilings are rotting. Decking on the docks has become so beaten down, weathered and dangerous. “Long overdue,” said lobsterman, Louis Fusco. “People falling, people getting hurt, getting electrocuted. The fishing port of Galilee produces a lot of income for the state, tax dollars, just jobs. I mean, the list goes on and on.” video, >click to read< 16:26

2nd Round of 2017 Groundfish Assessment Port Meetings Scheduled

The Northeast Fisheries Science Center is coming to a port near you! Join us for the second set of port meetings between August 28 and September 7 to discuss the upcoming groundfish operational stock assessments. These meetings will include an informal explanation of the stock assessment process, the cooperative research program, and ways that your concerns can be addressed by the science center.  We’d like to talk to commercial and recreational fishermen. We’re listening to what you have to say. August 28-Narragansett RI, August 30-Montauk, September 6-Portsmouth, September 7- Plymouth. See the full schedule of confirmed meetings. Click here 16:27