Proposed shrimp trawling ban sparks backlash in county
A legislative effort that began as a move to expand recreational fishing access in North Carolina has taken a sharp turn, leaving Carteret County residents and leaders bracing for the potential collapse of a centuries-old way of life. Opponents, including Carteret County Commissioner Chris Chadwick, questioned both the timing and the motivation behind the change. The local shrimping fleet – made up largely of small vessels operating in sounds such as Bogue, Core and Pamlico – would be unable to safely shift their operations offshore, Chadwick said. He also expressed concern about ripple effects to other local businesses. “It would be horrible, not only for the shrimpers, but for the fuel man, for the net maker, for the auto parts store,” he said. “It’s a vast effect that nobody seems to be taking into account.” more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 15:08
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