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National Fisherman Mag: N.E. Groundfish Cuts (video)

Published on Jan 31, 2013 by http://www.youtube.com/user/NationalFishermanmag
Vito Giacalone of the Northeast Seafood Coalition comments on proposed groundfish cuts at the Jan. 30 New England Fishery Management Council meeting in Portsmouth, N.H. Published on Jan 31, 2013 Vito Giacalone of the Northeast Seafood Coalition comments on proposed groundfish cuts at the Jan. 30 New England Fishery Management Council meeting in Portsmouth, N.H.

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