The RFA-SC chapter urges boaters and/or fishermen in the South Atlantic region to remain vigilant with regard to the oil tragedy. Those who might possibly encounter any remnants of the spill are urged to contact the National Response Center at 800-424-8802 or www.nrc.uscg.mil with any details. Take special note of location.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is closely monitoring this developing situation and its potential impact on the safety of seafood harvested from the area. Visit Multi-government agency response website

For additional fishery bulletins as they’re made available from NOAA, go to the left hand side of the page and click on the Fishery Bulletins Link! NOAA Fisheries Southeast Office

Over 20 federal lawmakers joined several thousand fishermen from around the country next to the US Capitol on February 24 in a three-hour rally supporting national fisheries reform. Journalists on the scene tabbed attendance at between 3,000 and 5,000 with fishermen standing elbow-to-elbow in Washington DC. Click here to read more!!!

For details on the rally including the bus effort to get fishermen back and forth to DC, visit the official rally website! Reform Magnuson Now!!!

Couldn't make the rally? Download the following letter and get a copy off to your member of Congress! Click here.

Watch RFA-NY Chairman, Mark Molitor and RFA Executive Director, Jim Donofrio, speak about the importance of RFA. Watch YouTube video

Watch video from the fishermen's rally in DC on February 24, 2010 including historic speeches in defense of fishermen's rights. Watch YouTube video