MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â On July 2nd, the North Carolina Fisheries Association (NCFA) celebrated the creation of National Scallops Day and NOAA Fisheries' announcement of regional priorities to advance the America First Seafood Strategy.
The announcement from NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler identifies improved access and flexibility for fishermen, as core priorities under Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. It calls for rotational access for the Northern Edge scallop fishery and increased fleet flexibility, a related press release commits NOAA to defending the domestic shrimp fleet from trade imbalances.
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