Who We Are | Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance
WEBThe Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance is fishermen, community members, public officials and scientists working together to build creative strategies, advocate for improved marine policies, protect the ocean ecosystem, and ensure the viability and future of Cape Cod’s fisheries.
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance | The Voice of Cape Cod…
WEBWhether it’s an improvement to fishing regulations, expanded research programs, or educational and economic development projects in our communities, our work is guided by the energy, innovation and expertise of local fishermen. Together, we’re building a better future for fish and fishing.
How the Codfish Started the American Revolution
WEBWhen the American Revolution broke out, 10,000 New Englanders worked as fishermen, or eight percent of the adult male working population. In Massachusetts, Marblehead and Gloucester ranked as the top fishing ports, with Salem, Beverly, Cape Cod, Ipswich and Plymouth heavily engaged in fishing.
200 YEARS OF COD FISHING IN PROVINCETOWN | Cape Cod …
WEBNov 20, 2021 · The museum’s new exhibit, “Quest for Cod: Two Hundred Years of Fishing in Provincetown,” details one of many sagas in the town’s long fishy history: the cod years. “The story in some ways is emblematic of boom-bust stories in so many industries, all across the country.
Fishing for the Real Story of Cape Cod - UConn Today
WEBOct 31, 2011 · McKenzie studies how changes in the cultural landscape of Cape Cod are linked to the economic and ecological changes just offshore, as fishermen tried to cope with the surge and ebb of consumer demand and a dwindling catch.
Cod Research in Massachusetts and the Release of a New StoryMap
WEBDec 23, 2022 · By the time Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620, the most prominent feature along the coast had already been known as Cape Cod for a generation. Cod fishing was North America’s first industry and is still a central part of our heritage.
Will Young Fishermen's Development Act help Cape's fishing industry?
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Stephanie Sykes recently wrapped up a grant proposal aimed at getting young men and women into the fishing industry. The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance proposal is in...
Fishermen’s Alliance Receives $500K State Earmark
WEBDec 8, 2023 · CHATHAM – The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance has received a $500,000 state earmark to support programs aimed at sustainability, modernizing fishing resources and encouraging young people to enter the industry.
Cape Cod Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2024 - FishingBooker
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Cape Cod Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2024. Stretching 65 miles out from the mainland into the sea, it’s hardly a surprise that Cape Cod’s fishing scene is up there with the best in the country. Heck – it even has a fish species in its name!
Sacred Cod: The History and Future of a Massachusetts Industry
WEBAug 5, 2022 · Overfishing has caught up with New England’s Atlantic cod industry. History of Cod in Massachusetts. Cape Cod, the “right arm” of Massachusetts, obtained its name from explorer Bartholomew Gosnold, who visited in 1602 and marveled at the great abundance of fish in the bay.