EDF Statement on the Appointment of Eileen Sobeck as Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries
(WASHINGTON –
January 15, 2014) “Eileen Sobeck’s appointment as the new Assistant
Administrator of NOAA Fisheries comes at a critical time. In many federal
fisheries, management is changing.
Conservation and economic interests are being aligned to deliver healthier
fisheries, more prosperous coastal communities, greater recreational
opportunities, and a more stable seafood supply. In many regions, a history of chronic overfishing has been
addressed and recovery is underway.
“Yet significant challenges remain: challenges that will require creativity,
cooperation and leadership to overcome.
“All of us at Environmental Defense Fund congratulate Assistant Administrator
Sobeck on her appointment. We look forward to working with her—together with
commercial fishermen, recreational anglers, fisheries managers and other
stakeholders—to find common-sense, win-win solutions that can secure a vibrant
fishing future.”
- Matt Tinning, Senior Campaigns Director, EDF Oceans Program
One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships. With more than 3 million members and offices in the United States, China, Mexico, Indonesia and the European Union, EDF’s scientists, economists, attorneys and policy experts are working in 28 countries to turn our solutions into action. Connect with us on Twitter @EnvDefenseFund
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