The Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island proudly represents:
Ocean State Fisherman’s Association | RI Commercial Fisherman’s Association | RI Lobstermen’s Association | RI Shellfishermen's Association | RI Monkfishermen's Association | Point Judith Fishermen Memorial Foundation | RI Party & Charter Boat Association | Eastern New England Scallop Association | Pt. Judith Scholarship Foundation
The Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island proudly represents:
Ocean State Fisherman’s Association | RI Commercial Fisherman’s Association | RI Lobstermen’s Association | RI Shellfishermen's Association | RI Monkfishermen's Association | Point Judith Fishermen Memorial Foundation | RI Party & Charter Boat Association | Eastern New England Scallop Association | Pt. Judith Scholarship Foundation
Commercial Fisherman Apprenticeship Program
Applications for the 2023 Commercial FIsherman Apprenticeship Program are now open! Click the link below to learn more and find the application link.
Fishery-Friendly Climate Action Agenda
Seafood has among the lowest carbon footprints of any protein source. It is also a vital part of our nation’s economy, coastal identity, and food system. Like many aspects of the U.S. economy, fisheries are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Although commercial fishermen across the U.S. experience climate impacts differently, there is one thing we can agree on: America must address climate change in the most fishery-friendly way possible, by uplifting technologies and policies that work for fisheries and not at their expense.
CFCRI was instrumental in launching a new bicoastal campaign to help us better advocate for technologies and policies that promote fishery-friendly climate solutions. Endorsers of the Fishery-Friendly Climate Action Agenda gain entry to an information- and opportunity-sharing network that empowers members to advocate for fishery-friendly climate policies. Endorsers include fishery associations, individual fishermen, and fishery-related businesses who believe that America should never have to choose between addressing root causes of climate change and safeguarding the health of fishery ecosystems and the people who depend on them. We can — and we must — do both, and together, we are determined to show policy makers how to get there.
Individual fishermen, fishing/seafood businesses, and fishery associations are invited to join the Fishery Friendly Climate Action campaign's email discussion list and gain access to a community of commercial fishermen nationwide who are deepening their understanding of the issues and opportunities that lie at the intersection of fisheries and climate action. The campaign is planning a series of winter webinars and policy engagement opportunities in the months ahead that will help this growing network leverage its collective voices to lift up climate action that works for U.S. fisheries, and not at their expense. To join the list, send a blank email to fisheryfriendlyclimateaction+subscribe@fisheryfriendlyclimateaction.groups.io.
Questions about the campaign should be directed to Sarah Schumann at shiningseaconsulting@gmail.com
CFCRI was instrumental in launching a new bicoastal campaign to help us better advocate for technologies and policies that promote fishery-friendly climate solutions. Endorsers of the Fishery-Friendly Climate Action Agenda gain entry to an information- and opportunity-sharing network that empowers members to advocate for fishery-friendly climate policies. Endorsers include fishery associations, individual fishermen, and fishery-related businesses who believe that America should never have to choose between addressing root causes of climate change and safeguarding the health of fishery ecosystems and the people who depend on them. We can — and we must — do both, and together, we are determined to show policy makers how to get there.
Individual fishermen, fishing/seafood businesses, and fishery associations are invited to join the Fishery Friendly Climate Action campaign's email discussion list and gain access to a community of commercial fishermen nationwide who are deepening their understanding of the issues and opportunities that lie at the intersection of fisheries and climate action. The campaign is planning a series of winter webinars and policy engagement opportunities in the months ahead that will help this growing network leverage its collective voices to lift up climate action that works for U.S. fisheries, and not at their expense. To join the list, send a blank email to fisheryfriendlyclimateaction+subscribe@fisheryfriendlyclimateaction.groups.io.
Questions about the campaign should be directed to Sarah Schumann at shiningseaconsulting@gmail.com
Rhode Island Whiting
Whiting, a relative of the codfish, have been an important fishery resource to Rhode Island for as long as Rhode Islanders have gone fishing. There's a lot of history in it. This is a two-part video, and close to 8 minutes long, so be sure to make some popcorn. The first part is about the fishery, history, and its importance to Rhode Island. The second part, after the red buoy, is about the markets, and how people eat them. We hope you enjoy it.
Online Seafood Cooking Classes
"Cook a Fish, Give a Fish"
Learn to cook restaurant quality local seafood dishes along side some of the finest chefs from Rhode Island to Long Island. In this unique online cooking class, fisheries experts will teach you everything you want to know about the fish, the fishermen and the many benefits of choosing local seafood while expert chefs teach you how to turn fresh fish straight from the sea into delicious meals you can share with your friends and family! All proceeds go towards providing local seafood for families in need.