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Ed Markey: Unfortunately, the fishing industry hit rough waters in the 1990s, battling a perfect storm of depleted fish stocks…

On the recordNovember 30, 2011
Unfortunately, the fishing industry hit rough waters in the 1990s, battling a perfect storm of depleted fish stocks, pollution and warming seas.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey discusses challenges faced by the fishing industry in the 1990s.

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