The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, led by Del. Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU), will hold an oversight hearing on Offshore Aquaculture.




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Subject:
House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife
Oversight Hearing on Offshore Aquaculture

When:
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Where:
Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building

Witnesses:

Panel 1

Dr. James Balsiger
Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service

Mr. Michael Sutton
Commissioner, California Fish and Game Commission
Vice President, Center for the Future of the Oceans

Panel II

Dr. George Leonard
Director, Aquaculture Program
Ocean Conservancy

Mr. Ken Hinman
President
National Coalition for Marine Conservation

Mr. Mark Vinsel
Executive Director
United Fishermen of Alaska

Mr. Neil Anthony Sims
Co-Founder and President
Kona Blue Water Farms, Inc.

Mr. Bill Cox
Vice Chairman
South Carolina Seafood Alliance (SCSA)

Mr. Robert Alverson
Executive Director
Fishing Vessel Owners Association


Opening Statement:
Chairwoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo