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The Massachusetts Congressman says he had a "great meeting" with new NOAA Regional Administrator Michael Pentony to discuss ending the Sector IX groundfishing ban.

Whales spotting is causing fishing boats to slow down off of Nantucket.

According to a new study conducted by an SMAST professor, an estimated 300 jobs have been lost due to NOAA's decision to shut down groundfishing in Sector IX.

Michael Pentony has been named the new Regional Administrator for the Greater Atlantic Region, succeeding the retiring John Bullard.

NOAA is seeking additional civil penalties and restrictions in the widening wake of Carlos Rafael's overfishing scheme.

NOAA regional administrator John Bullard tells WBSM News that shutting down Sector IX isn't about any kind of sanctions or punitive actions for Carlos Rafael's overfishing scheme, but rather for cleaning up the mess he left behind.

Councillor at Large Brian Gomes says he's disappointed that the City's federal representatives have not been more vocal in their support of local fishermen.

It must be surreal for Mitchell to know his neighbor and predecessor to his position is now his biggest adversary as he tries to stop economic catastrophe for hundreds of New Bedford families, thanks to Bullard.

Disappointment in a John Bullard NOAA decision to shut down Sector IX

Representatives of the fishermen and others affected by NOAA's decision to halt commercial groundfishing in Sector IX due to the actions of "The Codfather" Carlos Rafael have crafted a letter explaining why they feel the decision was unjust.