Andrew Rosenberg
Collapse of the New England Fishing Industry
This research focuses on documenting the collapse of the New England fishing industry in 1990s, reconstructing a timeline of events and documenting the impacts on fishermen, employees from the support industry, regulators, council members, environmentalists, congress staff, US coast guard personnel, national marine fishery service staff, scientists, and journalists.
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Andrew Rosenberg is a seasoned professional in the field of fisheries management and science. He began his career in the Fisheries Service in 1990 as a science advisor, where he was responsible for presenting scientific advice from the Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole to the council at every meeting. His role also involved responding to questions and clarifying scientific concepts related to fisheries management. After serving in this capacity for about two and a half years, Rosenberg took up another position in Washington before returning as a regional administrator and a member of the council to implement the recovery plan. Despite his extensive experience and knowledge, Rosenberg faced challenges in his role, including resistance and skepticism from council members and the public. He was often tasked with negotiating complex regulations and managing various interest groups, all while striving to ensure the sustainability of fish stocks.
Scope and Content Note
The interview with Andrew Rosenberg, Northeast Regional Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service (1995-1998), provides a comprehensive insight into his experiences and challenges in fisheries management. It begins with a discussion about public perception of government bureaucrats and the complexities of creating regulations that satisfy various interest groups. Rosenberg shares his experiences of working in the regional office, where he and his colleagues worked hard to navigate these complexities and manage the expectations of different stakeholders. He also discusses the difficulties in negotiating with the community and the criticism he faced for the complexity of the rules he helped to create. The interview then shifts to Rosenberg's early career in the Fisheries Service in the 1990s. He talks about his role as a science advisor, his interactions with the council, and the resistance he faced from council members who were skeptical of scientific advice. Rosenberg also discusses his involvement in the implementation of Amendment 5 and Amendment 7, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of fisheries management.
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