Quotes by Mark Powell

“With this level of failure, it makes little sense to weaken protections for fish,”

“Levels of new business enquiries are encouraging and we look forward with confidence.”

“Today, fishery managers are continuing to ignore the law and allow unsustainable fishing for too many of our economically and ecologically important fish. Its time to listen to the science and put long-term sustainability ahead of short-term profits.”

“Our Overfishing Scorecard shows that when managers prevent overcapitalization of fishing fleets and set and enforce responsible limits based on science, they can make progress in ending overfishing and rebuilding stocks. However, when fishing is allowed to exceed scientific recommendations, fisheries managers are putting our future at risk.”

“We will wait patiently and hope the attorney general doesnt come out with a cease-and-desist order or something like that, ... Well keep our fingers crossed.”

“This is not that bad of a storm if it got in and got out. Its the longevity thats killing us.”

“Its important from a public perception standpoint. They wont want to hear it was a Category 3.”

“People go through a bad event like that, and they want to feel it was something it couldnt be prevented. In a lot of cases, it can be prevented.”

“What would you say if I were to tell you that I believe youre as human as I am?”

“Go home Jesse, ... We elected our school board, not Jesse Jackson.”