Daily Briefing: RI's shellfishermen face another hurdle

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When my brother-in-law and his family visited this summer from Iowa one of the things he wanted to do was walk along the docks in Newport to find the largest yachts. For some reason, the shorter trip to Galilee to view the fishing boats wasn't on his list. We know though that shellfishing is part of the state's lifeblood and shellfishermen and their boats make it happen. Despite their importance, another obstacle has risen to remain viable. The Journal's Antonia Farzan reports that Rhode Island's working fishing boats are finding it harder to find a place to call home. [07_Oysters_08262024.JPG] Adam Silkes of American Mussel Harvesters hooking up oyster cages to lift them off the boat and load into a truck at the state pier in Newport. Adam Silkes of American Mussel Harvesters and his team unload at the state pier in Newport Monday afternoon. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal What's behind the squeezing of dock space? 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