Rial Fitch - Mt Pleasant Seafood | Sea Change

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Rial Fitch is the owner of Mount Pleasant Seafood in SC. This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change."

Some questions addressed in the video include:

  • What changes have you seen over time?
  • What species are more commonly seen now?
  • Have you see any changes in the availability or the types of shellfish you are working with?
  • What stories do you hear from people who go out and catch the fish?
  • Do you talk to your competitors about this?
  • How does the area's overall economy impact your business?
  • Does catastrophic weather impact supply and demand?
  • Are people becoming more aware of the types of fish migrating here due to climate change?
  • What species are more present here now? What is the possibility that those species become more marketable for you?
  • What is the economic impact of all this?
  • As a small business owner, do you ever get concerned about the impacts this has on development?
  • Are people still interested in commercial fishing?
  • Is there a need for coordination between the states or fisheries?

 

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