Dr. Sumaila speaks to the US congressional subcommittee about the effects of regulation on the marine industry

On July 12, 2012, Dr. Rashid Sumaila presented to the US congressional subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulation on the effects of regulation on the marine industry. The hearing, titled “Sinking the Marine Industry: How Regulations are Affecting Today’s Maritime Businesses”, focused on federal policy and regulatory impediments.

Click to read a transcript of Dr. Sumaila’s testimony.