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Description: Whit Fosburgh, executive director of the Forage Fish Campaign, joined Tiffany Meier Tonight to discuss how industrial-scale forage fishing is affecting coastal ecosystems, recreational fishing, and small businesses.

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Whit Fosburgh, executive director of the Forage Fish Campaign, joined Tiffany Meier Tonight to discuss how industrial-scale forage fishing is affecting coastal ecosystems, recreational fishing, and small businesses. He explains why the issue has become increasingly political, the role of foreign-owned companies in the industry, and what advocates say should be done to protect America's marine resources and coastal communities.

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