US seafood catch reaches 17-year high

  • By CLARKE CANFIELD
    Associated Press
  • Thursday, September 20th, 2012
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The fishing industry in New Bedford, Mass., (above) had the highest-valued catch for the 12th straight year, due largely to its scallop fishery. (AP/File)

The fishing industry in New Bedford, Mass., (above) had the highest-valued catch for the 12th straight year, due largely to its scallop fishery. (AP/File)