lobster industry
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Seaweed helps Maine lobstermen ride the storm of climate change
As climate change causes Maine's coastal waters to warm, underwater life, and the economy built around it, has shifted dramatically, and seaweed is a new cash crop.
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PublishedJune 23, 2022
State to reimburse 2022 license costs for fishing, aquaculture industries
The state will use $8.3 million in federal funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act to reimburse the costs of commercial harvesting licenses and some fees.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Scientists see long-term hope for Maine’s lobster fishery despite warming waters
Ongoing research suggests that Maine's unique oceanographic features should help keep waters suitable for lobsters, and that continued conservation measures can keep the fishery resilient against future threats.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items
Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.
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PublishedMay 28, 2022
Price of marine fuel soars as Mainers head into prime boating season
The record cost of fuel is particularly problematic for lobstermen and fishermen, who face increased costs at a time when wholesale seafood prices are flat.
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PublishedMay 26, 2022
Sen. Susan Collins blocks NOAA nominee’s confirmation to protest new lobstering rules
Collins blocked the Senate confirmation of Jainey Kumar Bavishi to serve as an assistant secretary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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PublishedMay 1, 2022
Maine lobstermen fear disaster as new gear regulations take effect
Lobstermen say new requirements for weak ropes and links, designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, will cause gear loss and injuries.
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PublishedApril 20, 2022
NOAA delays enforcement of new lobster gear rules aimed at protecting right whales
The regulations designed to protect the endangered species still will take effect May 1, but the federal government will put off enforcement in light of supply chain issues affecting lobstermen.
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PublishedApril 13, 2022
Maine lawmakers approve bill to limit number of pogie-fishing licenses
Commercial license holders who have not landed the 25,000 pound- threshold in any of the past three years will have through end of this year to catch up and be eligible for a 2023 license.
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