September 2011 – Maine Lobstermen's Community Alliance

Humboldt Squid Invasion in Southern California and Baja California

Posted on September 29, 2011 by MLA Staff in Science

The feature video of the week explores the invasion of Humboldt (Jumbo) Squid in Southern and Baja California. The sharks that prey on the large squid aren’t as common as they once were, allowing these … Continue reading →

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Maine lobsters: Breeding a sustainable business

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Julian May, BBC in Miscellaneous

Rush hour starts early in Boothbay Harbour. Newcomers to this little town in Maine are woken by diesel engines at half past four in the morning. It is not the roar of trucks but a … Continue reading →

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The Olsen Affair

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Colin Woodard, Down East Magazine in Miscellaneous

Summer is normally a quiet time in Maine politics. The legislature is out of session. Much of the electorate is either on vacation or busy working for those who are. Even political junkies tend to … Continue reading →

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Rare Sunfish Sighting

Posted on September 21, 2011 by MLA Staff in Science

The first ever sighting of a rare sunfish is made in the Galápagos and this week’s feature video has the footage! The Masturus is different in many ways from the Mola mola found off the … Continue reading →

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Steaming Ahead: September 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011January 17, 2013 by Patrice McCarron in Community Voices

First published in the MLA Newsletter, September, 2011. Most lobstermen with whom I’ve spoken this summer are reporting that 2011 is shaping up to be another good year. Lobstermen continue to see large numbers of … Continue reading →

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TAA update: September 2011

Posted on September 19, 2011January 17, 2013 by Annie Tselikis in Miscellaneous

First published in the MLA Newsletter, Spetember, 2011. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association and Maine Sea Grant will be offering another round of TAA workshops this fall. In-person training sessions are planned for Machias, Ellsworth, Rockland, … Continue reading →

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MLA gear report completed

Posted on September 19, 2011 by MLA Staff in Management

First published in the MLA Newsletter, September, 2011 For the past eighteen months, Maine Lobstermen’s Association staff have been interviewing lobstermen along the coast about lobster gear. This first-of-its-kind project was funded by the Consortium … Continue reading →

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From the Dock: The Maine Lobster Promotion Council

Posted on September 17, 2011January 17, 2013 by Emily Lane, MLPC in Community Voices

First published in the MLA Newsletter, September, 2011. There has been much discussion and even proposed legislation in the last several months regarding the restructuring and effectiveness of the Maine Lobster Promotion Council. The Council’s … Continue reading →

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Highlights of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association: Vessel insurance program

Posted on September 16, 2011January 17, 2013 by MLA Staff in Miscellaneous

First published in the MLA Newsletter, September, 2011. Since its very earliest days, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association has offered its members benefits that they could not get elsewhere. From health insurance, low interest-rate loans, or … Continue reading →

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Department of Marine Resources review released

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Department of Marine Resources in Management

Governor Paul LePage announced Friday a program review of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is complete and available to the public. The 90 page report illustrates management and mission based areas for improvement. … Continue reading →

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