First published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. David Wright, 29, wanted to work outdoors, preferably on the sea. Now he is the hardworking sternman for John Grant of North Haven, putting in the long … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. The Maine lobster industry, already challenged by low prices and cross-border squabbles, also struggles with questions about bait: What will be available for harvesters next year? Menhaden, … Continue reading
Category: ManagementFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. South Bristol lobsterman Arnie Gamage has been on the MLA Board of directors for nearly 30 years. “Brian McLain asked me if there were any lobstermen on … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. Jon Renwick, 54, is a sturdy man. His blue eyes gleam even brighter in the late afternoon sun as he ushers his five big dogs away from … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. Earlier this year, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) hired the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) to evaluate the current lobster licensing system in Maine. … Continue reading
Category: ManagementFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. If you love Maine lobster, Andrew Cook has a lobster designed for you. What he calls his “unique and unusual” lobster designs vary from road maps to … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. As Maine’s lobster fishery moves closer to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, MSC proponents are meeting with harvesters and dealers all along the coast to answer questions … Continue reading
Category: ManagementFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. MLA Directors Meeting September 4, Belfast, ME — The MLA Board of Directors reviewed and approved the Financial Report, new membership brochure, and Buy ME Lobster stickers … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. Electricity finally flows from Cobscook Bay The first tidal power plant in North America went on line in September when the Ocean Renewable Power Company turbine sent … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in the MLA Newsletter, October, 2012. An acoustic survey is a method of gathering information on the abundance of a fish species using echo sounders. Sound is a form of energy which travels … Continue reading
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