Lobstering is not a glamorous occupation. There’s a lot of sweat, grime and, of course, bait juice involved. Yet some people, such as artist Melissa Post van der Burg, can focus on elements of beauty … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousRopeless fishing tests frustrate snow crab fishermen New Brunswick snow crab fishermen have been testing a ropeless trap system this season as one way to reduce the use of fishing rope, which has been blamed … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousVineyard Wind, the $2.8-billion, 800-megawatt offshore wind project planned for the waters off Martha’s Vineyard, has been delayed due to a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) decision in August to undertake a broad study … Continue reading
Category: ManagementIn my day-to-day work for commercial fishermen on the West Coast I often find the similarities between political issues facing Northern California fisheries and those facing Maine fisheries are striking. In my first column for … Continue reading
Category: Management, PeopleFish handler’s disease, also known as bait poisoning, occurs when bacteria are introduced into the body through cuts in the skin. Handling and processing bait or lobsters can lead to scrapes, cuts, and punctures even … Continue reading
Category: BaitIn late August, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would delay implementation of Tier 4 emission standards for commercial marine engines for three years. The delay would provide relief to boatbuilders and manufacturers … Continue reading
Category: ManagementThe Fall ME-NH trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine, Department of Marine Resources is scheduled to begin September 23, 2019 in New Hampshire working east to Lubec. The more information we have regarding … Continue reading
Category: ManagementOn August 30, the MLA notified the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that we would not be a part of their effort to put the full responsibility for the right whale decline on the lobster … Continue reading
Category: MLA News, People, WhalesIn late August, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) sent a pointed letter to NOAA Chief Chris Oliver officially withdrawing support for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 60% risk reduction target and the assignment of … Continue reading
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