No one would call a snow crab pretty. The flat, 10-legged crustacean, whose carapace can grow to about 6 inches in size, looks like a creature concocted by a Hollywood horror movie director. But the … Continue reading
Category: ManagementThe million-dollar questions on lobstermen’s minds seem to be, “What do I need to do to prepare for the 2019 fishing season? Will there be new whale regulations to contend with, and what is the … Continue reading
Category: MLA NewsThere are a lot of expenses a young lobsterman must account for: traps, rope, buoys, the various parts and equipment that make his or her boat run smoothly. So it’s a true reflection of their … Continue reading
Category: MLA News, People“Cheer up, it’s only going to get worse.” Robert Joyce As fishermen, we take stock during these cold winter months of the previous fishing season. Maybe your reality check is in the shop during re-heading … Continue reading
Category: PeopleMarcia Beal Brazer is from Ogunquit and the wife of Norman Brazer Jr., a lobsterman. This interview was recorded in March 2018 at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Brazer was interviewed by Matt Frassica with help … Continue reading
Category: PeopleAll kinds of people took part in the grassroots alliance in Portland to stop uncontrolled destruction of the waterfront. The Portland’s Working Waterfront Group’s success to date is because of its diversity and its ability … Continue reading
Category: PeopleNext month fishermen, regulators, scientists, students and many others involved in New England’s diverse fisheries will gather at the Samoset Resort in Rockport for the 45th Maine Fishermen’s Forum. As ever, the three-day event will … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousMaine lobstermen may be forgiven for feeling as if they were under siege from all quarters. The federal government, through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), and … Continue reading
Category: ManagementFishermen waited until December for permission to catch Dungeness crabs off California’s northernmost coast this season — and they want oil companies to pay for the delay. State officials have postponed the start of the … Continue reading
Category: ManagementDepartment of Marine Resources (DMR) Commissioner Patrick Keliher, 52, chooses his words carefully. Carefully, that is, until he gets excited about his topic. “I love this job!” he said emphatically during a recent interview. Fortunately, … Continue reading
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