In 2019 Maine seafood was once again our state’s leading export commodity. It marks the 6th straight year seafood helped drive Maine’s exports. Through October, Maine exported over $408 million dollars of seafood products globally. … Continue reading
Category: Community VoicesIn late January, lobstermen, seafood dealers, scientists and others from the United States and Canada will gather in the New Brunswick city of Moncton for the Lobster Town Meeting organized by The Lobster Institute at … Continue reading
Category: ProgramsA federal task force convened on December 12 to begin planning how and where to develop offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine. The process was set in motion in January of 2019, when … Continue reading
Category: ManagementOn October 29, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) elected Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher for a two-year term as chair. “It is both a great honor and huge responsibility to be … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousMoney for new lobster markets Food Export USA–Northeast will provide $20 million in funding from its Agriculture Trade Promotion Program to all food exporters, with a special focus on helping the New England lobster industry … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousBy Crystal Canney, Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry in Maine. As recent articles in Landings have pointed out, in 2018 it was valued at nearly $72 million. And, over the … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousAs the lobster industry’s marketing arm, the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) enjoys the power of representing a strong and beloved brand. But we also have to address the same challenges that face all sectors … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousThe Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) was established in 1954. In that year a determined group of lobstermen banded together to gain greater control of their fishery and the price paid for their hard work. Since … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousYou may think you are healthy and strong. Yet all it takes is a minuscule, invisible scrap of life called a virus to send you whimpering to your bed or, in some cases, to the … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousOn September 18, the Sea Princess left Northeast Harbor with passengers bound for a celebration. She was accompanied by lobster boats laden with guests and beverages, all headed to Little Cranberry Isle. The fine September … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous