On October 19, 2023, the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) announced a Draft Wind Energy Area (Draft WEA) covering approximately 3 million acres in the Gulf of Maine, 64% less acreage than the area … Continue reading
Remembering Frank J. O’Hara
First published in National Fisherman, reprinted with permission. Francis J. O’Hara Sr., president of the O’Hara Corporation, passed away on August 3, 2023, at his home in Camden, Maine, at the age of 91, peacefully … Continue reading
In the News | November 2023
Ships Ignore Slow Zones at Sea More than 80% of ships are speeding through “go slow” zones set by environmental regulators along the U.S. East Coast to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, according to … Continue reading
Financial Future Changing for Offshore Wind Energy Projects
Building a wind farm costs money. Building an offshore wind farm costs a lot more money. The international corporations vying to build massive wind farms in offshore waters along the East Coast have deep pockets. … Continue reading
MLA Legal Win Sets Precedent for ESA
In June the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled overwhelmingly in favor of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) in its appeal of a 2022 lower court ruling in Maine Lobstermen’s Association v. … Continue reading
Stonington Nonprofit Receives Grant for Safety Training and Injury Prevention
The Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries (MCCF) in Stonington will receive a total of $469,658 over a three-year period through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative … Continue reading
Tracking Right Whales is Complicated
Where are the North Atlantic right whales? The question is an urgent one for the future of both U.S. fisheries and the shipping industry because federal laws do not allow for the loss of a … Continue reading
Steaming Ahead | October 2023
The lobster industry has endured its share of hardships and obstacles over the past decade. We’ve been hit by never-ending gear modifications, low lobster prices and high expenses, mandatory reporting, and coming soon, vessel trackers … Continue reading
Raising Money, Raising Awareness
Sometimes a good cause can turn into a whole lot of fun. Regan Myers, sister-in-law Amy Myers, and Michelle Young of Tenants Harbor in St. George found a way to raise money for the Maine … Continue reading
To Your Health: Simple Techniques to Treat Arthritis
It’s early morning. A cold, damp feel is in the air. You’re dressed for the elements, but a day of work awaits, maybe you’re hauling lobster traps, oyster bags, or line catching tuna. You already … Continue reading