The new year is bringing many changes, so the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative is prepared to remain flexible and pivot as needed to take advantage of market conditions. We are starting the year with a … Continue reading
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New law gives funding to train young fishermen
The Young Fishermen’s Development Act, signed into law in early January, will establish $2,000,000 in yearly grant funding to support educational and training programs for young individuals who want to get into commercial fishing. The … Continue reading
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Spiky sea urchin newest entrant into Maine’s aquaculture sector
A team of researchers, aquaculture production specialists and educators in Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire will be working to help transform a the sea urchin fishery by supporting green sea urchin aquaculture efforts in … Continue reading
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Stimulus includes new aid for the seafood industry
Small businesses hurt by the pandemic can access more loans and grant money in the $900 billion stimulus bill passed by Congress in late December 2020.The new round of stimulus money again includes $300 million … Continue reading
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To your health: Dealing with lower back pain
Americans are typically larger than the residents of many other countries. With that size comes the need for stronger back muscles. The larger your torso, the more force the muscles of the low back need … Continue reading
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Fishermen’s forum plans virtual events throughout 2021
The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is taking a different approach this year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Forum board will provide learning opportunities online through collaborative efforts with other marine organizations. Partnerships have … Continue reading
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Pandemic takes toll on nation’s fishing industries
COVID-19 has hit all sectors of the American economy hard, including the seafood industry. Two new studies show exactly how detrimental the pandemic has been to the country’s fishing industries.A study conducted by Rutgers University … Continue reading
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Helping the hungry and Maine fishermen as well
The hardship endured by many during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fact that all members of our society are in the same boat, so to speak. In addition to the challenges of social isolation … Continue reading
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Governor Mills Continues push for offshore wind, offers moratorium in state waters
In response to concerns about wind development in the Gulf of Maine from Maine’s fishing industry expressed in a January 7 letter, Governor Janet Mills responded in a letter to the industry, which follows below.January … Continue reading
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Governor Announces Intent to Develop Offshore Wind off Southern Maine
To solidify Maine’s leadership in floating offshore wind energy and collaborate with Maine’s fisheries on the industry’s development, Governor Janet Mills today announced the State’s plan to create the country’s first floating offshore wind research … Continue reading
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