The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) court case has elicited a true groundswell of support from within the state’s lobstering community. From John and Brendan Ready’s $200,000 contribution this year to local lobster co-operatives, donations to … Continue reading
Lobstermen Diversifying through Kelp Aquaculture
Brown and glistening, curled at the edges, more than eight feet in length — who would think that a fresh strand of sugar kelp grown during the winter could be such a money maker for … Continue reading
The Lobster Fishery and Maine are Inextricably Linked
How important is the lobster fishery to the Maine coast? What will be the economic impact of a reduction in the harvest due to regulations or a changing Gulf of Maine? How is lobstering integrated … Continue reading
Maine Fishermen’s Forum scholarship recipients choose diverse paths
First published in Landings, September, 2017 The Maine Fishermen’s Forum has awarded a total of $385,886 in scholarships since 1998 to students related to a person who is actively involved in the seafood industry. The awards given … Continue reading
To Your Health: Depression common among adults, but treatment available
First published in Landings, September, 2017 Fishing — and lobstering in particular — is physically demanding. To lobster means an early start to the workday, exposure to variables related to the weather and the ocean, … Continue reading
people of the coast: John Bullard of New Bedford
First published in Landings, September, 2017 No one would accuse John Bullard of lacking words. The Regional Administrator for NOAA’s Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) likes to talk and has a gift for storytelling. … Continue reading
guest column: Once again, the summer season has been busy
First published in Landings, September, 2017 As would be expected, Marine Patrol Officers have been very busy, with summer in full swing and lobster catches picking up. Officers in southern and midcoast Maine have been … Continue reading
Smoked lobster may put Vinalhaven on gourmet map
First published in Landings, September, 2017 Smoked sardines, sure. Smoked alewives, why not? Smoked mussels, yum. And now, smoked lobster. Robert Young and his wife Kristie of Vinalhaven are busily smoking lobsters caught by Robert … Continue reading
WHERE ARE THE HERRING?
First published in Landings, September, 2017 Up and down the Maine coast one hears the same laments from lobstermen: “Herring! I need more herring!” followed by “The price of bait is killing me!” It’s been … Continue reading
YOUNG LOBSTERMAN SPENDS SUMMER LEARNING THE ROPES
First published in Landings, August, 2017 Tanner Tufts, an 8-year-old third grader at Wells Elementary School, is spending his summer learning the ins and outs of lobstering with his father, Bryan Tufts, a Kennebunkport lobsterman. … Continue reading