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Author: By Melissa Waterman

Draft Addendum 27 Calls for LMA 1, LMA 3 Gauge Increases

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by By Melissa Waterman in Federal

Maine lobstermen will have the opportunity to voice their thoughts about the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) draft Addendum 27 to the lobster fishery management plan at three public hearings in early March. The … Continue reading →

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MLA Welcomes Its First COO

Posted on March 10, 2023 by By MLA staff in MLA News

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) is proud to announce that Amber-Jean Nickel of Falmouth will be the MLA’s first chief operating officer. “We are really excited to have someone of Amber-Jean’s experience and skills join … Continue reading →

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Guest Column: Marine Patrol’s commitment remains steadfast

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by By Col. Matt Talbot, Bureau of Marine Patrol in DMR

As we throttle up into 2023, I am optimistic about the year ahead. A few points of good news, for instance, the recent breather to the Right Whale situation, an increase in Menhaden quota, and … Continue reading →

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Guest Column: Climate is the real culprit in the whale saga

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by By Susie Arnold, Working Waterfront, reprinted with permission in Whales

In following the rollercoaster of how new regulations designed to protect the North Atlantic right whale will impact Maine’s lobster fishery and the communities the industry supports, two recent announcements stuck out to me. One … Continue reading →

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New report shows 2022 another hot year in the Gulf of Maine

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by MLR Staff in Science

A report released by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in February ranked 2022 as the second warmest year ever recorded for the Gulf. The report says the Gulf’s average sea surface temperature (SST) in … Continue reading →

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“Stubborness” key to Downeast Institute’s successful growth

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by By Melissa Waterman in Programs

Downeast on the coast of Maine there is a small outpost of energy, a place full of scientists, students and entrepreneurs. The Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education on Great Wass Island, formerly … Continue reading →

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Steaming Ahead – March 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023March 20, 2023 by Patrice McCarron in MLA News

Maine’s lobster industry welcomed 2023 with a sense of optimism. As the industry catches its breath after the turmoil of the last few years, the MLA is preparing to tackle the ever-growing challenges we face, … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Consider your cholesterol

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by By Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

Each year most of us trudge into our primary care provider and have a once-over, known as an annual exam. It’s not fun but it’s necessary to tell us how our body, the only body … Continue reading →

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Health care barriers steep for Downeast fishermen

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Summarized from The Maine Monitor, February 2023 in Healthcare & Insurance

A pilot study from the University of Maine at Machias found that Down East clammers and lobstermen face steep barriers to health care access, despite greater risks of job-related injuries and other health issues [see … Continue reading →

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UMaine rockweed harvest study shows smaller impact on beds than expected

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by University of Maine press release, February 15, 2023 in Science

A study led by the University of Maine captured how entire rockweed beds recover from harvest, and the practice has a smaller impact than previously thought. The study was published in the Journal of Experimental … Continue reading →

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