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
MLA Welcomes Its First COO
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
Guest Column: Marine Patrol’s commitment remains steadfast
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
Guest Column: Climate is the real culprit in the whale saga
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
New report shows 2022 another hot year in the Gulf of Maine
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
“Stubborness” key to Downeast Institute’s successful growth
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
Steaming Ahead – March 2023
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
To Your Health: Consider your cholesterol
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
Health care barriers steep for Downeast fishermen
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
UMaine rockweed harvest study shows smaller impact on beds than expected
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