Perhaps I am dating myself, but I often find that I turn to my kids to help translate what some new word or phrase means. I am sure I am not alone, and the fact … Continue reading
Lobster Price Not Reflecting Lobstermen’s Rising Costs
To anyone who isn’t living in a remote cave, the issue of this summer is rising prices. U.S. inflation jumped 9.1% in June, the fastest pace of increase since 1981. Consumers are facing higher prices … Continue reading
Why are Lobster Traps So Expensive?
It’s getting to the point where if you have to ask the price for a lobster trap, you probably can’t afford it. The price has shot up in the past three years, largely due to … Continue reading
In The News – August 2022
Seafood Processors, Dealers Receive More Than $15 million in Aid More than $15 million was awarded earlier this summer to 107 Maine seafood dealers and processors to help increase the supply of Maine-harvested seafood, strengthen … Continue reading
Guest Column: New Season of Marketing Maine Lobster
The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is kicking off the season with a host of marketing activities to promote awareness and protect the reputation of Maine lobster including a satellite media tour, a MAT release, … Continue reading
In the News – July 2022
Maine’s oyster business booming In 2021 Maine’s oyster harvest was the largest and most valuable in its history, according to data from the Department of Marine Resources. The amount of oysters harvested, primarily aquaculture grown, … Continue reading
NOAA Releases Fisheries Statistics For 2020
In May NOAA released its 2020 Fisheries of the U.S. report detailing commercial, recreational and aquaculture landings in the United States. Lobster was once again the nation’s second most valuable seafood valued at $563 million … Continue reading
Guest Column: Lobstering is the cornerstone of Maine’s economy
In recent months, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce was pleased to connect with the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA). Lobstering is one of Maine’s most recognized industries. Its roots and heritage run deep in Maine … 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
Collaborative Research Aims to Measure Industry Success in New Ways
On February 14 the state announced that the value of lobster in Maine in 2021 reached an all-time high totaling nearly $725 million. This figure is remarkable and puts the lobster fishery in position to … Continue reading