Dan Harriman, 60, is a fisherman from Cape Elizabeth and the last active operator of a mackerel weir in Maine. This interview was recorded in March 2018 at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Dan Harriman was … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, ManagementIn 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions rules for commercial marine vessels with engine power above 599 kW (803 hp) went into effect. Tier 4 refers to standards set by the EPA … Continue reading
Category: ManagementIn late October, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) sent a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) strongly urging it to use its discretion to set the 2019 Atlantic herring quota above the level … Continue reading
Category: Management, MLA NewsThe Department of Marine Resources is notifying lobster harvesters that the fees for certain trap tags will increase by a small amount for 2019. The fee increase is to cover increasing costs associated with the … Continue reading
Category: ManagementAccording to recent news reports, several lobster processing companies in Maine are investing in new holding and processing facilities in the state. The largest among these new projects is that of Ready Seafood of Portland … Continue reading
Category: Management, PeopleMaine was well represented at the Take Reduction Team in October meeting by Erin Summers from DMR, Patrice McCarron from the MLA and four lobstermen — Dwight Carver, John Williams, Kristan Porter and Mike Sargent). … Continue reading
Category: Management, MLA NewsNew regulatory measures for fixed gear fisheries aimed at reducing the rate of serious injuries and mortalities of North Atlantic right whales due to entanglement are on the horizon. Serious information gaps exist, however, regarding … Continue reading
Category: Management, PeopleHow would you feel if you knew that a long line of adversaries was ready to shut down your livelihood and you had no one in your corner to help you wage battle against them? … Continue reading
Category: Management, MLA NewsJust a few days after the close of the October Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (TRT) meeting in Providence, RI, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that a third North Atlantic right … Continue reading
Category: Management, MLA NewsReprinted with permission When the China lobster tariffs of 25% went into effect on July 6, many feared an immediate reaction in Maine leading to lower prices. That has not happened. During the first six months … Continue reading
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