On September 18, the Sea Princess left Northeast Harbor with passengers bound for a celebration. She was accompanied by lobster boats laden with guests and beverages, all headed to Little Cranberry Isle. The fine September … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousDuring the past six months, the MLA has dedicated the majority of its resources to fight for fair treatment of Maine lobstermen in the face of the emerging federal whale rules. Given our limited staff … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousWhile small, one- or two-person aquaculture businesses have seen an uptick in Maine in recent years, the state has also been selected as the site for several large, land-based aquaculture projects operated by national and … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousThoughts from MLCA President Patrice McCarron Some people start to slow down as the season moves from summer into fall. Others, like Maine’s lobstermen, remain in high gear, hauling lobsters from the Gulf of Maine … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousCook’s Lobster & Ale House, located on Bailey Island, was once again host to the Lobstermen’s Relief Fund benefit in early September. In its fourth year, the benefit event raises money to help commercial lobstermen … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousThe past several months have seen a flurry of activity related to the question of how best to protect North Atlantic right whales in the face of changing environmental conditions in the Gulf of Maine … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousThe Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) welcomes Jane Luxton, a partner at the Washington, D.C.-based firm of Lewis Brisbois to its expanded Legal Defense Team. Luxton joins MLA’s longstanding attorney, Mary Anne Mason, who has lead … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousLobstering is not a glamorous occupation. There’s a lot of sweat, grime and, of course, bait juice involved. Yet some people, such as artist Melissa Post van der Burg, can focus on elements of beauty … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousRopeless fishing tests frustrate snow crab fishermen New Brunswick snow crab fishermen have been testing a ropeless trap system this season as one way to reduce the use of fishing rope, which has been blamed … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousAmerica’s harvest of scallops is increasing to near-record levels at a time when the shellfish are in high demand and the value of the fishery has surged in recent years. Sea scallops, harvested mostly by … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous