Next month fishermen, regulators, scientists, students and many others involved in New England’s diverse fisheries will gather at the Samoset Resort in Rockport for the 45th Maine Fishermen’s Forum. As ever, the three-day event will … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in National Fisherman and reprinted with permission. Walter “Sonny” Willey IV, 62, of Spruce Head, Maine, has been a lobster fisherman for more than 45 years. “It would take a week to explain … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousStonington gets a new Marine Patrol boat The Maine Marine Patrol launched a new boat in Stonington to support its work patrolling Maine’s most lucrative fishing port. The new 26-foot patrol vessel Moxie, built by … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousActivities in Grey Zone due to navigation aids Lobstermen in Zone A noticed a flurry of activity around North Rock, off Machias Seal Island, this fall. This island is in disputed waters between Canada and … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, MLA NewsThe events and parties of the holiday season are upon us. But there’s a dark side to all the fun and festivities: the flu. December is the beginning of peak flu season throughout the country. … Continue reading
Category: Healthcare & Insurance, MiscellaneousOn October 4, the Maine Seafood Industry Gubernatorial Forum took place at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. The two-hour public event was hosted by the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, the Maine … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, Miscellaneous, PeopleReprinted 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
Category: Management, MiscellaneousCombine sunshine, a great view over the water on Bailey’s Island, and good food and drink, and you have a recipe for success. Add overwhelming support for lobstermen in need and you have the third … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, PeopleNew regs for trawls in Zone B start in October A new rule limiting the number of traps on a single trawl line to five in a specific Zone B area from the six-mile line … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, MLA NewsThe University of Maine announced in late August that Dr. Richard A. Wahle would become the next director of the Lobster Institute effective September 1. Wahle is a research professor in the University’s School of … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, People