Aquaculture is big news in Maine. Newspaper stories proclaim, “The future looks bright for Maine’s growing aquaculture industry.” Fresh-faced entrepreneurs smile for the cameras in their foul weather gear in front of their cages or … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, ProgramsThe Land for Maine’s Future Board selected six projects for grants through the Working Waterfront Access Protection Program. The funds are used to purchase development rights which will ensure that the property remains available to … Continue reading
Category: Programs“Resiliency” is a popular word these days, used to describe everything from human beings to national politicians. For Jim Wilson, president of the Isle au Haut Electric Power Company and professor emeritus of marine policy … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, Programs, ScienceA new collaborative agreement between the University of New England’s School of Marine programs, Morocco’s National Agency for the Development of Aquaculture and the Maritime Fisheries Chamber of the Mediterranean is expected to boost opportunities … Continue reading
Category: Programs, ScienceAs conditions continue to change in the Gulf of Maine, it is crucial that biologists and oceanographers work together to generate the science needed to sustainably manage the lobster fishery. The stock assessment model and … Continue reading
Category: Programs, ScienceThere’s a new lobster cooperative in Maine. Lobster 207, located in Lamoine, is operated by the Maine Lobstering Union, a local of the International Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union, which was established in 2013. … Continue reading
Category: Management, ProgramsPatrick Shepard, 30, grew up in a fishing family in Stonington, Maine. He graduated high school in 2006, went to college and returned home to work for the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. This interview … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, ProgramsThe fall groundfish trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine Dept. of Marine Resources is scheduled to begin October 1 in New Hampshire working east to Lubec. The ME/NH trawl survey provides valuable information … Continue reading
Category: Management, ProgramsThe Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, a 15-year old nonprofit in Stonington that works to secure a sustainable future for fishing and fishing communities, has launched a new virtual reality exhibit as part of Discovery … Continue reading
Category: Miscellaneous, Programs, ScienceAfter a four-year hiatus, lobstermen will again be hauling in prizes at the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races. The races will take place Sunday, July 29, at Pott’s Harbor beginning at 10 a.m. There will be … Continue reading
Category: People, Programs