Every autumn songbirds and other birds begin their migration to the south. It is a long and perilous journey fraught with danger and fatigue. Thank heavens for lobster boats (and lobstermen), where a tired bird … Continue reading
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Landings: News and Views from Maine’s Lobstering Community
Maine Receives Federal Grant To Explore Offshore Wind Future
On October 1, the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an award of $2.166 million to the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) to develop a roadmap for offshore wind energy development in the Gulf … Continue reading
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NOAA Estimates Only 366 Right Whales Alive
Every year, NOAA Fisheries estimates the endangered North Atlantic right whale population abundance and shares that estimate at the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium’s annual meeting, held this year on Oct 27-28, 2020. This year’s … Continue reading
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Guest Column: New Scallop Regulation Supports Small Boat Fleet
Three years ago, the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) began working with fishermen and local businesses to improve scallop management and give a voice to scallop fishermen on important regulatory issues. As a result, the … Continue reading
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Despite Uncertain Start To Fishery’s Season, Lobster Rolls On
Stonington lobster fisherman John Williams usually hauls his boat out in February for annual maintenance and paint in preparation for the start of the spring fishing season. “Then COVID started,” he says. The health emergency … Continue reading
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Steaming Ahead- November 2020
The ancient Greeks were spot on when they said, “The only constant in life is change.” As I write this, the Presidential election is just one week away, and with that comes change. By the … Continue reading
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To Your Health: Keep A Close Eye On Your Daily Sodium Intake
Nachos! Pretzels! Potato chips!If you are like me, these are the snacks you are most drawn to: salty, crunchy and full of useless calories. But, if you are also like me, you may be prone … Continue reading
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$2.5 Million Investment To Grow Seafood E-Commerce
In October, Luke’s Lobster and the Island Institute, a non-profit organization based in Rockland, received a $2.5 million grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation of California to build new markets for Maine’s seafood while … Continue reading
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In The NEWS – November
New Director At NERACOOS The Northeast Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jake Kritzer as the organization’s new Executive Director. Kritzer is taking over from Dr. John … Continue reading
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Lobster Institute Associate Director Retires
After 20 years of service to the Lobster Institute, associate director Cathy Billings retired September 21. Cathy is a true champion of the lobster industry and its hardworking men and women. Throughout her career, she … Continue reading
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