Talbot promoted to new position Matthew Talbot, an 18-year veteran with the Maine Marine Patrol, was promoted in October to the newly created rank of Captain. “This is a position that will be responsible for … Continue reading
First published in Landings, December, 2015. Jeff Bennett, senior trade specialist at the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) said the word “Tsukiji” (pronounced “tskee-gee”) and I was sold. For last month’s State of Maine Trade … Continue reading
On August 30, 2019, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association sent an extensive letter to NOAA Chief Chris Oliver withdrawing support for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 60% risk reduction target and the assignment of responsibility … Continue reading
Category: Management, WhalesIn October the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) concluded its assessment of the risk that Maine lobstermen present to North Atlantic right whales and released the state’s plan to reduce that risk. In a letter … Continue reading
Category: Management, People, WhalesMoney for new lobster markets Food Export USA–Northeast will provide $20 million in funding from its Agriculture Trade Promotion Program to all food exporters, with a special focus on helping the New England lobster industry … Continue reading
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