The annual spring trawl survey conducted by the Department of Marine Resources, will begin in New Hampshire waters on May 1, working its way east to finish up about June 2nd near Cutler/Lubec. We will … Continue reading
Two Coastal Program Grant Programs Open to Applicants
The Department of Marine Resources’ Maine Coastal Program (MCP) and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) are each seeking applications for coastal planning grants totaling $315,000. The two grants … Continue reading
Maine Fishermen’s Forum Recap: DMR Lobster Research 2022
Staff from the Department of Marine Resources Science Bureau presented its 2022 lobster survey results at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum in March. DMR conducts multiple surveys on lobster at different life stages, including larval surveys, … Continue reading
Maine Fishermen’s Forum Recap: 2023 Award Winners
Jimmy Wotton of Friendship received the Department of Marine Resources’ (DMR) Andy Mays Award of Excellence. The award is named for Southwest Harbor fisherman Andy Mays, who passed away in 2017, but who left an … Continue reading
Draft Addendum 27 Calls for LMA 1, LMA 3 Gauge Increases
Maine lobstermen will have the opportunity to voice their thoughts about the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) draft Addendum 27 to the lobster fishery management plan at three public hearings in early March. The … Continue reading
Guest Column: 100% reporting now in place for all Maine lobstermen
As we start the new year, I wanted to send a reminder that 2023 marks the transition to mandatory 100% electronic harvester reporting for all commercial lobster license holders (including student license holders). DMR has … Continue reading
Matthew Talbot New Colonel At Marine Patrol
Matthew Talbot, a 21-year veteran with the Maine Marine Patrol has been promoted to Colonel, replacing Jay Carroll, who retired after 26 years of service, including three as Colonel. “Colonel Talbot has shown great initiative … Continue reading
Guest column: Collision course? ASMFC draft Addendum 27 and the Take Reduction Team
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is moving forward with a new Addendum intended to support the resiliency of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster stock.As discussed in past industry meetings, the one … Continue reading
Guest Column: A tough time to predict the future
I came across this quote from Mark Twain the other day: “Predictions are difficult, especially when it involves the future.” Not a day goes by that I don’t hear a question from a fisherman about … Continue reading
Guest Column: Some federal relief but a complicated season ahead
It was early May when I first learned how much of the $300 million in CARES Act funding for the nation’s seafood sector had been allocated to Maine. First, the good news: Maine is receiving … Continue reading