The million-dollar questions on lobstermen’s minds seem to be, “What do I need to do to prepare for the 2019 fishing season? Will there be new whale regulations to contend with, and what is the … Continue reading
First published in the MLA Newsletter, February, 2012 Lobster Advisory Council The Lobster Advisory Council met on January 3 in Hallowell. The Council opened the meeting with a unanimous vote to endorse Pat Keliher to … Continue reading
First published in the MLA Newsletter, August, 2011 MLA July Directors meeting summary July 19, 2011, Belfast: Patrice McCarron provided a financial update to the board and reported that the MLA continues to be in … Continue reading
First published in the MLA Newsletter, April, 2011. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) meeting, March 21-24, Alexandria, Virginia The ASMFC’s American Lobster Board met to review Draft Addendum XVII, created to reduce exploitation in … Continue reading
First published in the MLA Newsletter, January, 2011. The North Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (TRT) met for a week in early December in Providence, Rhode Island to discuss management options to reduce vertical … Continue reading
