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Tag: National Marine Fisheries Service

U.S. Federal Laws Create Complex Path for Lobster Fishery

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Patrice McCarron in Whales

The United States has some of the most stringent environmental protection laws in the world. Those laws, which ensure we have clean water and air, also ensure that plant and animal species are protected for … Continue reading →

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Maine Officials Go On Defense Regarding Whale Rules

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Melissa Waterman in Whales

During July Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Congressional delegation expressed strong opposition to the mandate from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requiring additional right whale protections. In April, states with commercial lobster fisheries … Continue reading →

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Jambalaya, Lively Tunes Spice Up MLA Fundraiser

Posted on June 2, 2019May 14, 2019 by MLA Staff in Miscellaneous, MLA News

Bowen’s Tavern in Belfast was the destination for lobstermen and lobster lovers on Saturday April 6th for an evening to raise money for the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) Legal Defense Fund. A crowd of hungry … Continue reading →

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Steaming Ahead – May 2019

Posted on May 24, 2019May 15, 2019 by Patrice McCarron in Whales
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There is a lot of buzz right now around the docks, in coffee shops and on Facebook about what the new whale measures will mean for Maine. Most lobstermen have understood since last year that … Continue reading →

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Steaming Ahead: How Do We Plan for the Future?

Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by Patrice McCarron in MLA News

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 →

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Federal Observer Coverage required in Maine Lobster Fishery

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Glenn Chamberlain, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Fisheries Sampling Branch in Management

Published in Landings, June, 2015. Everyone is aware that groundfish vessels must carry fisheries observers aboard to collect data on the catch. But did you know that observers are assigned to lobster boats as well? … Continue reading →

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Lobstermen say no to closures and gear marking

Posted on September 10, 2013September 13, 2013 by Patrice McCarron in Management

First published in Landings, September, 2013.  Approximately 100 Maine lobstermen attended a series of four meetings held in Machias, Ellsworth, Rockland and Portland held by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in August. NMFS updated … Continue reading →

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Draft vertical line rule released: Public meetings scheduled for August

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Prepared by MLCA staff in Management

First published in Landings, August, 2013. NMFS proposes to amend the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan. The proposed rule revises the management measures for reducing the incidental mortality and serious injury to North Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance: Finding ways to keep whales out of vertical lines

Posted on June 26, 2013June 26, 2013 by Melissa Waterman in Management

First published in Landings, June, 2013. One of the major regulatory issues facing lobstermen in New England is the imminent promulgation by the National Fisheries Service of new rules regarding entanglement of endangered whales in … Continue reading →

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Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance board member Bill Brennan

Posted on May 3, 2013May 9, 2013 by Melissa Waterman in People & Places

First published in Landings, May, 2013. The Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance (MLCA) is fortunate to be led by a board made up of individuals drawn from varied fields, including academics, marine management, and fisheries. Among … Continue reading →

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