The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
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Maine Voices: Faulty arguments pressed against Belfast land-based salmon farm
An activist group is misrepresenting a project that has been approved by regulators.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine, New England scientists team up to boost region’s sea urchin fishery
Sea urchins are a hot commodity in Asian markets, and one University of Maine scientist believes they could become a valuable economic driver for the region.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
New film focuses on local oyster farmers
A series of three films produced by the Maine Aquaculture Association are featuring sea farmers, including two who maintain farms in Falmouth and Yarmouth.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Plan for salmon farm Down East prompts call for review of state licensing rules
Some believe that Maine’s process for approving in-water aquaculture is too permissive, and that such operations could overtake the coastline.
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Maine salmon producer denies allegations it misled consumers
Mowi ASA, the parent company of Ducktrap River of Maine, said its smoked salmon products are indeed ‘sustainably sourced.’
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Lawsuit alleges Maine smoked-salmon producer made false ‘sustainability’ claim
A federal lawsuit alleges Ducktrap River of Maine is misleading customers with packaging that says its salmon is sustainably sourced.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s high court finds aquaculture worker covered by workers’ comp
The Supreme Judicial Court rules that the worker is covered under state law, and is not considered a seaman under federal admiralty law.
Posted inTimes Record
New shellfish cooperative hopes to brand New Meadows River as prime oyster growing destination
The New Meadows Shellfish Cooperative is one of 10 organizations awarded through Maine Sea Grant’s Buoy Maine project to bolster seafood and tourism-related industries and help businesses recover during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maine hits snag in effort to distribute pandemic aid to seafood industry
Individual fishermen, fishing charters and seafood dealers must demonstrate revenue losses before receiving checks, probably in November.