Brunswick creator Abigail Putnam proves art can do more than celebrate marine life. It can raise awareness of unfamiliar fish species, reaching new audiences in eye-catching ways.
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Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish
America ate a little bit less seafood in 2022, as per capita consumption fell about 3% to 19.8 pounds in 2022, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ‘Fisheries of the United States’ report.
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Regulators delay increase in minimum lobster size till July
The changes were previously slated to take effect in January but have drawn criticism from lobstermen who say they could give Canadian harvesters an unfair edge.
Posted inTimes Record
Bristol residents take a stand for clammers with conservation donation
Despite controversy over public use of Maine’s intertidal areas, Bristol shellfish harvesters gain “forever” access to clam flats on the east shore of John’s Bay.
Posted inTimes Record
A new brew casts a line to boost Midcoast fisheries
Moderation Brewing Company and the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association teamed up with a co-branded brew, the Hook, Line & Lager.
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Bowdoin College dining hall embraces a new variety of local fish
In honor of National Seafood Month, Bowdoin College partnered with the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to introduce a new seafood series.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Wednesday is 10th annual National Lobster Day
For 10 years, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King have introduced and sponsored federal legislation to recognize Maine’s iconic industry.
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Coast Guard rescues 6 people who abandoned flaming trawler
The captain, 4 crew members and an NOAA observer used a life raft to escape the 81-foot Three Girls over 100 nautical miles off Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Shellfish harvesting ban in part of Casco Bay expected to end later this week
The Department of Marine Resources said the ban, effective along the coast from Freeport to Harpswell, will likely end on Wednesday or Thursday.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast tuna tournaments pitch in with science
Atlantic bluefin tuna populations are on the rebound, or so local scientists suggest.