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New rules aim to save southern New England lobster fishery

by PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Presss May 2, 2016May 2, 2016

New regulations will be phased in by June 2019.

As many as 10 percent of lobsters die on their way to market, many because of rough handling, Jean Lavallee is telling fishermen in Maine this week.

by Staff Reports April 15, 2016November 16, 2016

The federal agency says it is working to keep exports of live North American lobsters flowing to the European Union.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

A record that follows fish from boat to market would benefit Mainers who do it the right way.

by From staff reports March 31, 2016November 16, 2016

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s forecast could be affected by next week’s anticipated cold snap.

Although many want to end the long waits and limited access to the profitable industry, the latest proposal won’t do it, critics tell legislators.