Maine lobstermen are waiting to see what federal officials propose, after a judge ordered regulators to create a new set of rules to protect endangered right whales.
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State shutting down commercial menhaden season
The fish, also known as pogy, has become popular bait for the lobster fishery after the herring fishery collapsed.
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NOAA lays out plans for expanded testing of ropeless fishing technology
Federal regulators prepare for widespread adoption of the gear in an effort to protect endangered right whales.
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Fishery interests urge judge to rule in lobster lawsuit
At the crux of the case is a dispute over how risk is being calculated in federal protections of right whales.
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Commission delays decision on changing minimum size of harvested lobsters
Regulators are investigating further the impact of the proposal on dealers and processors who import Canadian lobster.
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Federal commission considers increasing legal size of lobsters to protect fishery
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will consider new regulations when it meets Tuesday in Virginia.
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Seaweed helps Maine lobstermen ride the storm of climate change
As climate change causes Maine’s coastal waters to warm, underwater life, and the economy built around it, has shifted dramatically, and seaweed is a new cash crop.
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State to reimburse 2022 license costs for fishing, aquaculture industries
The state will use $8.3 million in federal funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act to reimburse the costs of commercial harvesting licenses and some fees.
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Scientists see long-term hope for Maine’s lobster fishery despite warming waters
Ongoing research suggests that Maine’s unique oceanographic features should help keep waters suitable for lobsters, and that continued conservation measures can keep the fishery resilient against future threats.
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No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state’s most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.