Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills and Shawn Moody offer their take on topics like climate change and supporting farmers.
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Defenders of endangered right whales pursue limits on aquaculture
The threat of entanglements extends beyond the lobster industry, say advocates, pointing to Maine’s rapidly growing farmed-fisheries sector.
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Proposal for 40-acre oyster farm in Maquoit Bay draws opposition in Brunswick
Some residents say the operation would be industrial-sized and too disruptive, but the business owners and others say the concerns are unwarranted.
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Chance meeting at Harpswell tidepool set Meredith White on a career path
Now she’s running research and development for Mook Sea Farm.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Source
Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
As regional and global markets clamor for cold water shellfish, the state’s producers look to expand their market base.
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Maine’s elver season shut down 2 weeks early as off-book sales disrupt quota
Marine resources officials impose an emergency rule after investigators discover some fishermen have sold baby eels for cash, skirting an electronic swipe-card system implemented to avoid overfishing.