The surprising invasion of phytoplankton affects hundreds of acres of clam flats in Freeport and Brunswick and at least 12 mussel and oyster farms.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Marine resources commissioner opposes task force to study addiction in fishing industry
Patrick Keliher of the Department of Marine Resources says the problem affects many industries, and fishing shouldn’t be singled out.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine fishermen get boost from conservation grant
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association receives $100,000 to help restore fisheries.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Dramatic changes may be in the works for New England fisheries
Proposed new rules on marine fisheries in New England would open up scallop fishing at the northern edge of Georges Bank while closing the Great South Channel.
Posted inNew England
Leftover lead fishing tackle still poisoning N.H.’s loons
Although a 2016 state law prohibits its sale and use, the aquatic birds continue to be at risk.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine shrimp fishery looks unlikely to reopen in 2018
If a recommendation from a shrimp advisory committee is accepted, it will mark the fourth straight year of closure.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Faced with threat to shellfish industry, Maine has its head in the sand
It shouldn’t be left to volunteers to lead the charge against rising ocean acidity that could damage the marine economy.
Posted inBusiness, New England, News
Government shuts down fishing group led by the ‘Codfather’
The commercial operations of Carlos Rafael – who was sentenced to prison in September – lose their approval to fish through 2018.
Posted inMeet, Source
Scientist Steve Eayrs knows how to build a better fish trap
It helps that he got his start as a fisherman.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
A critical fishery left vulnerable to one company’s exploitation
Regulators shouldn’t allow Omega Protein to increase its harvest of the water-filtering menhaden.