fishing industry
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PublishedJuly 29, 2022
Ships must slow down more often to save right whales, regulators say
Vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear are the biggest threats to the giant animals, which number fewer than 340 and are dwindling in population.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Brunswick artist celebrates the fishermen behind the industry
Matt Barter has used his creative talent to portray the working harbors of Maine for much of his life. Now he's using is work to raise money for Maine Coast Fishermen's Association.
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Whale entanglements drop, but remain major threat, government reports
Four of the 53 whales entangled in 2020 were North Atlantic right whales, which are in the midst of population decline due to recent years of high mortality and poor reproduction.
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Fishing feud at bottom of the world splits U.S. and UK over Russia
For the 1st time since governments banded together 40 years ago to protect marine life near the South Pole, deep-sea fishing for Chilean sea bass is proceeding this season without any catch limit.
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PublishedJune 20, 2022
Maine business group seeks rare deal to export ‘cape shark’ to Cuba
Although U.S. export to the Caribbean's largest island is rare, the Maine delegation's leader is a seasoned veteran of Cuban trade and one of few Americans with an export license.
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PublishedJune 16, 2022
Dwindling catch puts future of Portland Fish Exchange in jeopardy
Its board is starting a process that could lead to the end of the 35-year-old fish auction on Portland's waterfront.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
Vegan Kitchen: ‘Ghost’ gear haunts Maine waters, threatening wildlife
A diver's discoveries shed light on an intensifying marine menace: Discarded fishing lines and nets, broken buoys and traps.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
U.S. fishing haul fell 10% during first pandemic year
Some of the largest value seafood species were once again New England staples, such as lobster, a fishery anchored in Maine, and sea scallops, many of which come to the docks in Massachusetts.
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Maine baby eel industry had one of its best seasons, netting $20 million
The per-pound price of $2,162 was the third-highest in state history.
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PublishedMay 8, 2022
Midcoast fishermen learn how to save themselves on Cundy’s Harbor
Last week, a Massachusetts-based organization held a free, two-day safety training for Midcoast fishermen.
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