lobster fishery

Published
April 29, 2025

Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored

A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?
Published
March 10, 2025

Freeport’s working waterfront goes electric

The Island Institute launched a toolkit for those eyeing marine electrification. Some local aquaculture farms are already pivoting, transforming Maine’s coastline one boat at a time.
Published
February 28, 2025

Maine lobstermen hauled smallest catch in 15 years

But they raked in the second-highest price per pound in the fishery's history in 2024.
Published
February 20, 2025

Lobstermen see controversial fishing gear in action for the first time

In Jonesport, the lobstermen were skeptical. But organizers don't want an endorsement, they just want lobstermen to see the gear for themselves.
Published
February 4, 2025

Lobster regulators repeal minimum size increase after years of backlash in Maine

The vote relieves the pressure of an impending deadline to comply with the law by this summer. Now, the lobster industry must find a different solution to protect declining populations.

Published
January 27, 2025

Here’s what the latest global climate assessment means for Maine

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new global assessment outlining a path toward a sustainable future. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute was one of two experts from the U.S. chosen to contribute. Here’s her take on what ‘transformative change’ could mean for working waterfronts.
Published
January 10, 2025

Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules

Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Published
December 13, 2024

Some fishermen see Trump as a friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

Conservation groups who have pushed for stricter rules and fishing standards said they're also waiting to see the direction Trump takes fisheries and ocean policy.
Published
November 21, 2024

A dive to declutter Boothbay Harbor

OceansWide, a group dedicated to removing marine litter, invited The Times Record on one of its last dives of the season. What surfaced? Critters, sea squirts and a lone golf ball — plus a spark of inspiration for the Gulf of Maine.
Published
June 8, 2024

Portland’s working waterfront showcased at annual open house

The 9th annual Walk the Working Waterfront featured fishermen, seafood producers, restaurants, nonprofits and others who call Portland Harbor home.

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