lobster fishery
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PublishedApril 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?
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedJune 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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