right whales
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PublishedApril 18, 2022
Indie Film: Amid fishing gear fight, ‘Last of the Right Whales’ highlights inter-species responsibility
The documentary by Canadian filmmaker Nadine Pequeneza, screening next week at Nickelodeon, is 'really a film about us.'
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Are the whales leaving? Gulf of Maine research raises questions about new lobstering rules
The endangered North Atlantic right whale's preferred food source is moving north, out of Maine waters. Lobstermen say the change warrants a second look at new fishing restrictions set to take effect May 1.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Maine politicians ask for more time to meet lobstering rules to protect whales
The rules call for gear conversion by May 1, but the new gear isn't available to most fishermen, they said.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
$30 million fund to help lobstermen meet new rules gets strong support in Maine House
An initial 116-18 vote shows bipartisan support for aid to the industry in complying with new federal requirements meant to protect right whales.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach
The head of the Maine Lobstermen's Association emphasized at a hospitality industry event Wednesday the threats the industry faces through new regulations and legal challenges.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
Maine lobster industry fights lawsuit that aims to shut down fishery
The Center for Biological Diversity and others argue new federal restrictions being contested by the industry aren't enough to save endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
PETA defends ‘Don’t eat fish’ ads at jetport after Gov. Mills seeks their removal
Mills sent a letter to jetport officials asking that they be taken down, and state Rep. Genevieve McDonald, D-Deer Isle, called the ads 'appalling.'
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2022
Gov. Mills asks Portland jetport to remove signs asking travelers not to eat fish
The signs, which say, 'Save the whales: Don't eat fish,' were paid for by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Committee rejects proposal for Maine lobster industry legal defense fund
Industry representatives and state officials said the bill could have unintended consequences and might be unconstitutional.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2022
Maine lobster at risk of losing a sustainability label over right whale concerns
The California-based Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program is considering which species to add to its 'red list.'
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