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Fisheries & Marine
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40 Under 40: Alexa Coulombe McGovern is a mom on a mission to fight plastic pollution with kelp
Updated: October 6, 2025The flounder of Dirigo Sea Farm says that becoming a mom and cancer patient inspired her to do something to limit exposure to environmental toxins.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Two Maine brands join forces for a coastal-inspired collection
Updated: November 13, 2025Sea Bags and Rugged Seas have created limited-edition totes and wristlets.
Updated: November 13, 2025
More startup incubators start up: Public and private organizations join forces to stoke entrepreneurs
Updated: September 8, 2025Partnerships, collaborations and facilities are popping up to support startups and entrepreneurs in fields ranging from life sciences to food production to marine biotechnology.
Updated: September 8, 2025
Ocean farming and fishing diversification are the focus of Island Institute grants
Updated: September 5, 2025From a solar-powered kelp nursery to adaptation for an Islesboro road that’s a lifeline for the island, recipients span aquaculture, fishery diversification and climate solutions.
Updated: September 5, 2025
Gear for growing scallops is harvesting shellfish — and awards
Updated: September 1, 2025Seascale, founded by Charles Walsh and Jon Steuber, swept the competition’s three prize categories, receiving $20,000 as the judge’s Pitch Prize winner, $3,000 as the Founder’s Choice award and $2,000 by audience voting.
Updated: September 1, 2025
Making waves in Maine: ‘Lift All Boats’ program mentors teens in the art of lobstering
Updated: September 1, 2025The nonprofit mentorship program by the team behind Luke’s Lobster aims to give high school students an entry point into lobstering either as a hobby or livelihood.
Updated: September 1, 2025
Ahoy! Moosehead Lake’s fabled steamship Katahdin still chugging
Updated: August 25, 2025Mainebiz contributing photographer Jim Neuger spends an afternoon on Moosehead Lake's historic "steamship" Katahdin, known to fans as the Kate.
Updated: August 25, 2025
Maine regulator acquires remotely operated vehicle to assess aquaculture sites
August 20, 2025Previously, scientists plunged in with dive equipment and recording devices — a time consuming and labor-intensive process.
August 20, 2025
Accelerator will help Maine fishing industry start up side gigs
Updated: August 19, 2025Business development tools, resources and programs are on tap with the state’s first accelerator program for the fishing industry.
Updated: August 19, 2025
Downeast supplier of marine specimens forges global distribution agreement
August 6, 2025Gulf of Maine Inc., a marine specimen supplier in the Washington County town of Pembroke, is expanding into international distribution and B2B services.
August 6, 2025
Maine Boat and Home Show to make its return in Rockland
August 6, 2025After cancelling last year's event, the show is set for a return to Rockland’s Harbor Park for annual in-the-water boat show, running this weekend.
August 6, 2025
Bill would give tax credits to working waterfronts at risk of natural disaster damage
August 4, 2025The bill would help water-dependent businesses shore up coastal infrastructure against worsening storm damage.
August 4, 2025
Island Institute explores ways Maine's seafood industry could reduce carbon footprint
July 24, 2025The Island Institute partnered with seven seafood businesses to measure their carbon footprint.
July 24, 2025
Golden: More time needed to study any impact lobster industry has on right whale population
July 23, 2025U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is urging the House Natural Resources Committee to extend a moratorium on fishing regulations designed to protect whales until 2035.
July 23, 2025
Portland seafood processor to be acquired by NY importer
July 14, 2025Bristol Seafood, a well-known presence on the Portland waterfront, will be acquired by Mark Foods, a seafood importer, processor and marketer based in the Big Apple.
July 14, 2025
Midcoast boatbuilder teams with Ocean State designer on 95-foot sailing yacht
July 13, 2025The vessel, which Rockport Marine expects to complete this fall, has been years in the making and positions the boatyard to better take on European rivals.
July 13, 2025
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