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Fisheries & Marine
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Restoration of Atlantic salmon habitat in Maine is priority of NOAA grant
Updated: September 27, 2023The iconic species once returned by the hundreds of thousands to most major rivers along the northeastern U.S. Today, only small numbers of the fish are seen in Maine.
Updated: September 27, 2023
For lobster industry, $82M right whale study grant is a hopeful sign
Updated: September 26, 2023A lobster trade association “is hopeful that more robust data will replace the government’s overly pessimistic assumptions” about the industry’s impact on the whale.”
Updated: September 26, 2023
Maine Lobster Week rolls out red carpet for foodies
Updated: September 22, 2023Lobster rolls and a whole lot more will be tempting diners at establishments across Maine from Sept. 24-30.
Updated: September 22, 2023
$500K FAME loan comes through for $2M research station on Hurricane Island
September 18, 2023The funding comes from a forgivable loan program for businesses and nonprofits, through the Finance Authority of Maine.
September 18, 2023
As Hurricane Lee churns toward New England, Maine businesses batten down the hatches
September 14, 2023As Hurricane Lee makes its steady push toward Maine, power companies, boatyards, cruise ships and tour operators hunker down.
September 14, 2023
Four-wheel drive, food runs: What it takes to build a $2M research center on Hurricane Island
Updated: September 8, 2023The new field research station is one of only two in the Gulf of Maine. The goal is to serve as a state-of-the art science facility and a hub to connect local students, teachers, scientists, community leaders and fishermen in shared efforts to
Updated: September 8, 2023
Container shipping falters at world's largest ports, but Portland bucks trend
Updated: September 6, 2023Portland has seen steady growth with Eimskip continuing to serve international markets, bringing imports of fresh salmon from Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Updated: September 6, 2023
UMaine’s latest workforce training program to address changing oceans
Updated: September 6, 2023Students will generate new data, tools and information about the effects of a rapidly changing ocean on local ecosystems.
Updated: September 6, 2023
Kingfish Maine's plans for Jonesport aquaculture facility are upheld in court
August 31, 2023Kingfish Maine plans to build a $110 million land-based recirculating aquaculture system facility in Jonesport to raise yellowtail kingfish.
August 31, 2023
Maine conference will explore seaweed’s potential as food, bioplastic and medicine
August 30, 2023“Seagriculture USA puts Maine on the world map as an innovator in seaweed farming and harvesting,” said Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Ccommissioner Heather Johnson.
August 30, 2023
Biddeford seaweed producer Ocean’s Balance partners with New Brunswick supplier
August 29, 2023The goal is to expand its product offerings. Aqua Veggies is North America’s largest supplier of dulse, a red seaweed that grows in only few places throughout the world.
August 29, 2023
Stonington nonprofit awarded $470K to improve safety training for fishermen
August 24, 2023Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. The Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries will train 250 high school students, particularly in areas near commercial lobstering zones.
August 24, 2023
Fishermen urged to watch out for bright orange sailing drones in Gulf of Maine
Updated: August 23, 2023The 33-foot-long drones combine wind propulsion and solar sensors to perform data collection.
Updated: August 23, 2023
Portland Lobster Co. buys lobster pound on Bailey Island in Casco Bay
August 22, 2023Maine’s working waterfront properties are scarce these days. The buyer of a Casco Bay lobster-buying wharf intends to maintain its traditional use.
August 22, 2023
Cousins Maine Lobster continues expansion push with launch of Maryland franchise
August 14, 2023Cousins Maine Lobster was founded in 2012 with a single food truck and then grew nationally after appearing on the TV pitch show "Shark Tank."
August 14, 2023
Sea farmers get another tool to help boost business
Updated: August 10, 2023A new manual outlines financial resources available to the aquaculture industry. It comes at a time when many small businesses are developing business plans to scale operations.
Updated: August 10, 2023
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