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Fisheries & Marine
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From legends to Lady Gaga: World’s first digital lobster museum is a love letter to Maine
Updated: April 16, 2025The Maine Lobster Museum, set to open its digital doors on May 8, will offer visitors a virtual tour of all things lobster from biology to culinary traditions and Lady Gaga’s famous bejeweled headpiece.
Updated: April 16, 2025
Scallop fishermen face tough choices after the federal fishery is paused
April 15, 2025A number of Maine fisherman set up operations in Gloucester, Mass., during peak scallop season. But NOAA's pause on the scallop season has put some Mainers in limbo.
April 15, 2025
Jonesport land-based fish farm set to move forward after winning appeal
April 11, 2025The construction timeline, originally planned to break ground in 2023, will be determined by current economic and financial conditions, which the company is assessing.
April 11, 2025
A trust banks groundfish and scallop quotas for Maine fishermen
Updated: April 8, 2025The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association in Brunswick and the Maine chapter of the Nature Conservancy said the Fisheries Trust of Maine is designed to ensure that there are permits and quotas available for fishermen to lease.
Updated: April 8, 2025
Casco Bay municipalities get help in making waterfront planning decisions
March 28, 2025Greater Portland Council of Governments upgraded information to help Casco Bay municipalities, harbormasters, aquaculture farmers and coastal stakeholders manage nearshore resources more effectively.
March 28, 2025
Maine poised to leverage ‘blue economy’ opportunities, despite obstacles
Updated: April 1, 2025Maine has a long history of sustainable use of its ocean and coastal resources. But the state’s efforts to support ocean-related industries have been “disorganized.”
Updated: April 1, 2025
After 22 years, Portland Boat Show gets a new owner
March 27, 2025The long-running Portland Boat Show has transitioned to new owners. The Portland Sports Complex on Warren Avenue will continue to host the annual event.
March 27, 2025
Kelp burgers, seaweed-infused chocolate? Welcome to North America’s largest seaweed food fest
March 26, 2025Maine leads the nation in seaweed farming; one million pounds of kelp were harvested last spring. Seaweed Week is the largest seaweed food and drink festival in North America.
March 26, 2025
Maine seafood brands shine at Boston B2B event
Updated: March 25, 2025The Maine Seafood Reception, held in conjunction with the Seafood Expo North America, drew more than 200 industry attendees from across the United States.
Updated: March 25, 2025
Business Leaders: Deborah Bronk steers Bigelow Lab expansion to boost reach, programming
Updated: March 24, 2025Deborah Bronk is leading Bigelow Lab's expansion with the upcoming opening of its $31 million, 25,000-square-foot Center for Ocean Education and Innovation, to support expanded programming and solutions-focused science.
Updated: March 24, 2025
Coalition launches education campaign to support Maine aquaculture industry
Updated: March 17, 2025The goal is to provide education around farmed seafood’s contributions to Maine and the regulations governing it.
Updated: March 17, 2025
With retirement on the horizon, director of Downeast Institute reflects on a decade of change
Updated: March 5, 2025The goal is to find a successor with the background and ability to take the institute to the next level. “We have so much potential and so much lined up to help us grow.”
Updated: March 5, 2025
Maine Sea Grant loses federal funding, sparking concern about coastal communities, fisheries
March 2, 2025“Every fishing town in Maine will be affected by this shutdown,” said one fisherman. The program supports marine and coastal research, education and outreach.
March 2, 2025
Maine lobster catch hits a 6-year low in 2024
March 2, 2025While lobster supply again declined, the price paid to lobstermen was a the second-highest on record.
March 2, 2025
Maine's former USDA Rural Development director takes post at a Portland nonprofit
February 27, 2025The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has hired Rhiannon Hampson as vice president for economic development.
February 27, 2025
Mills' pick to lead Marine Resources comes from within department
February 27, 2025Carl Wilson has been a fisheries scientist and lead lobster biologist at the department for 26 years. The nomination goes to the Legislature for consideration.
February 27, 2025
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