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Fisheries & Marine
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UMaine, lobster industry partner to map fishing and avoid conflict with wind turbines
Updated: June 3, 2022Commercial fishermen are concerned that offshore wind development could result in lost fishing grounds and pose navigation and safety concerns.
Updated: June 3, 2022
Maine Maritime Academy's new training ship bears Castine name, but almost didn't
June 2, 2022The U.S. Maritime Administration had originally planned to designate Maine Maritime Academy's training vessel as hailing from Virginia. With pushback from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the agency has changed course.
June 2, 2022
A Maine kelp business on global stage at World Economic Forum in Davos
Updated: June 2, 2022The prestigious global gathering provided the CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms a chance to champion a different approach to building food systems in the face of climate change.
Updated: June 2, 2022
Roux Institute's plans for former B&M factory raise razing questions for historic pier
Updated: June 1, 2022The Roux Institute has ambitious plans for the former B&M baked bean factory and its grounds in Portland. But first, there's a 109-year-old pier that needs to be demolished.
Updated: June 1, 2022
Maine business delegation pitches state exports at meeting in Cuba
May 27, 2022Delegates represented Maine exports including frozen fish products, apples, seed potatoes and vegetable seeds.
May 27, 2022
Aquafarm company files complaint against DMR over Frenchman Bay application
Updated: May 27, 2022A deadline for submitting required information was "arbitrarily" set despite the fish farmer’s attempt to act in good faith, the complaint says.
Updated: May 27, 2022
King, Collins blast fed failure to delay new lobster gear rules
May 26, 2022U.S. Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, lashed out at federal authorities for failure to give lobsterman two more months to implement the rules.
May 26, 2022
Casco Bay mussel farm doubles production in two years
Updated: May 24, 2022Before the pandemic, the farm’s biggest year was 300,000 pounds. In 2021, it produced 600,000 pounds. “Mussels are flying off the shelf,” said a co-owner.
Updated: May 24, 2022
Dutch cleantech startup to establish US headquarters in Portland
Updated: May 23, 2022Finsulate, which makes an antifouling treatment for vessels and floating infrastructure, has growth in mind as the company lays anchor in Portland after a year of Maine market research.
Updated: May 23, 2022
Acadia superintendent warns of potential effect of proposed salmon farm
May 18, 2022While commercial fishing and aquaculture activities are part of the bay’s heritage, the latest proposal “is fundamentally different” from other activities, said opponents.
May 18, 2022
Scrappy small businesses: Despite labor shortages and supply chain issues, there’s optimism
Updated: May 16, 2022Many small businesses are looking beyond the pandemic with a sense of excitement. There's a vigorous spirit in Maine's small-business community, despite difficulties including staffing shortages and supply chain woes.
Updated: May 16, 2022
Next move remains unclear for proposed Frenchman Bay salmon farm
May 11, 2022It’s too soon to speculate how the Norwegian company proposing the operation will proceed after the state nixed its applications last month, said a project manager.
May 11, 2022
Maine Port Authority promotes interim leader to executive director
May 9, 2022Matthew Burns, former deck officer and Maine Maritime Academy graduate, is now executive director of the Maine Port Authority after serving in an interim role for the past year.
May 9, 2022
Federal disaster declaration allocates $7M for Maine herring industry
Updated: May 9, 2022Since 2019, catch limits have been reduced by more than 80%. The money will assist fishermen and marine businesses, and can be used for activities including vessel buybacks and job retraining.
Updated: May 9, 2022
Maine’s 2021 seafood harvest bests all-time record by over 20%
May 4, 2022The 2021 harvest of $891 million topped the previous overall record set in 2016 of $734 million.
May 4, 2022
Fishermen’s association triples community investments in five years
Updated: May 4, 2022The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has expanded its donor base, income and community programs. Fishermen Feeding Mainers represents $500,000 raised and spent in 2021 alone.
Updated: May 4, 2022
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