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Fisheries & Marine
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Cousins Maine Lobster expands in franchising frenzy
April 28, 2022With a half dozen new locations planned this quarter, the business that began a decade ago with a single food truck now spans the country. Despite its California headquarters, the company does have Maine roots.
April 28, 2022
Maine's most lucrative fishery closes the season at an eye-popping $2,100 a pound
April 25, 2022The average per pound value this year has also exceeded $2,000 per pound, which has only happened three other times in the history of the fishery, the Department of Marine Resources said.
April 25, 2022
State nixes applications for large salmon farm on Frenchman Bay
April 21, 2022The Department of Marine Resources cited American Aquafarms' failure to meet criteria for a proposed source of young salmon. But the company can submit a new application. “We should not assume the fight is over,” said Friends of Acadia.
April 21, 2022
Island oyster farm wins judge’s award in Mount Desert Business Boot Camp
April 20, 2022The bootstrap oyster-growing operation off the Cranberry Isles will plant 300,000 oyster seeds this year. It takes four years to grow a crop.
April 20, 2022
Gouldsboro seaweed farmer gets $650K to develop new cultivation systems
April 15, 2022Springtide Seaweed will refine its nursery technologies to enable production of high-value nori and dulse red seaweed.
April 15, 2022
York County sea farmer collaborates with Ocean Spray on product using 'upcycled' seed
April 6, 2022Ocean Spray helped Atlantic Sea Farms think through its design of a new processing facility to work collaboratively on nutritional testing.
April 6, 2022
Maine aquaculture leader steps onto national stage
April 5, 2022Maine is viewed as a case study in how to do aquaculture right, says Sebastian Belle. National challenges include animal health, federal regulation, and cross-species and production method issues — all relevant to Maine growers.
April 5, 2022
Unity College partners with international group to train staff in 'ocean justice'
April 4, 2022The initiative comes at a time when many students no longer want to spend the time and money it takes to complete a baccalaureate program but seek career training.
April 4, 2022
Mills announces $16M in pandemic relief for Maine seafood businesses
Updated: April 1, 2022Eligible uses for funds from the Maine Seafood Dealer and Processors COVID-19 Response and Resilience Program include payroll costs and expenses and rent or mortgage payments.
Updated: April 1, 2022Whole Oceans moves closer to Bucksport salmon farm construction
March 31, 2022The company is moving forward with site preparation work for its facility to raise Atlantic salmon at the former Verso paper mill in Bucksport.
March 31, 2022
FocusMaine's inaugural president will step down
March 31, 2022FocusMaine, which seeks to spur job creation by investing in key industries, said President Kimberly Hamilton will step down July 1.
March 31, 2022
Maine seeks further delay on new lobster gear rules
March 31, 2022Citing supply chain issues, members of Maine's congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills are seeking an extra two months for lobstermen to implement the new rules.
March 31, 2022
Lubec seesaws on whether to place freeze on large-scale salmon farming
March 28, 2022The proposal responded to concerns around the potential for large finfish farms to expand into Maine. But Lubec residents have noted the contributions to the local economy by a current farmer.
March 28, 2022
BIW design, technical workers ratify union contract
March 23, 2022The new, four-year contract for 680 members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association calls for wage increases and other benefits.
March 23, 2022
Lamoine to intervene in Frenchman Bay aquaculture application
March 21, 2022Opponents say the proposal threatens local jobs in fishing and tourism and harm the environment. Advocates say large-scale farming of Atlantic salmon would help keep working waterfronts working as wild fisheries decline.
March 21, 2022
FocusMaine report cites job growth and investment in three key Maine industries
March 17, 2022Over the past four years, partnerships have created 800 jobs, supported over 160 companies, attracted new funding and engaged over 2,100 interns.
March 17, 2022
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