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Fisheries & Marine
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BIW faces potential loss of workers as vaccine deadline looms
October 26, 2021Due to a federal mandate, Bath Iron Works faces the potential loss of workers who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
October 26, 2021
Maine aquaculturists issue nation’s first occupational standards for growing industry
Updated: October 21, 2021The standards, based on a collaboration between farmers and the educational community, aim to help ensure that Maine aquaculture businesses have the skills and training needed to compete in a global market.
Updated: October 21, 2021
Maine's lobstering industry wins temporary halt to offshore fishing ban
Updated: October 18, 2021The federal government says the area that would be closed is a seasonal route for the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Industry advocates say the closure and other new rules will endanger the lobster fishery.
Updated: October 18, 2021
Island Institute’s new head lays out long-term sustainability goal
Updated: October 18, 2021The president of the Rockland-based nonprofit has set an ambitious 10-year goal: helping Maine's maritime economy fight against climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Updated: October 18, 2021
Harbor horizons: New waterfront investment seeks to enhance Camden’s power of attraction
Updated: October 18, 2021A 2020 fire severely damaged Lyman-Morse's facility on Camden Harbor, but the boatbuilder is rebuilding there. The president of the Thomaston-based company views the project as a way to serve both the customer base and the community.
Updated: October 18, 2021
The Damariscotta region is rich in all things oyster
Updated: October 18, 2021Can the Maine midcoast be to oysters what California's Napa Valley is to wine? Oysters have long been harvested along the Damariscotta River, and the industry is spreading. Maine produced 10 million oysters last year.
Updated: October 18, 2021
Industry input may help shape future of Portland Fish Pier, Exchange
October 12, 2021The Portland Fish Pier and the Portland Fish Exchange are under scrutiny, and tenants and other users are providing feedback on issues such as hours of operation, mix of harvesters represented, and interaction with the public.
October 12, 2021
Gulf of Maine Research Institute will use $750K grant to expand region's 'blue economy'
October 1, 2021GMRI’s Blue Economy Initiative envisions a “Gulf of Maine corridor” from Maine to Boston as a global hub of innovation. The grant aims to enhance the region’s seafood industry, create high-quality jobs, and generate blue economy entrepreneurship.
October 1, 2021
With Maine partnership, hospitality giant Aramark will buy more New England seafood
September 30, 2021Aramark with increase local seafood sourcing in New England for some large accounts, through a partnership with the Portland-based Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
September 30, 2021
Next: It's been a year of adaptation for Luke Holden, founder of Luke’s Lobster
Updated: October 4, 2021When overseas business nose-dived and the pandemic shuttered restaurants, Holden expanded the company’s branded grocery line and created an online seafood market to help fishermen have a place to sell their harvest.
Updated: October 4, 2021
Lobster marketing group to promote little-used ingredient for recipes
September 29, 2021Consumers may be familiar with whole lobster as their meal highlight. A new marketing campaign promotes the use of mince as an ingredient in products such as lobster butter.
September 29, 2021
Maine lobster industry groups sue feds over plan to protect right whales
Updated: September 28, 2021The complaints say the plan is based on flawed data and fails to account for the positive impact of conservation measures already adopted by Maine’s lobster fishery. Federal regulators are "targeting Maine lobstermen because it is easy,” said an
Updated: September 28, 2021
Mills urges feds to suspend whale protection rule that could cost Maine millions
Updated: September 27, 2021Gov. Janet Mills called for suspension or delay of a rule that places a seasonal lobstering ban in some waters and imposes new gear marking and modification requirements. Costs and revenue losses for Maine are projected to be over $30 million.
Updated: September 27, 2021
Bremen-based Community Shellfish opens Connecticut outpost
Updated: September 20, 2021Community Shellfish has opened a Connecticut warehouse to reach customers in affluent markets directly, rather than relying on middlemen distributors.
Updated: September 20, 2021
Downeast conservation project expected to have economic benefits
September 17, 2021A new conservation protection project in Hancock County is expected to provide both environmental and economic benefits to the region on 13,500 acres west of Cherryfield. The acquisition provides recreational opportunities and wildlife passage.
September 17, 2021
Kelp grower completes funding round, adds business partners
September 17, 2021Atlantic Sea Farms, a commercial kelp grower and processor, is preparing to expand with the completion of a funding round, the addition of business partners and board members and a move to a much larger facility.
September 17, 2021
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