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$400K in federal funds may help open new markets for Maine aquaculture

Staff Updated: February 8, 2021

Even before the pandemic, growers expressed interest in exploring new, out-of-state markets. Now, that's considered a necessity. The project will explore new markets, assess the seafood supply chain and seek synergies between farmed and wild seafood

Staff Updated: February 8, 2021
Maine lobster promotion group reports good results from marketing pivot

Laurie Schreiber February 5, 2021

A first-ever promotional campaign with a grocery chain generated a 79% increase in its lobster sales. The promotions helped offset sales lost when restaurants closed down.

Laurie Schreiber February 5, 2021
Bigelow researchers explore seaweed farming's benefits for ocean health

Staff February 4, 2021

Researchers are working with mussel and seaweed farmers to test kelp’s potential to buffer seawater acidity and create bigger harvests in the process. Kelp soaks up carbon dioxide like a sponge, creating a "halo" of improved water conditions that

Staff February 4, 2021
Mills wants to freeze near-shore wind development in response to fishing concerns

Staff January 25, 2021

Gov. Janet Mills is proposing a 10-year moratorium on new wind-power projects in ocean waters managed by the state. But the measure may be little solace to groups concerned about a research array of wind turbines to be sited farther offshore.

Staff January 25, 2021
Overfished 25 years ago, Maine sea urchins eyed as aquaculture candidate

Staff Updated: January 25, 2021

The spiky creatures are valued for their tasty roe. Maine’s wild stocks were overfished in the 1990s. Researchers are looking at new farming techniques.

Staff Updated: January 25, 2021
Fishery group pans proposed salmon farm off Gouldsboro

Staff Updated: January 20, 2021

An aquaculture startup plans to operate closed deep-water pens for raising fish. But opponents call it “industrialized aquaculture” and said lobstermen are concerned about losing bottom and potential environmental damage.

Staff Updated: January 20, 2021
In-person Portland boat show planned for July

Staff January 19, 2021

With nearly 17 acres of waterfront space available, organizers expect there will be plenty of room for exhibitors and visitors to spread out for the show, founded in 1987. The "pandemic pause" ruled out the original timeframe of March for this year'

Staff January 19, 2021
Maine helps launch federal program to train next generation of fishermen

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 15, 2021

The average age of Maine fishermen is over 50. “We’re doing a lot of work to make sure the fish stocks are in good shape,” says the head of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association. “We need to make sure the fishermen are there to take advantage of

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 15, 2021
Fishermen say Mills' offshore wind plan is short-circuiting input process

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2021

The state proposes to install a research array in a location to be determined with fishing industry input. But the timeline “allows for neither adequate planning nor engagement with the fishing industry,” wrote one industry group last week.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2021
2021 forecast for Maine's marine industries: Shipyards will continue to grow

Mainebiz Staff Updated: January 11, 2021

The two largest yards in the state have been steadily growing despite the pandemic, and have a stream of work and facility upgrades lined up for the year.

Mainebiz Staff Updated: January 11, 2021
2020 in review: Lobstering sees a major shift in buyers

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 11, 2021

Harvesting dipped in the early days of the pandemic, but Maine's lobster industry rebounded in an unexpected way.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 11, 2021
2020 in review: A Belfast shipyard benefitted when pandemic ‘pushed people outdoors’

Peter Van Allen Updated: January 11, 2021

This marine services and shipbuilding company weathered the storms of 2020, especially after sales of new vessels went off the charts.

Peter Van Allen Updated: January 11, 2021
No one saw 2020 coming, and yet … some businesses thrived

Updated: January 11, 2021

A year ago, Mainebiz asked 20 business leaders for their outlook for 2020. Most painted a picture of a continued booming real estate market and consumer spending, coupled with the challenge of an ongoing labor shortage.

Updated: January 11, 2021
Belfast salmon company now faces 3 lawsuits over marketing, with $10M in potential claims

William Hall Updated: January 6, 2021

Ducktrap River of Maine and its parent company, Mowi ASA, of Bergen, Norway, now face two federal class-action suits in addition to one reported last summer by Mainebiz.

William Hall Updated: January 6, 2021
With $500K award, Local Catch Network will grow ‘boat-to-fork’ market

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 4, 2021

Driven by the pandemic, the nonprofit network saw a 191% increase of participants over the last six months. “We might be at this interesting tipping point for local seafood systems,” founder Joshua Stoll says in a Q&A with Mainebiz.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 4, 2021
EU tariff on lobster clears final hurdle, opening market for Maine exports

Staff December 28, 2020

Before tariffs on U.S. lobster were imposed in 2017, the European Union was a top destination for Maine's top-selling marine species, accounting for 15-20% of lobster exports. Eliminating the tariffs will level the playing field between the U.S. and

Staff December 28, 2020

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