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Fisheries & Marine
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Looking for ‘boat-to-fork’ seafood? There’s an app for that
September 5, 2024A social media campaign aims to increase the visibility of domestic seafood harvesters and businesses that sell their catch directly to consumers rather than rely on supply chains.
September 5, 2024
FocusMaine adds state economist and former Good Shepherd president to board
September 4, 2024FocusMaine added Kristen Miale, the former president of the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, and Amanda Rector, the state economist for Maine, to its board.
September 4, 2024
Rangeley-based M&H Construction pitches in on Kennebago headwaters restoration
Updated: September 16, 2024With the help of Rangeley-based M&H Construction and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Gulf of Maine Coastal Program, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust replaced three culverts with open-bottom bridges this summer.
Updated: September 16, 2024
Electrifying the fleet: Biddeford company takes aim at converting commercial vessels to electric
August 25, 2024Electric engines have started to become popular on recreational vessels, and now Maine Electric Boat sees an opportunity in converting commercial work craft to battery-powered propulsion.
August 25, 2024
Next up for Maine aquaculture training — community engagement
Updated: August 26, 2024A new ambassador program aims to engage growers, fishermen and coastal residents in discussion about aquaculture, filling a gap in communication and mentoring opportunities at the community level.
Updated: August 26, 2024
Portland cuts ribbon on Mavodones public landing
Updated: August 26, 2024The landing is expected to help address a shortage of dock space and provide greater space and access to various uses.
Updated: August 26, 2024
From food to flip-flops, Bigelow Lab’s $7M collaboration will study uses for sea algae
August 23, 2024Algae-based products and services are part of a rapidly expanding “blue economy” that can provide opportunities for socially conscious startups.
August 23, 2024
FocusMaine hires finance, grants and administration manager
August 19, 2024FocusMaine, a private-sector initiative to create jobs in agriculture, aquaculture and biopharmaceuticals, has hired Joanna Benoit as its new finance, grants, and administration manager.
August 19, 2024
Lobstermen watch for progress as feds invest $9M to help endangered right whales
Updated: August 16, 2024Funds will help fishermen assess ropeless lobstering technology; and to improve monitoring and modeling to identify whale distribution and habitat-use patterns.
Updated: August 16, 2024
The Mi’kmaq Nation’s farm, fish-growing operation feeds demand for traditional foods
Updated: August 19, 2024Since the Mi’kmaq Nation in Presque Isle started a community garden and a brook trout hatchery, they've became game-changers in providing healthy, culturally relevant food to the community and beyond.
Updated: August 19, 2024From the Editor: Tackling housing, aquaculture and potatoes in northern Maine
Updated: August 19, 2024Photographer Fred Field has been a road warrior for Mainebiz.
Updated: August 19, 2024
Kittery startup expands R&D on kelp extract for use in skin care products
Updated: August 13, 2024The bootstrap company was awarded a $175,000 grant to research 'green' extraction of bioactive compounds from Maine seaweed. The chemicals are used in skin care products.
Updated: August 13, 2024
$25M in state funds will help 39 communities rebuild from winter storms
August 12, 2024Roads, bridges, wastewater stations and drainage infrastructure are among projects targeted for storm repair and resilience projects.
August 12, 2024
After 8 years of restoration, Kittery life-saving station is Maine's newest museum
Updated: August 16, 2024The Wood Island station, built in 1908, once housed rescue crews who rowed open boats to reach mariners in distress. Now the life-saving building has a new life.
Updated: August 16, 2024
USDA grant will help UMaine team turn forest products into jet fuel, fish feed
Updated: August 6, 2024Developing such new products from waste wood could ultimately generate additional revenue streams for Maine's forest-related industries.
Updated: August 6, 2024
Meet the 2024 Mainebiz Women to Watch
Updated: August 5, 2024Now in their 15th year, the Mainebiz Women to Watch awards honor women who have demonstrated leadership in wide-ranging sectors of business, health care and the nonprofit world.
Updated: August 5, 2024
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