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Fisheries & Marine
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Lawmakers push to expand mental health benefits for commercial fishermen
December 12, 2023Commercial fishermen would get increased support for mental health under a bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.
December 12, 2023
Maine will get $17M to collect data on endangered North Atlantic right whale
December 12, 2023The funding comes at a time when the lobster industry is fending off efforts by regulators to restrict certain fishing gear. The industry says any new regulations could mean thousands of dollars in gear upgrades for individual lobster harvesters.
December 12, 2023
Maine will explore 'ropeless' lobstering gear with help of $5M in grants
November 28, 2023Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will help the state develop lobstering technology that eliminates the use of vertical lines, which can endanger North Atlantic right whales.
November 28, 2023
Portland startup Marin Skincare launches lobster-based lip treatment
November 20, 2023Founded out of the University of Maine Lobster Institute, Marin Skincare's first product was a body lotion that helps treat dry, aggravated skin associated with eczema, psoriasis and other dermatitis conditions.
November 20, 2023
Maine to spend $400K on studying how offshore wind power might affect fisheries
Updated: November 15, 2023A request for proposals, issued Nov. 8, is based on priorities identified by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium, an assembly of fisheries, wildlife and marine science and industry experts advising the state’s offshore wind research.
Updated: November 15, 2023
5 Portland businesses to be honored by city in return of annual awards
November 9, 2023The city of Portland's Annual Business Awards will return next week after a four-year hiatus. Winners range from a nonprofit to one of the state's largest health care providers.
November 9, 2023
Maine business accelerator will launch for ‘blue economy’ startups using AI
October 31, 2023Artificial intelligence can help analyze vast datasets, optimize resource management and predict environmental changes. Ocean applications include seafood tracing, carbon reduction and energy production.
October 31, 2023-
As lobster industry looks to reduce danger to right whales, their decline may be slowing
October 25, 2023The North Atlantic right whale still faces significant ongoing threats from human activities, including fishing gear entanglement. Development of 'ropeless gear' may help reduce the danger.
October 25, 2023 
Amid financial losses, Portland Fish Exchange may fold into pier authority
October 23, 2023The exchange, which functions as an auction house for landings of southern Maine groundfish, has already had to turn to the Portland Fish Authority for financial help.
October 23, 2023Feds chart Gulf of Maine waters for offshore wind power, avoiding key fishing grounds
October 20, 2023The proposed area for wind-power turbines covers 3.5 million acres of ocean, lying 23 to 120 miles off the coast of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
October 20, 2023
From spirits to shellfish: 4-day foodie fest opens in Portland
Updated: October 25, 2023Harvest on the Harbor, which takes place from Wednesday through Sunday, kicks off Wednesday evening with an event featuring Maine-made spirits and food pairings from local vendors.
Updated: October 25, 2023
Newly named research vessel splashes at Southern Maine Community College
Updated: October 11, 2023With capabilities such as sonar mapping and acoustic fish detection, the Charlie Hall will help prepare students for careers such as marine biology, environmental consulting and aquaculture.
Updated: October 11, 2023
Hannaford, GMRI team up to create seafood guide for New Mainers
October 5, 2023Customers who have immigrated to Maine often don't 'relate' to the fresh seafood they see in stores, a Hannaford merchandiser said. The new guide may help change that.
October 5, 2023
‘Lobster and Maine are synonymous’: The industry navigates a raft of challenges
Updated: October 2, 2023A Maine State Chamber of Commerce webinar examined the status of the fishery, including the threats it continues to face. In 2022, Maine's lobster catch was valued at $388.5 million — making it by far the state’s most significant seafood revenue
Updated: October 2, 2023
40 Under 40: Fisheries advocate Ben Martens looks to preserve local control of seafood
Updated: October 2, 2023Ben Martens helped grow the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association from the vision fishermen had in a bait shed into an impactful organization fighting for the future of Maine’s working waterfront.
Updated: October 2, 2023
40 Under 40: Alicia Gaiero captains an oyster farm on the Maine coast
Updated: October 2, 2023Alicia Gaiero is the founder and captain of Nauti Sisters Sea Farm and East Coast Aquaculture Consulting.
Updated: October 2, 2023
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