Maine fishermen have gathered to swap stories and ideas for 50 years
The Maine Fishermen’s Forum celebrated its 50th year this winter, as fishermen look for ways to tackle new challenges.
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REDDE Marine: Taking the stress out of fishing safety
In the heart of Stonington, Maine, fishing is more than a career; it’s a way of life.
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Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
According to the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association ... Gerry Cushman. He sold his fishing boat in 2010 when the quota system was implemented. He said with lobstering, unlike groundfishing ...
Opinion: Science and industry must shape future of Maine’s fisheries
No one has a bigger stake in sustaining healthy fisheries than Maine’s community-based fishermen. Challenges abound, but ...
Spring fishing in Maine: Look for the warmest water you can find
While I won’t tell you where I fish, I do have some Maine springtime fishing excursions to share that will hopefully get you ...
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Most Maine lobstermen have resisted alternative fishing gear. A new initiative hopes to change that
especially from a lobster boat. Earlier this winter, nearly one-fifth of the population was spotted by plane near Jeffreys Ledge, a busy fishing area in the Gulf of Maine. Back at the Jonesport ...
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New coalition to protect Maine's aquaculture industry
Business, environmental, and economic development organizations in Maine, United States, have formed a new coalition to ...
Despite weather challenges, value of Maine lobsters jumps by $46 million
According to preliminary data released Friday by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the state’s commercial fisheries harvested a value $709,509,984 of products in 2024, which was up by $74 ...