A new phase of rules could include fisheries that use gillnets and those that use traps and pots.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Tech firm born in Maine uses AI to monitor commercial fishing
New England Marine Monitoring’s new technology could drastically reduce a tedious component of fisheries management and help make the industry safer.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Can you eat Maine bluefin tuna with a clear conscience?
It’s complicated, but here’s a hint to tuna lovers: the news is good.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Atlantic salmon advocates angry about fish they say were injured during Waterville dam repair
Dam owner Brookfield Renewable Partners said in a statement that the company is disappointed by such claims from groups that want dams removed in lower Kennebec River communities.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine, worldwide, small fish could be the future for seafood
A researcher’s recognition indicates that anchovies and sardines have more to offer in the fight against world hunger.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine seafood industry set to receive new $17 million federal bailout
The state will receive about $17.1 million out of $255 million in federal funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Alewife restoration project nears two-thirds completion with Vassalboro fishway
Fishway is almost complete at the Box Mill Dam in Vassalboro, bringing connection between Outlet Stream and Sebasticook River closer.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Sebago reopening, and a tote from a grieving daughter
Sebago Brewing Co. will reopen all of its brewpubs Thursday afternoon.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Maine salmon population highest in 9 years despite warm weather
State researchers say they counted over 1,300 salmon migrating upstream in the Penobscot River so far this year.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Groups want salmon listed on Maine endangered species list
A coalition of Maine conservation groups says ‘the only viable Atlantic salmon population in the United States is the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment.’