Now he’s overseeing a new aquaculture project.
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New Maine laws help aquaculture, displaced people
There is now a single aquaculture license, and increased assistance for residents disrupted by transportation projects.
Fishery managers to meet over disputed flounder ruling
The fisheries commission says a Trump official’s decision could jeopardize marine resources on the East Coast.
‘Planting’ oysters in Phippsburg could open up a host of benefits
Concrete ‘castles’ containing oyster larvae are introduced into the New Meadows River.
Green crabs have invaded, and if you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em
Efforts to turn the invasive green crabs into a restaurant delicacy continue.
Commerce department defends decision on flounder fishery
The Commerce secretary overrode a recommendation to impose a moratorium on flounder fishing in New Jersey.
Trump appointee reverses fisheries managers over flounder fishing
The marine fisheries commission, citing overfishing, had been tightening size and possession rules for recreational fishing of summer flounder up and down the coast.
Maine delegation wants permits forfeited by ‘The Codfather’ redistributed
Fishing permits held by Carlos Rafael of New Bedford should go to fishermen throughout the Northeast who suffered from his crimes, the delegation says.
Food scientists float an idea to use Maine’s invasive green crabs: Make pastries
Taste testers responded favorably to the savory crab empanadas.
Federal proposal would help train young U.S. fishermen
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, is among the co-sponsors of the bill to provide training programs as the average age of fishermen climbs.