With scientific advancements, new industries, good data and some hard work, we should be able to keep our ocean-based economy alive and well.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
No crabs, no scallops: Seafood is vanishing from U.S. restaurants
A pound of halibut that cost up to $16 pre-pandemic is now $28. Blue crab has gone from $18 to $44 a pound.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
New Maine law prohibits offshore wind farms in state waters
But the compromise still encourages the development of offshore wind technology in federal waters off Maine.
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Maine’s offshore wind test sites chosen via 12-year-old process
The sites now opposed by commercial fishing interests were selected following a lengthy public input process.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine fishing interests seek total ban on offshore wind energy
A Republican-backed bill to prohibit all future offshore wind development in the state faces an uphill battle, with Democrats in control.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
The controversial Seaspiracy documentary may make you rethink your dinner choices
The film, which charges the global fishing industry is “at war with the oceans,” has angered the fishing community.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mills pushes for 10-year ban on offshore wind development in state waters
The moratorium would focus commercial-scale wind power development in federal waters of the Gulf of Maine, where an offshore wind research project is planned.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
This week’s cooking challenge: Monkfish liver
In which our columnist tries to get over her distaste and learn a sustainable new preparation.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Deal on offshore wind jobs highlights tensions with Maine fishermen
The interests of 2 water-dependent activities are colliding as plans ramp up for a floating wind turbine project in the Gulf of Maine.
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear fishermen’s case against Atlantic Ocean monument
The fishermen sued in federal court saying the establishment of a protected zone where they have historically fished for lobsters and crabs could hurt their livelihoods.