In warming oceans, egg-bearing lobsters could be at higher risk of a disease that affects reproduction.
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Cousins Maine Lobster’s co-founder finally lands his own TV show
Sabin Lomac, who grew up in Scarborough, is the host of Cooking Channel’s ‘Seaside Snacks and Shacks,’ which makes its debut next week.
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Fishing groups divided over proposed update to fisheries management law
An amendment could reduce fees and wait times for lobster sales to Europe.
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Former seafood company manager says he was fired after reporting illegal practices
Corey Thompson’s lawsuit claims some of the business practices defrauded both the IRS and the Maine Bureau of Revenue Services.
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Environmental group plans lawsuit calling for ban on lines used by lobstermen
It says vertical lines kill or harm endangered right whales and other species, and accuses a Maine agency and lobstermen’s association of violating federal law.
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China’s threatened tariff on lobster from U.S. has Maine’s industry on edge
It could put lobstermen at a price disadvantage of as much as 45% in their biggest overseas market, threatening a drop-off in sales that would ripple across the state’s economy.
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Regulators want reports from lobstermen to fill ‘giant black hole of data’ on offshore fishery
The proposal would affect about 1,000 Maine lobstermen, who fish in federal waters and would have to share details about each trip.
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Bad news for Maine: Lobster on China’s list of retaliatory tariffs
The country is one of the biggest markets for premium seafood, and Maine is home to most of America’s lobster fishery.
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NOAA considers requiring lobstermen to report catch after each fishing trip
The agency is collecting public comments until July 16 on the recommendation, which would apply to lobster boat captains who fish in offshore federal waters.
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Author Christopher White asks, is it ‘Boom or Bust for Maine’s Greatest Fishery?’
A Santa Fe resident who has spent plenty of time in Maine, White attempts to crack the story of climate change and lobster.