Addressing a global conference on lobster biology, Maine’s independent senator says proposed cuts in federal science funding are ‘unacceptable.’
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Baby lobster population falling amid big catches
The levels are some of the lowest since the late 1990s or early 2000s.
Portland to host international lobster conference this week
The well-being of Maine’s most important crustacean and the industry it supports will be center stage.
What did your lobster eat before you ate your lobster? And why should you care?
With herring bait in short supply, scientists and regulators consider the lobster’s diet
European Union trade pact gives Canadian lobster exports a leg up
The deal, approved by Canada this week, gets rid of tariffs that average 11 percent on Canadian lobster.
A short history of the Maine Aqua Ventus project
The 2009 law that designated the site off Monhegan includes a test period of up to 20 years, two turbines with a maximum capacity of 25 megawatts and a transmission cable to the mainland.
Maine House says lobstering day should be extended in fall
The bill would allow fishermen to start harvesting at 5 a.m. in October.
Lobstermen tired of conflicts support bill to allow GPS tracking of boats
Most who testify before the Marine Resources Committee favor letting Marine Patrol officers install tracking devices on fishing vessels without judges’ approval.
State submits bill to allow surveillance of lobstermen
A similar bill failed two years ago and is in response to concerns that some Maine lobstermen may be cheating the system.
LePage says U.S. should challenge EU plan to lift tariffs on Canadian lobster
The governor says the deal would put Maine lobster at a ‘significant disadvantage,’ and says he plans to take the issue to the Trump administration