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Researchers will look into co-existence of offshore wind power, fisheries off Maine coast
February 14, 2024Researchers will explore how fisheries might coexist with floating offshore wind turbines, and will create a baseline inventory of data about Maine's fishing community.
February 14, 2024
C'est si bon! Mainers serve up scallops, fishery expertise to French chefs in NYC
February 6, 2024The group highlighted the differences and quality of Maine scallops, in both the wild fishery and the farmed sectors, including regional differences in flavors, or merroir.
February 6, 2024
Biden approves federal disaster assistance for much of Maine in wake of December storm
January 31, 2024President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for Maine to help recovery efforts following the severe wind and rain storms that hit the state in December.
January 31, 2024
With quota intact, Maine’s lucrative baby eel fishery dodges a multimillion-dollar bullet
January 30, 2024Maine's catch of elvers was valued at $20.2 million in 2022, and this month the fishery averted a quota that would have reduced the maximum catch by a fifth. The baby eels are generally shipped to aquaculture facilities in Asia, where they are grown
January 30, 2024
FAME approves financing for TimberHP, American Unagi
Updated: January 29, 2024Both companies have launched first-in-the-U.S. products, and are now looking to scale up.
Updated: January 29, 2024
Now with $25M in funding, overdue Portland Harbor dredging will finally move forward
January 23, 2024The project will open up piers that haven’t been dredged in more than 70 years and are filling with sediment, decreasing water depths and causing a decline in available berthing for the working waterfront.
January 23, 2024
Officials urge Mainers recovering from storm: Document and report
January 17, 2024In the wake of two major coastal storms, officials warn that documentation is not a guarantee of financial relief, but it helps the state to understand the magnitude and scope of the damage and the resources needed.
January 17, 2024
How a workshop on targeted skills could help women in aquaculture
Updated: January 22, 2024With up to 20% of aquaculture jobs held by women, a series of workshops will teach some of the skills needed.
Updated: January 22, 2024
Mainers, businesses reel from devastating double-punch of winter storms
January 16, 2024Amid today's snow, Maine is still recovering from a pair of powerful winter storms that caused widespread flooding, destroyed homes and businesses, and drove a fishing boat aground.
January 16, 2024
Q&A: Westbrook skin care company scales up use of Maine seaweed as key ingredient
Updated: January 18, 2024A Wall Street banker struggling to find skin care products without toxic chemicals created her own formula. Products are in stores such as Whole Foods and Sea Bags, with sales in the six figures.
Updated: January 18, 2024
FocusMaine gets $6.9M from Harold Alfond Foundation to build food, bio economies
January 11, 2024The three-year challenge grant "marks a pivotal moment for FocusMaine," the organization said in Thursday's announcement.
January 11, 2024
12 business owners chosen for ‘visionary leadership’ development program
Updated: January 11, 2024Seaweed and waffles. Startups and longtime businesses. Participants are a diverse group but have a similar aim: to develop their skills and grow their companies.
Updated: January 11, 2024
Waldoboro eel grower American Unagi receives $1.5M investment
Updated: January 10, 2024American Unagi’s recirculating aquaculture systems facility is the first in the U.S. to grow Maine eels to market size.
Updated: January 10, 2024
Aquaculture training workshops will focus on women, nonbinary students
January 5, 2024The aquaculture sector has seen an increase in women entering the field. But access to training opportunities can be a barrier for women looking to enter the industry or grow existing businesses.
January 5, 2024
Trade secrets or vital data? Lobstermen sue Maine over minute-by-minute boat tracking
January 4, 2024The vessel tracking requirement is intended to help regulators understand risks that lobstering lines may pose to endangered whales. But lobstermen say trap placement and trip routes are confidential and have substantial economic value.
January 4, 2024
2024 Forecast: Aquaculture is an economic ‘bright spot’ with growing demand
Updated: January 8, 2024Demand for Maine aquaculture products, like other Maine-sourced seafoods, has remained strong despite escalating prices that have caused a slump in other regions.
Updated: January 8, 2024
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