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Maine postpones bottom survey of wind research array area

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As water warms, sustainability is North Star for lobstermen

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Herring — Atlantic herring. NOAA photo

Forage fish decline worries Connecticut

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Photo by NOAA Fisheries

NMFS: Maine fishing gear killed endangered right whale

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The New England and Mid-Atlantic scallop has been managed sustainably for the last two decades. Researchers utilize AI and machine learning to understand scallop stock dynamics. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

AI transforms scallop stock assessments for greater accuracy

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Mainer urges harvesters, locals to connect for seafood

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Photo by New England Aquarium

82 right whales spotted in non-traditional area

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The Portland Fish Exchange and the Portland Fish Pier Authority will merge into one entity, keeping the name Portland Fish Pier Authority. Photo by the Portland Fish Exchange

Maine’s display auction set model for the nation

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Photo courtesy of Matt Gilley's Facebook

Maine lobsterman committed advocate for working waterfront

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Rob Morris (EdgeTech) works with three Pt. Judith, Rhode Island fishermen, in preparation for on-demand fishing trials. Most fishermen remain skeptical of the real-world applicability of ropeless gear, and modeling by MITRE appears to support their concer

Exploring ropeless gear for sustainable lobster fishing

Paul Molyneaux

Maritime Canada lobster fishermen walked out of a Tuesday meeting with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Photo by crwpitman

Nova Scotia lobstermen walk out over poaching crisis

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