March 4, 2025
Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger
A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego
Maine’s working waterfront is more than just a collection of boats and docks; it’s the lifeblood of the state’s economy and a way of life for generations of fishermen. Over the weekend, the announcement of funding for the Maine Sea Grant program ended amid cutbacks to the NOAA budget.
Since 1971, the Maine Sea Grant program has been at the heart of that sustainability. This critical program brings federal funding directly into the hands of the people who need it most: those who make their…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
