April 22 – May 6 Maine lobstermen fear disaster as new gear regulations take effect  Article by Jordan Andrews, Portland Press Herald Graphic by Jake Laws, Maine Department of Marine Resources New lobster rules to Protect whales “Starting Sunday (May 1), Maine Lobstermen must use a new gear marking scheme, more traps per line, and weak links or ropes in various read more Lobsters in the News April 22 – May 6