Lobster Institute

June 17 – July 1 July 1 LISTEN: MLA president Kristan Porter discusses why accurate data and research is critical to the future of our lobstering industry. Casco Bay Concert to Benefit Maine Lobstermen Maine lobster industry to receive nearly $14 million in federal aid June 30 Lobster Season (Belize) opens on Friday, July 1; standing regulations remain in place […]

June 3 – June 17 June 17 Climate change has nearly killed off Maine’s lobster pounds Lobsterman Is Optimistic for Another Strong Season June 16 Maine Lobster Season Canadian live lobster industry warned to expect new Chinese customs measures June 14 The future of Maine’s lobster industry June 13 DFO announces two fines for illegal sale of N.S. First Nations lobster in N.B. Get your […]

May 6 – May 20 Lobstermen Frustrated By New Gear Regulation Requirements Article by Melissa Waterman Maine Lobstermen‘s Association News Image courtesy of M. Philbrook June 2 UMaine and lobster industry team up on innovative collaboration to map Maine’s fishing effort Lobster prices remain low as fuel and bait cost soar ‘Ropeless’ lobster gear could be put to test in area closed to […]

May 6 – May 20 ASMFC Recommends Changes To Lobster Plan To Protect Spawning Stock Article by Melissa Waterman Maine Lobstermen‘s Association News Image courtesy of Maine Department of Marine Resources May 19 Letter: Lobstermen need to be part of whale solution Seeding the sea: Lobstermen deploy traps after whale ban ends Fishers hold River Tees protest over mass crab and lobster deaths How Atlantic […]

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 […]

NOAA delays enforcement of new lobster gear rules aimed at protecting right whales Article by Jordan Andrews, Portland Press Herald Photo by Robert F. Buklaty April 8 – April 22 April 22 Prior to May 1 deadline, NOAA acknowledges shortage of gear to protect right whales China’s lockdown restrictions again hit (New Zealand) lobster industry hard Maine farm […]

Are the whales leaving? Gulf of Maine research raises questions about new lobstering rules Article by Jordan Andrews, Portland Press Herald Photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette March 25 – April 8 April 8 The Feasibility of Electrifying Maine’s  Lobster Fleet  Register for: What we learned about electrifying lobster boats (and what we want to know next) with […]

Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach Article by Jordan Andrews, Portland Press Herald Photo courtesy of Robinson’s Wharf March 11 – March 25 March 25 Regulators say new whale-protection rules for Maine’s lobster fleet are on the horizon March 24 $30 million relief fund for lobstermen gets initial nod in […]

Lobstermen to get federal help to comply with whale rules Article by The Associated Press Photo by Robert F. Bukaty February 25 – March 11 March 11 Offshore wind is set to soar. Fishing groups want to pump the brakes. March 10 Maine lobster industry to receive $17 million in aid from federal government Video […]

Higher prices boost 2021 Maine lobster landings to record $725 million Despite its record-breaking value, the haul was one of the smallest in the past decade. It was a huge jump in price that pushed the value over the top. By Hannah LaClaire, Portland Press Herald February 25 Maine eyes new controls for key bait […]