The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says it needs Maine data to reliably assess stocks.

A collaborative will promote Maine’s signature product for a fifth year, even though some fishermen and dealers say any benefits aren’t worth the cost.

Canada’s new agreement with the European Union eliminates an 8% tariff on Canadian lobster sales in Europe, putting lobster suppliers in Maine and Massachusetts at a big disadvantage.

Researchers are collaborating to see if they can harden the shells of shedders to ship further distances and grab greater returns.

As the marketing collaborative tries to renew the license surcharge that provides its funding, fishermen ask what they’re getting for the money.

Dock prices are also down amid reports of light catches, leaving the industry worried but hoping for a rebound in the next few months.

With The Nature Conservancy, lobstermen are testing the viability of frozen alewives as an alternative to Atlantic herring.