With herring bait in short supply, scientists and regulators consider the lobster’s diet
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European Union trade pact gives Canadian lobster exports a leg up
The deal, approved by Canada this week, gets rid of tariffs that average 11 percent on Canadian lobster.
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A short history of the Maine Aqua Ventus project
The 2009 law that designated the site off Monhegan includes a test period of up to 20 years, two turbines with a maximum capacity of 25 megawatts and a transmission cable to the mainland.
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Maine House says lobstering day should be extended in fall
The bill would allow fishermen to start harvesting at 5 a.m. in October.
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Lobstermen tired of conflicts support bill to allow GPS tracking of boats
Most who testify before the Marine Resources Committee favor letting Marine Patrol officers install tracking devices on fishing vessels without judges’ approval.
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State submits bill to allow surveillance of lobstermen
A similar bill failed two years ago and is in response to concerns that some Maine lobstermen may be cheating the system.
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LePage says U.S. should challenge EU plan to lift tariffs on Canadian lobster
The governor says the deal would put Maine lobster at a ‘significant disadvantage,’ and says he plans to take the issue to the Trump administration
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Lobster industry fears lost sales from ramped-up Canadian exports
A weak loonie coupled with disappearing tariffs helps Canada sell more lobster in the EU.
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As demand for herring soars, catch declines in Maine
Slashed quotas and warming waters might be linked to the falling numbers, fishery experts say.
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Australian company fined for cruelty for killing lobster with saw
The fine is the first in New South Wales, which includes crustaceans in its animal cruelty laws.