The past four years have been rife with good news for the Maine lobster industry, as we’ve seen both the volume of the catch and prices paid to fishermen increase. In 2016, Maine lobstermen caught a record 130 million pounds for which they earned a record $533 million.

Maine shrimp from the research catches are available now and they are being snapped up by seafood wholesalers…

“The boatyards that are willing to innovate and diversify their services are doing well, and will be successful," said Sue Swanton of the Maine Marine Trades Association.

Kelp spores are introduced to a beaker or aquarium. String is then wrapped around a section of PVC pipe and the pipe is immersed in the water with the spores. The spores attach to the twine, and when they reach a certain size...

The July 21, 1875 Daily Kennebec Journal reported that 65 sturgeon was the largest haul in one night.

“The goal is to graduate kids so they’re ready for jobs.”
—Eric Jergenson

“Some folks think it doesn’t fit the neighborhood. Other folks think it’s beautiful and well-maintained.”

Penobscot Bay east to the Canadian border is “the sweet spot” for the fishery.

“I do still believe there is an innate appeal of maps that is going to continue to drive individual interests in maps they can put on their walls…” —Steve Engle