Regulators are investigating further the impact of the proposal on dealers and processors who import Canadian lobster.
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Federal commission considers increasing legal size of lobsters to protect fishery
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will consider new regulations when it meets Tuesday in Virginia.
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State to reimburse 2022 license costs for fishing, aquaculture industries
The state will use $8.3 million in federal funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act to reimburse the costs of commercial harvesting licenses and some fees.
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Scientists see long-term hope for Maine’s lobster fishery despite warming waters
Ongoing research suggests that Maine’s unique oceanographic features should help keep waters suitable for lobsters, and that continued conservation measures can keep the fishery resilient against future threats.
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No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state’s most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
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Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items
Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.
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Price of marine fuel soars as Mainers head into prime boating season
The record cost of fuel is particularly problematic for lobstermen and fishermen, who face increased costs at a time when wholesale seafood prices are flat.
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Sen. Susan Collins blocks NOAA nominee’s confirmation to protest new lobstering rules
Collins blocked the Senate confirmation of Jainey Kumar Bavishi to serve as an assistant secretary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Maine lobstermen fear disaster as new gear regulations take effect
Lobstermen say new requirements for weak ropes and links, designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, will cause gear loss and injuries.
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NOAA delays enforcement of new lobster gear rules aimed at protecting right whales
The regulations designed to protect the endangered species still will take effect May 1, but the federal government will put off enforcement in light of supply chain issues affecting lobstermen.