Maine hits snag in effort to distribute pandemic aid to seafood industry

Individual fishermen, fishing charters and seafood dealers must demonstrate revenue losses before receiving checks, probably in November.

Portland Fish Exchange looks to shore up its future with aquaculture

A waterfront institution partners with an oyster grower to diversify its operation and offer support to the growing aquaculture industry.

Though Maine’s lobster harvest was smallest in 9 years, value remained steady

The average per-pound price in 2019 was a whopping $4.82, the highest since Maine began tracking lobster hauls back in 1880.

UMaine teams up with Dutch aquaculture firm to stock a land-based farm

The university and Kingfish Zeeland sign a collaborative agreement related to a planned $110 million fish farm in Jonesport.

Pioneering mussel farmer buys rival, plans expansion

By 2021, Bangs Island Mussels plans to more than double production and hire more than 10 new employees, reflecting a growing market for the Casco Bay-grown mussels.

New law would make it harder to establish aquaculture operations in Maine

The proposal comes as some lobstermen are sounding the alarm that the increase in fish and shellfish farming in the state's waters could limit their ability to lay traps.

Public to weigh in on stricter rules for locating Maine aquaculture sites

Activists want state regulators to consider alternate sites before approving new seafood farms.

New trend bubbles up: Fish pedicures

A Gaza Strip business buys into the school of thought that our feet can be fish feed.

Maine gaining lobster in northern migration; ocean warming blamed

Researcher aims to forecast Maine economic impact of red tide