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On-demand fishing gear systems were tested in Jonesport, Maine, using the Maine Department of Marine Resources gear library. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Maine lobstermen weigh in on ropeless gear

Carli Stewart

Cod fishing in the Gulf of Maine. Gulf of Maine Research Institute photo.

Maine Sea Grant funding may be reinstated

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A New Bedford commercial fisherman captured the Vineyard Wind turbine blade that was damaged on July 13. Photo courtesy of The New Bedford Light / Anthony Seiger

Lightning strikes damaged Vineyard Wind turbine

Carli Stewart

A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego

Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger

Carli Stewart

Hank Soule, Forum Board President, Robbie Roberge, Captain F/V Three Girls, LCDR Brent Laine, Petty Officer Joshua Davis, Petty Officer Cameron Singleton, Petty Officer Kavan Payton. Photo Credit Dave Waddell

U.S. Coast Guard honored for heroic rescue at Maine Fishermen’s Forum

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Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Trump administration terminates Maine Sea Grant

Kirk Moore

Craig Stewart is a 3rd generation lobsterman from Long Island, Maine. He serves as the vice president of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Photo by the Stewart family

It’s a way of life, a community, and a commitment

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A 26-year veteran of the DMR and the agency's long-time lead lobster biologist, Carl Wilson would replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher following his retirement. Photo by FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Maine nominates new commissioner for Department of Marine Resources

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Students in the DTC Training Program must complete at least 15 hours of collaborative research or advocacy. UNH and the New Hampshire Sea Grant provide many opportunities. Photo by NEYFA

Applications open: NEYFA’s 2025 Deckhand to Captain Training Program

Carli Stewart

The 34’ tuna boat Lea Katherine is the 78th wooden boat being built at John’s Bay Boat in South Bristol, Maine, since Peter Kass opened the shop in 1983. A majority of the boats were fishing boats. Jon Johansen photo.

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Last newbuilds at John’s Bay Boat, but the work carries on

Michael Crowley

DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher presents Machiasport fisherman Mike Murphy with the 2018 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence at last night's Fishermen's Forum banquet. Photo courtesy of Maine DMR

Patrick Keliher retires as Maine DMR commissioner

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